OK, it isn't as good as the original, but it is a huge improvement on The Return of Jafar.TROJ wasn't terrible, it was just disappointing. The characters are more mature here, and yes Robin Williams is back and in hilarious form. The only reason why this isn't a 10, is because it just can't compete with the original, which is a 10. The animation is better than in TROJ, and so is the humour. True there are colour changes in some scenes, but that is what is to expected. Jasmine's animation is my only complaint, it was a little deflated, but I thought she was animated worse in TROJ, where she lacked her vivacity that she had in the original. I loved all the Genie's jokes. Here, he imitates Sylvester Stallone, Bob Hope, Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubfire and Steamboat Willie to great comical effect. My favourite was when he shouted STAMPEDE dressed up like a cowboy. The story, while complicated, is well-told, much more involving than TROJ, and fills the running time perfectly. Never once is it boring. The songs are so much better than TROJ, bringing a nostalgic feeling to the original, and some of them have humour in them. "In or out" is my favourite. The score by Mark Watters is just brilliant, and deserves a mention.The voice-talents are great. Iago is less irritating in this movie, and Robin Willaims is fantastic. There is also pitch-perfect support from Jim Cummings, Jerry Orbach and John Rhys-Davies, especially from Rhys-Davies. All in all, watch this movie, you'll enjoy it ! 9/10. Bethany Cox
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
1996
Action / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
Plot summary
At long last, Aladdin is about to marry the Princess Jasmine. Despite the presence and encouragement of his friends Genie, Carpet, and Abu, he is fearful and anxious. He is most worried as to what kind of father he will be, having never known his own. But when the 40 Thieves disrupt the wedding trying to steal a magical oracular talisman, Aladdin is drawn into a dangerous quest to stop the thieves...and find his long-lost father.
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Aladdin and the King of Thieves
This straight-to-video second sequel to the successful Disney film (the first sequel being the disastrous Return of Jafar) is a really good idea for the end of a trilogy. Aladdin is finally marrying Princess Jasmine now that he is a real prince. Aladdin is wishing that his father (voiced by John Rhys-Davies) could witness this day. When Aladdin and Jasmine are about to do it, the forty thieves intrude and wreck the Palace and the King of Thieves tries to steal a gold stick containing an Oricle. Aladdin tries to find his father with this Oricle and soon discovers that he is the King of Thieves. A very good father-son story with some good action and a happy ending. But of course, the main attraction to this film is the return of Genie. Homer Simpson, Dan Castellaneta voiced the first sequel, but they managed to bring back the even better Robin Williams as the blue guy. He does even more good impressions, e.g. Forrest Gump, his own Mrs. Doubtfire and Elvis Presley. Very good!
Amongst the best straight-to-DVD Disney sequels.
Aladdin and the King of Thieves follows our heroic Prince about to tie the knot when the wedding is disrupted of a band of thieves. Aladdin's plan to stop them brings him face-to-face with a long lost loved one, together they embark on a perilous treasure hunt.
King of Thieves is a good sequel for several reasons, one of the biggest being story, It's driven by genuine character development, relationships and the weight of big decisions. The animation is pretty good, much better then previous straight-to-DVD movies.
Another BIG plus is Robin Williams return as the character Genie. Like the first film, this one has lots of hilarious jokes that double as references to other films. Here Disney pokes fun at themselves several times.
It's a good script with good characters, good action and good jokes. An all around good movie!