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In the bustling city of Agrabah, a resourceful young street urchin named Aladdin encounters the beautiful Princess Jasmine. When he finds a magical lamp holding a powerful and witty genie, an extraordinary journey begins. They must work together to stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from seizing power and plunging the kingdom into darkness, all while Aladdin hopes to win Jasmine's affection in this enchanting story.

In the bustling city of Agrabah, a resourceful young street urchin named Aladdin encounters the beautiful Princess Jasmine. When he finds a magical lamp holding a powerful and witty genie, an extraordinary journey begins. They must work together to stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from seizing power and plunging the kingdom into darkness, all while Aladdin hopes to win Jasmine's affection in this enchanting story.

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Ratings and Reviews for Aladdin

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Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

58

Overall, the live-action Aladdin presents a mixed yet occasionally vibrant remake that unevenly balances fresh world building with jarring visual effects. The film’s music and production design receive consistent praise for reinvigorating familiar songs and creating a lush environment, while criticisms target the intermittent cheap-looking sets, uninspired CGI, and uneven direction that undercuts emotional stakes. Despite spirited moments and charismatic performances, the adaptation falls short of the original’s coherence and enduring charm.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Aladdin

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Echo Score

Art & Craft

In terms of art and craft, the production offers a striking blend of lush set design and world building yet is undermined by inconsistent visual effects. Several reviews highlight Gemma Jackson’s vivid environments and elaborate costumes, but many note that the CGI appears cheap and occasionally distracts from immersion. Overall, the art design delivers memorable locales but falls short of maintaining a cohesive visual polish throughout.

60
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

When it comes to character and emotion, performances oscillate between engaging charisma and flat portrayals. Will Smith’s Genie earns recognition for his energy, and Nasim Pedrad’s timing offers warmth and humor, yet several principal roles feel blandly competent and lack depth. While some emotional beats resonate, the uneven chemistry and limited character development hinder a fully immersive connection with the ensemble.

58
Echo Score

Story & Flow

Aspects of story and flow reflect a brisk pace and familiar narrative framework alongside uneven originality and coherence. Several reviews commend the film’s energy and quick tempo, but others criticize the altered succession laws and jarring action sequences that disrupt immersion. Although the remake injects new elements, inconsistent plotting and weakened emotional stakes leave the storyline feeling less compelling than its source material.

70
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

In terms of sensory experience, the film benefits from a reinvigorated score and dynamic sound design that breathe new life into classic songs. Critics and audiences praise the emphasis on percussion, horns, and Dolby-enhanced visuals, while some note that soundstage imbalances and off-putting CGI distort cohesion. Overall, the soundtrack stands out as a highlight, though inconsistencies in the audio-visual blend occasionally undermine its impact.

55
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

When it comes to rewatch factor, the remake delivers sporadic enjoyment through its memorable music and select performances but struggles with sustained appeal. Enthusiastic viewers may revisit favorite sequences, yet the film’s uneven character development and visual inconsistencies limit repeated engagement. As a result, while the soundtrack and certain moments invite subsequent viewings, the overall experience offers moderate rather than enduring replay value.

Metacritic

53

Metascore

6.5

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

57%

TOMATOMETER

review

94%

User Score

IMDb

6.9 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

71

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.0

From 1.8K fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.46/5

From 35 fan ratings

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Awards & Nominations for Aladdin

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25th Critics' Choice Awards 2020

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Best Song

45th Saturn Awards 2019

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Best Fantasy Film Release

Guy Ritchie
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Best Film Director

Guy Ritchie
Jada Pinkett Smith
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Best Supporting Actor in a Film

Jada Pinkett Smith
Naomi Scott
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Best Supporting Actress in a Film

Naomi Scott
Nomination

Best Film Editing

Nomination

Best Film Music

Alan Menken
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Best Film Production Design

Win

Best Film Costume Design

Nomination

Best Film Special / Visual Effects

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Best Film Special / Visual Effects

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Best Film Special / Visual Effects

Nomination

Best Film Special / Visual Effects

65th Academy Awards 1993

Win

Music (Original Score)

Win

Music (Original Song)

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Music (Original Song)

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Sound

Nomination

Sound Effects Editing

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Aladdin

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Aladdin, a clever young thief, cleverly navigates the streets alongside his loyal pet monkey, Abu. One fateful day, he encounters a stunning girl in distress, who is being pursued after generously distributing bread to children without paying. Aladdin swiftly comes to her aid, and the two of them embark on a thrilling escape from the Royal Guards. After evading capture, Aladdin takes the girl to his humble abode for a cup of tea. She introduces herself as Dalia, unaware of her true identity as Princess Jasmine’s devoted handmaiden and best friend. Suddenly, Dalia must leave to attend to a royal matter involving another suitor, Prince Anders, who arrives on the scene.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, Jafar, the Sultan’s devious advisor, concocts a sinister plot to seize control of Agrabah by obtaining the legendary Magic Lamp. However, this treasure is secured within the intricate depths of the enchanted Cave of Wonders, which only the “Diamond in the Rough” can enter—someone Jafar is not. Determined, he spends weeks on the hunt for this elusive gem.

