Aladdin-Kids’ Movie Review

Aladdin is a lonely street urchin who’s had a rough life. He lost his parents when he was a young boy so now he roams the streets with his BFF, Abu, his monkey sidekick. However, Aladdin’s life dramatically changes the day he discovers a magic lamp which releases a big blue genie (Will Smith). Things get really exciting for Aladdin when the genie grants him three wishes that will give him almost anything he wants. He could go from rags to riches overnight! Though Aladdin only wants one thing…he wants Princess Jasmine to love him. Now the adventures begin as the entertaining genie and Aladdin become friends; hoping Aladdin will find true love with Princess Jasmine. Aladdin is Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic…Aladdin.

Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: May 24 ,2019
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: Mild

Flirting, and a few kisses.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

Cave of Wonders is a scary and creepy place.
Jafar, the villain, pushes a man down a dark well.
Jafar tries to kill Aladdin by pushing him into the water. This is an intense and scary scene as it appears that Aladdin is drowning to death.
A giant bird chases characters.

Sultan’s armed guards chase and capture Aladdin.
There’s a discussion of Aladdin and Jasmine’s parents dying.
Jafar transforms his parrot into a large beast who claws at people and destroys some nearby structures.

Crude or Profane Language: None

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild