Will Smith as Genie was Great! | Aladdin 2019 Reaction | I felt the Magic all over again!

[@kriscynical]

Genie WAS the storyteller at the beginning of the animated version. The peddler was voiced by Robin Williams and if you look, he only has four fingers. In an earlier version of the script he was supposed to reveal himself as Genie at the end of the movie but they ended up cutting that part out after the beginning had already been animated.

[@Colin-bowser]

Made ya look!

[@nverted-dynamo]

I remember seeing that part at the end of the movie when I watched it. Maybe it was added in for the dvd releases?

[@horrorcide13]

I was surprised he never caught on to that actually. xD

[@annabellelewis5962]

@@nverted-dynamo I think it was in one of the sequels

[@kriscynical]

@@nverted-dynamo The peddler is shown again at the end of King of Thieves but he's not revealed as Genie.

[@juliapakarinen7956]

The jam-scene was mainly improvised, it is wonderful in all of its awkwardness. I think that it is a nice touch that this Aladdin isn't as charismatic and right away well-adjusted to royal habits, like the original one seemed to be. He has a lot his own kind of charm, though. Somehow I knew that "A Whole New World" would make you emotional. The argument between Aladdin and Genie and the scene where Genie gets free are done better here than in the original, in my opinion. And "Speechless" was an amazing add to this movie, Naomi is such a great Jasmine. I hope they had included the song "Desert Moon" in the movie as well, it is very beautiful and calming song. This is one of my favorite live actions, so it is really great to see your reaction.

[@SplendidSuperman122]

This one was probably one of my favorite live action remakes and I don’t understand why people hated on Will Smith for playing 🧞‍♂️

[@SpacialRend7]

Neither do I. He did a great job as Genie in my opinion.

[@dereklopez9060]

Idk why either, Will Smith's performance as the Genie worked because he made the character and the song's his own instead of trying to imitate Robin Williams. Will Smith did a good job in the role, Robin Williams would've been proud. May he Rest in peace.

[@apeverell0101]

It's because they love the animated version so much that they can't accept any other version.

[@KrazyKrab7]

I don't think people were mad Will Smith was playing the genie, but they tried to replicate Robin Williams' humor in Will Smith and it fell flat in some places, but I liked Will Smith genie, Jafar was the one I was disappointed with.

[@dereklopez9060]

@@KrazyKrab7 Yeah, Jafar in the live action remake disappointed me as well. He isn't so sly and devious like he was in the original film. Here, he's whiny and boring.

[@DenisseG]

My favorite number from this one was definitely “prince Ali,” they did such a good job with it

[@jarekvelchek802]

This would be the only live action I would watch. Will Smith as the genie was really good I was worried about him. Also I didn’t mind Jafar saying he was a common thief like Aladdin. Marwan Kenzari is a decent actor but I kinda wish he was much better. Dalia is a great side funny character.

[@aquatadevore9335]

That's my only complaint is that Jafar's voice could've been deeper and more sinister, like the original

[@animegamer0329]

@@aquatadevore9335 the live action version had him me more of a smooth talking minipulator then someone who's whole look and personality was evil

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@MariaStar64]

One of my favorite Disney remakes! I never saw the cartoon but after hearing about Will Smith being in this one I've been more excited about this! I saw the movie five times in theaters and loved every minute of it! 😍

[@Shadowkey392]

How the hell have you never seen the cartoon? GO SEE THE CARTOON!

[@ItsTotallyCody]

Same way I didn’t see the cartoon version until a few weeks ago 😉

[@Dagold4life]

@@ItsTotallyCody how come you didn’t cry on a whole new world this time

[@ItsTotallyCody]

@@Dagold4life because I don't have to?

[@Dagold4life]

@@ItsTotallyCody I didn’t mean it like that because you were emotional on the 1992 one I thought you would be on this one

[@ConnorFerguson23]

Out of all the Disney remakes this one is my personal favorite one and Will Smith is great as the genie not as good Robin Williams but who cares I love this movie!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️🧞‍♂️

[@Rachet87-yp7qq]

There both good there own way

[@purgeblue]

May be 3 years since this movie came out, but but Robin williams would sure be impressed and proud of Will smith’s performance in this movie

[@PetarSon]

An interesting detail that many people don't now is that in the original Aladdin the merchant at the beginning of the film who starts talking about the lamp is actually Genie from the lamp who turned into that merchant because there are some unused and unfinished animations of the longer ending of Aladdin where we see the merchant turn into a Genie and greet the camera.

[@Friendlyteddy5]

I really love how good this movie turned out, will Smith did a great job of putting his own twist on genie.

[@Rish.Houdini]

I can’t help crying at the end when Aladdin and the genie hugged and he got set free

[@theaces3697]

this is the only live action remake where some parts were actually improved/done better than the animated version

[@katlynnbos1790]

This is the only remake I've really liked out of all of the ones they have done

[@danamarvelstar]

I absolutely love this movie. By combining multiple scenes from the original, you make room for original content. Bravo Disney.

