The Brand New Adventures of Aladdin
Seen it?2018 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 4.8 out of 10 from audiences, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After freeing Baghdad from its terrible ruler, Aladin delays his marriage to the princess until a new dictator arrives to take over the city.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesWeak
4.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lionel Steketee
- Kev AdamsAladin / Sam
- Jamel DebbouzeShah Zaman / Marco
- Ramzy BediaShah Zamam's Genie
- Éric JudorGénie
- Noémie LenoirFlight Attendant
- Vanessa GuideShallia / Sofia
- Wahid BouzidiWahid
- BooderSoldier Aladin
- Gérard DepardieuChristopher Colombus
- Jean-Paul RouveVizier