IMDb was on location at the Toronto premiere of Aladdin to hear from Mena Massoud about taking on the title role. Plus, we put his Disney movie knowledge to the test.
Aladdin, the clever hero of Agrabah, continues his adventures with the help of his fiancee Princess Jasmine, his pet monkey Abu, Magic Carpet, Iago the greedy parrot, and of course his best friend the semi-cosmic Genie.
Stars:
Scott Weinger,
Linda Larkin,
Dan Castellaneta
A selfish prince is cursed to become a monster for the rest of his life, unless he learns to fall in love with a beautiful young woman he keeps prisoner.
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
Director:
Tim Burton
Stars:
Colin Farrell,
Michael Keaton,
Danny DeVito
When we first meet Jasmine's servant Dalia, the out of focus distant mountains and sea beyond the balcony are slowly panning right to left, however, the foreground is a still shot and there is no scanning or "camera" movement. See more »
Quotes
Aladdin:
Hey, can you make me a prince?
Genie:
There's a lot of gray area in "make me a prince". I can just... make you a prince.
[creates a prince out of thin air]
Aladdin:
Oh, no!
Genie:
Right. You'd be snuggled up with that dude for the rest of your life.
Prince:
Y'all seen my palace?
Genie:
Be specific with your words. The deal is in the details.
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Crazy Credits
The initial closing credits are show over an elaborate dance routine at the wedding of Aladdin and Jasmine. See more »
Okay so before I went to watch the new remake of Aladdin, I watched the animated movie again the night before. And I really was expecting the new remake to be disappointing.
But then I started to just enjoy the movie new remake (And yes it was so much better than the Beauty and the Beast's remake!)
I loved Cinderella's remake as well and now I am in love with Aladdin's remake. They kept to the original script. It was so much fun to sing along with all the music and they did a great job with Jasmine's new song.
I loved Will Smith's adaptation of the Genie and how he made the Genie his own. I was so worried that he would ruin the way Robin William portrayed the Genie.
All the people who said that Jasmine is now a feminist. Should really rewatch the animated version again. HELLO! She is and always will be "a strong and independent " woman.
I really had high expectations like any Disney fan for this movie. And I was not disappointed. I have been watching Disney for almost 26years and I loved every minute of the movie. Just give it a try. And just enjoy it for what it is. Don't compare it. That is when the movie will be ruined for you.
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Okay so before I went to watch the new remake of Aladdin, I watched the animated movie again the night before. And I really was expecting the new remake to be disappointing.
But then I started to just enjoy the movie new remake (And yes it was so much better than the Beauty and the Beast's remake!)
I loved Cinderella's remake as well and now I am in love with Aladdin's remake. They kept to the original script. It was so much fun to sing along with all the music and they did a great job with Jasmine's new song.
I loved Will Smith's adaptation of the Genie and how he made the Genie his own. I was so worried that he would ruin the way Robin William portrayed the Genie. All the people who said that Jasmine is now a feminist. Should really rewatch the animated version again. HELLO! She is and always will be "a strong and independent " woman.
I really had high expectations like any Disney fan for this movie. And I was not disappointed. I have been watching Disney for almost 26years and I loved every minute of the movie. Just give it a try. And just enjoy it for what it is. Don't compare it. That is when the movie will be ruined for you.