Review of Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996) by Jon T — 24 Feb 2009
THE RETURN OF JAFAR was maligned by many, but it still proved popular enough for ALADDIN to spawn a third sequel, ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES. Compared to that effort, this is a far better sequel and it works considerably well as a closure to the TV series.
It's also gratifying that Robin Williams reprises his role as the Genie, and, as with the original, his performance really carries the whole film together. The plot involves Aladdin and Jasmine's wedding interrupted by a vicious attack by the infamous forty thieves, leading to a search for Aladdin's long lost father.
Predictable though the story may be, it at least doesn't compromise the characters or retread similar ground like its predecessor. The animation and the music are still the weakest points of the picture, but thankfully the tunes and the artwork are not as grating on the ears or eyes this time around.
ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES is no Disney classic and no match for the original, but for what it is, it does its job well.
This review of Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996) was written by Jon T on 24 Feb 2009.
Aladdin and the King of Thieves has generally received mixed reviews.
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