About Aladdin

Aladdin is an animated movie released in 1992 by Walt Disney Pictures. The film tells the story of a young 'street rat' named Aladdin who stumbles upon a magic lamp housing a genie who grants him three wishes. Enterprising and adventurous, Aladdin uses his wishes to woo Princess Jasmine, defeat the evil sorcerer Jafar, and ultimately finding self-acceptance and love.

Making / Production

Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, Aladdin was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film was developed and produced over a period of four years, with the story and characters heavily influenced by the Arabic folktale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp from One Thousand and One Nights.

Actors

• Scott Weinger voiced the character Aladdin, who was portrayed as a kind-hearted and heroic character.
• Robin Williams lent his voice to The Genie, providing both comical value and emotional depth to the role.
• Linda Larkin played the role of Princess Jasmine, a strong independent heroine who dreams of experiencing life beyond her palace walls.
• Jonathan Freeman voiced the villainous character Jafar, Jasmine's royal vizier, who seeks to become the most powerful being in the world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Genie's character was scripted with Robin Williams in mind.
• Aladdin's appearance was initially modeled after actor Michael J. Fox, but later changed to resemble Tom Cruise.
• The film marked the start of the Disney Renaissance, which saw a resurgence in the commercial and critical success of Disney's animated films.

Awards

Aladdin was highly praised for its animation and music, winning many awards including two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for "A Whole New World".

Quotes

• "Genie, you're free." - Aladdin
• "It's not what is on the outside, but what is on the inside that counts." - Merchant
• "I'm not a prize to be won!" - Princess Jasmine

• "A Whole New World" - Performed by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane
• "Friend Like Me" - Performed by Robin Williams
• "Prince Ali" - Performed by Robin Williams