Later, after rejecting Prince Anders’ proposal, Jasmine is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Aladdin, who has come to return her mother’s stolen bracelet. Still mistaking him for a commoner, “Delia,” Jasmine is charmed by Aladdin, but he soon finds himself ensnared by the royal guards. The following day, Aladdin unexpectedly crosses paths with Jafar, who mistakenly identifies him as the sought-after Diamond in the Rough. Jafar reveals to Aladdin that Jasmine is a princess and enticingly promises him riches beyond imagination if he aids him in acquiring the lamp.

That evening, after arriving at the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin is granted access due to his unique status. The cave dazzles them with its incredible treasures, tempting both Aladdin and Abu. However, wittingly forewarned, they are advised to retrieve only the lamp and resist any distraction from the shimmering riches. They soon discover the Magic Carpet and successfully find the lamp, but greed tempts Abu to seize a gleaming ruby. This act awakens the cave’s guardian spirit, causing chaos as the cave begins to collapse. Just in the nick of time, with the help of the Magic Carpet, they escape, only to fall victim to Jafar’s treachery as he steals the lamp and betrays Aladdin.

Inside the cave, amidst the rubble, Abu reveals that he has stealthily taken the lamp back from Jafar. Aladdin sees the dusty lamp and rubs it, inadvertently unleashing a formidable Genie who promises to grant him three wishes as long as he possesses the lamp. Aladdin, eager to escape the cave, unintentionally makes his first wish without holding the lamp, preserving his three wishes. Reunited with the Genie, Abu, and the Carpet, they find themselves in the vast desert.

Realizing the Genie’s vast potential, Aladdin wishes to transform into a prince to win Jasmine’s heart. The Genie grants his wish, morphing him into the dazzling Prince Ali, who then makes a grand entrance at the Sultan’s Palace, where he receives a warm welcome. However, Aladdin struggles to fit his princely role, fumbled by Genie’s exuberant attempts to impress Jasmine. Instead of being enamored, she walks away, and meanwhile, Jafar grows increasingly wary of Prince Ali.

Later, Aladdin chooses to visit Jasmine in her chambers, while the Genie entertains Dalia on a moonlit outing. By letting his true self shine through, Aladdin takes Jasmine on a romantic magic carpet ride, creating a deeper bond between them. Together, they overlook the village, leading Jasmine to deduce that Ali is really Aladdin. However, he cleverly persuades her that he is indeed a prince masquerading in commoner clothing to escape the palace’s confines. They return to the palace, sharing their first romantic kiss.

The next day brings turmoil as Jafar captures Aladdin, exposing his true identity. He menacingly demands the lamp’s location, threatening to throw Aladdin into the bay if he resists. When Aladdin remains defiant, Jafar pushes him from the tower into the ocean. In a twist of fate, Abu and the Carpet deliver the lamp to Aladdin, who invokes the Genie before drowning. Rescued by the Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine confront the Sultan regarding Jafar’s treachery. Jafar attempts to manipulate the Sultan into disbelief, but Aladdin thwartingly destroys his staff, unveiling Jafar’s deceit. Though captured, Jafar escapes with the help of his cunning companion, Iago.

The Sultan expresses his gratitude to Aladdin for unveiling Jafar’s plot and is inclined to have him marry Jasmine. Yet, Aladdin wrestles with the decision to forego his last wish to free the Genie, fearing he can’t maintain the façade of being a prince without his aid. The Genie, recognizing Aladdin’s internal struggle, retreats into the lamp, leaving Aladdin alone with his thoughts. Realizing he must come clean to Jasmine, he hastily returns to find the lamp is now in Jafar’s clutches.

Jafar’s ambition steers him to wish for Sultan’s position. When the guards refuse to heed him, he wishes for sorcery, banishing Aladdin to the ends of the earth and threatening Jasmine unless she agrees to marry him. However, the Genie intervenes, sending Carpet to find Aladdin and Abu.

As the wedding ceremony commences, Jasmine spots Aladdin soaring in on the Carpet and cleverly plays along until they are close enough to snatch the lamp from Jafar. A tense chase ensues, with Iago transformed into a monstrous parrot. During the turmoil, Jafar’s machinations are undone when Iago reverts to a regular parrot, and the Sultan interrupts Jafar’s spell. In desperation, Jafar unleashes a powerful sandstorm to constrain Aladdin and Jasmine, assuming he is invincible. Aladdin cleverly counters that Jafar’s true strength lies in the Genie, who can just as easily revoke his power.

Cognizant of Aladdin’s truth, Jafar recklessly wishes to become the most powerful genie, setting the stage for his downfall. The Genie fulfills this wish, turning Jafar into a formidable entity. However, Jafar is swiftly ensnared within his own golden shackles, imprisoned in a lamp. The tumultuous spell over Agrabah is lifted as Jafar and Iago are exiled to the Cave of Wonders, to remain forever at odds.

Aladdin, filled with remorse for deceiving Jasmine and the Sultan, makes to depart. Just before he leaves, the Genie reminds him of his final wish, which he resolutely chooses to use to liberate the Genie instead. The Genie, finally free, chooses to explore the world with Dalia, expressing his desire to build a family. In a heartwarming turn of events, the Sultan designates Jasmine as his successor, proclaiming her as Sultan of Agrabah. Although Aladdin tries to slip away, Jasmine catches him, and the two share a joyous embrace, ultimately culminating in their beautiful wedding.

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Aladdin Other Names and Titles

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