Aladdin

An unimaginative remake that can be entertaining but feels empty and forgettable.

There's enough here to make the film stand out on its own. Whether it stands out for the right reasons is up to the viewer.

An unsubtle, fast-moving film with plenty of jokes and a visual style that would suit a themed Las Vegas hotel, it's certainly not an all-time Disney great, but I can see it being a half-term hit.

The design is gawdy without the joy of camp. The pacing is manic. The editing is bizarre.

You can never unsee dance sequences directed by Guy Ritchie.

My wish is that this would have been a better movie. The Disney whimsy and magic is lacking in Aladdin.

Thankfully, Aladdin is not a shot-for-shot remake, which gives Ritchie room to provide his own unique take. In turn, he incorporates little touches amid clever chase scenes and entertaining dialogue to lift the film.

The film is breathless, while never taking a breath, and when everything is big, brassy, and bold, even a manic genie has trouble standing out.

"Aladdin" delivers the goods, especially when the music is playing, and while it may not be exactly what you wished for, it's close enough.

It's fine... A very straightforward, big spectacle musical.