Review of Aladdin (2019) by Ignatiy Vishnevetsky for The A.V. Club — 21 May 2019
Ricthie’s Aladdin feels sluggish in comparison to the fast-paced original. Even the songs suffer; the direction of the musical numbers is surprisingly unimaginative and turgid, to the point that even surefire showstoppers like “Prince Ali” and the mighty “A Whole New World” end up succumbing to lackluster staging and uncomfortable performances.
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This review of Aladdin (2019) was written by Ignatiy Vishnevetsky and published by The A.V. Club on 21 May 2019.
Aladdin has generally received positive reviews.
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