Aladdin

25/3/1994 1h 32m 7.7/10

Overview

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and power-hungry Grand Vizier Jafar vie for a magic lamp that can fulfill their wishes.

Director

Daniel Hu

Top Billed Cast

Robin Williams

Genie / Peddler (voice)

Gilbert Gottfried

Iago (voice)

Douglas Seale

Sultan (voice)

Scott Weinger

Aladdin (voice)

Linda Larkin

Jasmine (voice)

Jonathan Freeman

Jafar (voice)

Reviews

CinemaSerf

1/7/2023

7/10

Certainly one of the better animations from the reinvigorated 1990's Disney Studio. It still has the schmaltzy, over sentimental treatment that seems to torment me every time I watch a Disney film, but the characterisations of the "Genie" (Robin Williams") and the evil "Jafar" (Jonathan Freeman) are great as are the rest of the vocal acting talent (rather than using established stars). The script is punchy, well written and has plenty for folks of all ages to engage with. The songs are well paced and amusing and nowhere near as shouty as we have become used to in later animations. All in all this sits well as en enjoyable take on an an enjoyable Arabian Nights style story.