De eerste reacties zijn doorgaans positief. De film wordt verrassend genoemd en zeker niet zo slecht of matig als door velen wordt verwacht. De rol van Will Smith zou prima zijn en Mena Massoud (Aladdin) en Naomi Scott (Jasmine) zouden het uitstekend doen in de voornaamste hoofdrollen. Ook de energierijke muzikale invulling in de meer serieuze benadering wordt geprezen. Er zou wel een minder kantje aan de film zitten; de rol van de Nederlander Marwan Kenzari. Hij speelt de slechterik Jafar. Eind mei in de bioscoop.
#Aladdin Thoughts: A lavish and enjoyable retelling, but not enough of A Whole New World to fully succeed.
Mena Massoud/Naomi Scott are great, while Will Smith brings a fun energy to his take on the Genie, even if the CGI lets him down. The less said about Jafar, the better 😬 pic.twitter.com/LTJfkVZKYn-- Digital Spy (@digitalspy) 8 mei 2019
I saw Disney's Aladdin today and am happy to report that it's great - an excellent live-action take on the cartoon I love so much. All the songs you love are there, the leads are wonderful and Will Smith knocks it out the park as the Genie @disneyaladdin #Aladdin @Disney_UK pic.twitter.com/izr2bGtGG6
-- Stuart #CancelBrexit O'Connor (@ScreenjabberStu) 8 mei 2019
#Aladdin is a wondrous joy, I can't remember the last time I smiled so much in a film. The musical numbers are ravishingly extravagant and full of energy. WOW! pic.twitter.com/qCxGEkiQRj
-- Ben @ ultimates (@TheDCTVshow) 16 mei 2019
Really enjoyed #Aladdin! It's a lot more serious than the animated and has some wonderful cinematic moments.
-- MusicalTalk Podcast (@musicaltalk) 16 mei 2019
My expectations were in the gutter, but #Aladdin was so much more fun than it had the right to be. The two leads were great and the visuals were amazing. Much better than Dumbo.
-- Joe (@JoePassmore) 16 mei 2019
Forget every preconception you have about the new #Aladdin film - I've just seen it and it's brilliant! The costumes, humour, music and special effects are all amazing. I loved every single second. Go see it!
-- Anthony 🌭 (@anorderlymess) 16 mei 2019
Gifted Event 🎁 - @Disney_UK invited me to see an early screening of #Aladdin. I loved it! I can't wait for my nephew & niece to see it. Will Smith is a great genie! 🧞♂️ pic.twitter.com/nAuFPMWyb6
-- Gary C (@oohgaryc) 16 mei 2019
I had the lowest of expectations going into #Aladdin but you know what? I actually quite liked it! It's not perfect by any means but I'm pleasantly surprised. pic.twitter.com/2ecF3QMnwb
-- Hannah Wales (@hannahwalesy) 16 mei 2019
