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Editor's Note
Disney brings a whole new world vividly to life once again in this musical story from the Arabian Nights. Aladdin, an eager genie (with the voice of Robin Williams) and a sultan's daughter take a magic carpet ride through a fireworks display of incredible animation. Direct-to-video sequel: "The Return of Jafar." Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Song ("Friend Like Me"). Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Song ("Whole New World").
Plot Summary
This funny, romantic tale about a spunky orphan and a smart princess won the hearts of children and adults alike.| Poor Aladdin looks longingly at the Sultan's luxurious castle, and dreams of living inside, but Princess Jasmine wants only to escape that pampered life. Finally, she does run away, only to discover how hard life on the streets can be -- especially when a vendor accuses you of thievery. Aladdin comes to her rescue, and soon the two have fallen in love. But how can a beggar marry the sultan's daughter? His only hope lies in a magic lamp from the Cave of Wonders and a wisecracking genie who can grant wishes. But Jafar, the Sultan's evil advisor, desires that lamp himself, so he can rule the kingdom and possess Jasmine. Soon the handsome young boy and the cruel Jafar are locked in a battle of wits -- and unleashing magic the likes of which no one has seen before.
| Features | Soar away on a magic carpet ride of nonstop thrills and fun in the most spectacular adventure of all time! Now meticulously restored and enhanced -- experience the wonders of ALADDIN like never before, from the Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Original Song, Best Original Score, 1992) to the unforgettable moments of sidesplitting comedy and soaring adventure. In the heart of an enchanted city, a commoner named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey, Abu, battle to save the free-spirited Princess Jasmine. Aladdin's whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp as a fun-loving, shape-shifting Genie appears and grants him three wishes, setting him on an incredible journey of discovery. Through his adventures, Aladdin proves that he is a prince where it truly matters most -- on the inside! |
| Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment. |
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Release Information
|  | Studio: Buena Vista (Disney) |
| Release Date: 12/18/2007 |
| Original Release Date: 1992 | | Catalog ID: 31652 | | UPC: 00786936224191 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Academy Awards (1992) |  | Tim Rice, Winner, Best Original Song | | Alan Menken, Winner, Best Original Score | | Alan Menken, Winner, Best Original Song |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...ALADDIN is Disney's most psychedelic feature since FANTASIA, a magic carpet peel-out through crowded streets, spacious palaces and mystical interstates..." 11/11/1992 p.1DNew York Times
"...The fundamentals here go beyond first-rate....What will come through clearly to audiences of any age is the breathless euphoria of [Williams's] free associations..." 11/11/1992 p.C15 Premiere
"The impossibly simple and romantic fairy tale is just as captivating 12 years after its release..." 10/01/2004 p.110 |
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