Aladdin
Aladdin

Aladdin

1994Movie74 minEnglish

A young man's life is turned around with the help of a genie inside a lamp.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic86/100
Google Users93%
Director: Ron Clements, John MuskerGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A kind-hearted street urchin and a mischievous, shape-shifting Genie embark on a magical adventure when the former discovers a magical lamp. He uses the Genie's powers to win the love of a princess and defeat an evil sorcerer.

Critical Reception

Aladdin was a massive critical and commercial success, lauded for its stunning animation, witty humor, memorable songs, and the groundbreaking voice performance of Robin Williams. It is widely considered one of Disney's Renaissance classics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and fast-paced, humorous storytelling.
  • Robin Williams' improvisational performance as the Genie was universally acclaimed.
  • The musical numbers and catchy songs were a significant highlight.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Aladdin, frequently citing its humor, the memorable songs, and Robin Williams' iconic performance as the Genie as major reasons for their enjoyment. Many appreciate its enduring appeal across generations.

Awards & Accolades

Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Original Song for 'A Whole New World') and nominated for 3 others. Won 2 Golden Globes (Best Original Song, Best Original Score) and nominated for another. Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award.

Fun Fact

Robin Williams was given a lot of freedom to improvise his lines as the Genie, and much of his dialogue was unscripted, making him the highest-paid voice actor at the time.

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