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IGN shows off an atrocious sneak peek of the new Aladdin movie on Twitter (about a minute of the Prince Ali song)
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I don't know which trailer you're referring to but the Tiny Spoons scene is atrocious in any movie, even as someone who likes that kind of shitty awkward stutter comedy it looked horrible. And you're right that I haven't seen it, I said I wasn't passing judgement on the flick until I saw it? I'm judging the released marketing material, which is kind of the point of marketing material - to make a judgement on if we want to go see a movie or not. The movie itself could still be good and the marketing is just fucking awful, it's not like that would be a first for a Disney movie.
It's fine you didn't like the original but I don't know what that has to do with being able to see that this movie, from what they have officially released, looks like garbage. As I said it could be in a vacuum and the original animated movie could straight up not exist and this would still look bad: ignoring the cartoon and just going off this being a new take on the Aladdin legend we're supposed to be seeing a story filled with magic and wonder so where is it? The introduction to Prince Ali has Aladdin looking like he'd rather be anywhere else instead of trying to sell this lie to win the heart of a princess. The singing is flat and lifeless across the three songs they've sampled. There doesn't appear to be much if any chemistry between the lead and his love interest (again, the lead doesn't even look like he wants to have any part of what's going on), the bad guy doesn't come across as menacing at all but maybe they're doing something with that and he'll have a slightly different role than what we'd expect. Will Smith appears to be the only person having fun being in an Aladdin movie.
That's judging what the clips show, it doesn't take a flying leap to assume the rest of the movie might also be like the shit they're putting in the trailers but again, I'm reserving final judgement on the full movie until I actually see the full movie. I have A-List so my ass is gonna be in a seat watching it when it's out, and I'm totally open to it actually being a good movie in its own right, faithful adaptation of the cartoon or not. I've enjoyed some genuinely terrible movies before, all that matters to me is if I have a fun watching it. But the marketing isn't helping it and the reactions are in line with that - barring some of the completely ridiculous call outs for Disney to shutter their live action division of course. C'mon folks.
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I had no idea what you were talking about but I hate this movie even more now
"Yam Jams! ...Al-Bab? No, it's a Qudsaya expression"
Looks good to me. Y'all need to stop being so entitled to an 90's animated movie to this which will have its own style. Kids growing to see this may say this is there favorite movie
I just meant we aren't the target market anymore so it isn't really for our enjoyment. But you're probably right.
I'm convinced that Will Smith isn't even acting in that scene, he's just genuinely uncomfortable being part of it. I love the "make you a prince" scene though, the delivery of "HEY Y'ALL SEEN MY PALACE" makes me laugh every time
There's just so little soul and excitement in what they've shown. The comments of "This looks really cheap for how expensive it was" are spot on, I still can't really get over the Cave of Wonders being a hole in the wall where the light just flicks on like someone hastily flipped a switch. Like, the word wonder is in the fucking name of the place, come on
Cosplay has gone too far.
But honestly, I have seen better cosplays than whatever the fuck those guys are wearing.
But honestly, I have seen better cosplays than whatever the fuck those guys are wearing.
This looks like a superbowl commercial. Hope this movie bombs at the BO so Disney takes a fuckin break from live-actioning all their animated movies.
Those are not mutually exclusive statements. Both can be (and are) for kids.
Will Smith going for The Rock's talk-singing approach.
DJ Jazzy Jeff would barely recognize that man.
DJ Jazzy Jeff would barely recognize that man.
Honestly, it wasn't bad.
Though it's really lacking in energy and spirit compared to the original
Watching them side by side, it becomes really obvious:
It also, oddly enough, highlights how limited they are in a live action setting compared to an animated one. Genie can't turn into all of those funny characters, the setting remains stagnant, and there's really not much going on.
It becomes much more generic as a result.
Though it's really lacking in energy and spirit compared to the original
Watching them side by side, it becomes really obvious:
It also, oddly enough, highlights how limited they are in a live action setting compared to an animated one. Genie can't turn into all of those funny characters, the setting remains stagnant, and there's really not much going on.
It becomes much more generic as a result.
Wow, that is some non-Disney theme park-level entertainment.
I always figured a live-action version of this sequence would be like a bombastic, cheesy, energetic, over-the-top Vegas production.
I always figured a live-action version of this sequence would be like a bombastic, cheesy, energetic, over-the-top Vegas production.
You are holding yourself back from one of the best animated movies ever. Robin Williams destroys his role.
I have been told the same before. I really need to watch this, I know. Funny thing: I used to love the genesis Aladdin game as a kid.
Another animated movie I have not yet watched.
I know, I know.
The Prince Ali song totally lacks all the verve and spectacle of the animated version
I know it's hard to live up to Robin Williams' manic energy but damn, this just feels SO flat
They could, but I guess they either wanted to go a different direction or not spend the money on the CG it would require.
This scene is also missing some more distant shots to show how big this spectacle is, from this clip it looks like it's taking place on a big set as opposed to in the middle of a big city
I know it's hard to live up to Robin Williams' manic energy but damn, this just feels SO flat
They could, but I guess they either wanted to go a different direction or not spend the money on the CG it would require.
This scene is also missing some more distant shots to show how big this spectacle is, from this clip it looks like it's taking place on a big set as opposed to in the middle of a big city
Does it though? How many times have we seen the animals' mouths move while they're speaking?
I love Will Smith, but the dude is not pulling off physical comedy needed for that role. ;/
lol that seemed like everything was really... restrained? Tired?
Just none of the shine and excitement of the original. What a fuckin weird remake...
Just none of the shine and excitement of the original. What a fuckin weird remake...
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The thing is, there is one, and it looks (and sounds!) better
Yeah, I think Lion King looks fine. I got hyped from trailer. Aladdin, I feel nothing.
Holy fuck this looks terrible. The autotune sounds bad and Will Smith seems deflated and bored in comparison with Williams' performance. Aladdin looks bad too and it's concerning that we've heard almost nothing out of his mouth.
Lost a lot of hype.
Some interesting visuals and choreography on the ground but this feels like a train that is progressively speeding towards derail.
Lost a lot of hype.
Some interesting visuals and choreography on the ground but this feels like a train that is progressively speeding towards derail.
Death created time to grow the things it would kill.
This will be eviscerated from the universe one day. Maybe not next year, maybe not for another unvigintillion...but some day it will disappear. Like all things.
This will be eviscerated from the universe one day. Maybe not next year, maybe not for another unvigintillion...but some day it will disappear. Like all things.
