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Aladdin
A teenager in modern-day Miami finds a magic lantern and out pops a genie, who's been asleep for 200 years and in his gratitude grants the boy several wishes.
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Plot Summary
A kind-hearted street urchin and a charming young princess fall in love amidst political intrigue and a nefarious sorcerer's plot to seize control of their kingdom. With the help of a magical genie from a lamp, Aladdin must overcome challenges, discover his true self, and prove his worth to win the princess's hand and save his people.
Critical Reception
The 1992 Disney animated feature 'Aladdin' was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its vibrant animation, catchy musical numbers, and hilarious voice performance by Robin Williams as the Genie. It's considered one of the defining films of the Disney Renaissance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning animation and lively musical numbers.
Robin Williams's performance as the Genie is a standout comedic highlight.
A delightful adventure that appeals to both children and adults.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Aladdin, praising its humor, music, and heartwarming story. Many viewers enjoyed the magic and the romance between Aladdin and Jasmine, with Robin Williams's Genie being a consistent favorite.
Awards & Accolades
Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Original Song for 'A Whole New World') and nominated for 3 others. Also won multiple Golden Globe nominations and Annie Awards.
Fun Fact
Robin Williams improvised many of his lines as the Genie, and the studio reportedly had to pay him a significant sum to use his performance, as they initially tried to use his voice likeness without his full involvement due to concerns about his controversial humor.
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