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Live Action Aladdin reaction

So Disney have decided to make another live action remake of a 90s classic, this time in the form of Aladdin. I love Aladdin it’s my favourite Disney film so for it to be made into live action it’s an exciting prospect, however when they announced Guy Ritchie as director that was questionable as yes he is an amazing director, he’s never directed a film in the same ilk as Aladdin. Next announcement we got was Will Smith as Genie, which is a very daunting prospect but fair play to him taking on this role, I’m intrigued to see how this plays out. For a while this was all the information we knew. Now we have a whole cast announced who are relatively unknown which I think is a good thing because it means they can make the characters their own and use this amazing opportunity as a good thing. We have Mena Massoud playing Aladdin and Naomi Scott playing Princess Jasmine, I cannot wait to see what twist they bring to the characters.

In October we had a teaser trailer drop out of nowhere and it really gives nothing away. We get our first look at the famous desert and then we are also greeted with the familiar bars of Arabian Nights which gives me chills. We see Agrabah from a distance and have Iago hanging around. The cave of wonders looks incredible both outside and inside which we get a glimpse of and also that unmistakable voice of the cave explaining about the Diamond in Rough, One’s who worth lies far within. Then we get the music of Friend Like Me which is such an iconic song then we get the inside of the cave which looks visually stunning then as a final scene we get our main character claiming the lamp. I love Disney teaser trailers they really know how to make them,for example the Beauty and the Beast one was incredible.

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
Now this week we’ve been completely treated by Entertainment Weekly with a first look at Aladdin. Firstly we have Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie on the front cover, I like how Aladdin and Jasmine look, I was a bit apprehensive about Genie but since we have been told that this is Genie’s human/disguise form which is interesting I cannot wait to see him blue. 

Then we have been treated with more information from this article about the personality of the characters and their ambitions. We have a few new characters which will be interesting and to see what they add to the film. We get first looks at various points of the film but still not being spoilt too much with that we are shown. We have Aladdin talking to Genie which I assume is after they’ve escaped the cave and when they discuss his wishes.

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
We then get a glimpse of Jasmine talking to her handmaiden who is a new added character in this film. 

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
Next we have Aladdin and Jasmine escaping from the guards of Agrabah.

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
We then get our first look at Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) who seems to have successfully gained the lamp from Aladdin. 
Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
We also see Aladdin shielding two children from danger in Agrabah, this has aires of when they nearly get attacked by the horse in the original. 

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
We also see Jasmine in a regal outfit on the steps of the Sultan’s palace, the outfit is absolutely gorgeous I love the colours. 

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
One of the best first looks has to be that of Abu, I actually didn’t know if he was going to be in this film but he is and he looks so cute, he reminds me of Jack out of Pirates of the Caribbean, complete with gilet and fez he looks as he should I think. 

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
Then I think my favourite picture is that of Aladdin and Jasmine in Agrabah once they’ve run into each other and he takes her under his wing, it’s such a sweet photo of them and I think they’ll have great chemistry on screen, I’m in love with them. 

Photo Credit: Entertainment Weekly
One point I want to talk about is that by the sounds of the Entertainment Weekly article it sounds like they are keeping the original music which makes me so happy because it is one of the best soundtracks that there is, instead they are going to add some new music with Alan Menken teaming up with Pasek and Paul who did La La Land and The Greatest Showman, so I’m intrigued. Obviously they will be updated similarly to Beauty and the Beast which had amazing music, I still love it. Additionally Entertainment Weekly uploaded a behind the scenes video and it looks increible the locations and hearing the actors talking with excitement about this film.

What I’m excited to see in this film is obviously everything, but particularly I cannot wait to see CGI Genie. Another character we haven't had a glimpse of yet who plays a huge part is Carpet, I'm interested to see how they integrate that into the film. I want to see Aladdin as Prince Ali I want to see the costume and just because I need to see it. Also A Whole New World, I think that’s going to be absolutely magical and I will cry my eyes out at this fact. I’m actually ridiculously excited for this film, I like live action films I like having real people as these characters and having a human face to put to characters. I have my apprehension as well but I’m keeping an open mind about this. Also the release of this film means merchandise is on the horizon as well which is also exciting, that’s going to be all my money gone. 

Watch the Aladdin trailer here: Trailer
Read the Entertainment Weekly article here: First Look at Aladdin 
See all the first look photos from Entertainment Weekly here: First Look Images

In a nutshell I’m excited and I cannot wait to see this film now, hurry up May. 

 Hope you enjoyed this blog post, until next time

 Stacey x
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