[@periflores1002]

Also, I actually like the way Will handled Aladdin’s “second wish” better than Robin did, if nothing else

[@helinituhhh]

I really liked this movie but I LOVE the soundtrack -- their renditions of the classic songs are really good, was pleasantly surprised by Will Smith singing lol

[@SpacialRend7]

It kinda sucks that Gilbert Gottfried didn’t reprise his role as Iago. But to Alan Tudyk’s credit, he did a pretty good job as Iago.

[@twist58]

They couldn't get him back, yet they got Frank Welker back as Abu. I am so confused.

[@SpacialRend7]

@@twist58 As well as the Cave of Wonders too. Frank Welker was the only one to reprise his roles for his 2019 character counterparts.

[@jarekvelchek802]

RIP to the voice of Iago Gilbert Gottfried!

[@matveynoname7083]

I actually liked all of the Smith’s Genie songs versions more than William’s

[@DoranGale]

Finally someone got to this one!

[@PuccaLover15]

Every time Aladdin opened his mouth as Prince Ali when meeting Jasmin and the Sultan, I just kept face palming myself and saying "Stop talking. Please stop talking. Buy her?! Why are you still talking?!"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@catalina5394]

Aladdin was my favorite movie when I was a kid. I used to watch it over and over. So I was very particular about the remake. But I think it's safe to say the movie completely exceeded my expectations. I wasn't too sure on Will Smith but I do think he played the role perfectly - he said in an interview he wanted to be somewhat different because no one can out do Robin Williams and I totally agree and he did his own thing. Mena was an amazing Aladdin and I adored Naomi as Jasmine. She was my favorite part. I don't watch movies in theaters that often, but I saw this movie in theaters I think 6 times that summer. I'm really loving your reactions! I know I'm late to some of them but I'm glad I found your channel!

[@SpacialRend7]

This is so funny! I was just listening to the Aladdin 2019 soundtrack on my playlist and I see your reaction video to the film in my notifications, lol!

[@abc.animal5143]

The original story Aladdin was based on had a creature called the Roc, which is a giant monster bird, and I like how they included that here. It would’ve been cool to see the Jafar snake, but this was just as good imo.

[@L.Tarras]

Aladdin is my favorite disney live action beside Mulan. I even like it more than the animated one. I can watch it many times and still not get tired of it, it's a really good movie 🙂

[@tereikadudley2077]

2:45 that actually was the genie ,the creators just had second thoughts about revealing it

[@r-giireactions2235]

I think the original Aladdin is more beautiful visually, but I think this one has better pacing which makes it slightly easier to watch without getting distracted, even with the longer runtime. Also, love Will Smith as the Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, you can tell they had so much fun making this. Also, less pop-culture references here, which I get people some people like, but this feels more Arabic (based on my limited knowledge, so sorry if I'm wrong) which is kind of more appealing to me when watching a film with this kind of classical setting.

[@r-giireactions2235]

I also have to say on behalf of A Whole New World, I get that them taking the Magic Carpet to China emphasized the size of the whole new world they were seeing, but just leaving it in the Arabia-like setting shows that this region of the world is a whole wide world in and of itself (Meaning the whole world is even bigger).

[@Daltinian95]

With this one I actually did enjoy watching it but as far as I'm concerned it will never come close to the original. That one just holds a special place in my heart with Robin Williams. As genie as he even said in the movie he can often be imitated, but he can never be duplicated. You can never come that close to genie again, though I do really like Will Smith's version too.

[@Rachet87-yp7qq]

For me this one was better than the original. It is unfair to compare both actors there good in there own way

[@sherrysme]

That random man in the market in the original was also genie

[@OpticalSorcerer]

Fun fact: A lot of Naomi Scott's (Jasmine) outfits were inspired by Indian clothing to reflect her Indian heritage.

[@ItsTotallyCody]

I mean yea I would imagine they did that because it is about Indian people in Indian culture… set in India… 😂

[@derykjames620]

BTW: This Aladdin has a deleted song called "Desert Moon". I wish you would listen to it, it's beautiful

[@ondy9]

6:09 - I'm definitely not the only one who has always felt this scene as This is Sparta! 🤣

[@elisavilla97]

I love the song Speechless

[@akirahatson2593]

I loved this movie, even more than the original🥰

[@harmlesshorrors7229]

Wish list: 1: Wish for me to meet my soulmate. 2: Wish for a day to hang out with my dead dad's spirit. 3: Wish for the genie's freedom. I would only want 2 things which are my first 2 that I listed. I would honestly wish for the genie's freedom.

[@zoe_murtagh_03]

I love Jasmine's song in this

[@isaiahadams1996]

I totally agree with you, Cody! Cause I DID NOT think Aladdin (2019) was a bad remake at all. It was very good.

[@McSmurfy]

I have seen the original (not a fan) but this remake is amazing and I I've seen it about 10+ times. Great songs, story, comedy "it's a cat with stripes" (got me good) and Will Smith as genie made it better

[@jeremyrdlamaxima7052]

????? The fact that you think this one is better than the original is just mind blowing. Hey but that’s your opinion. I’m guessing you also like “The lion king” remake better than the original as well, right?

[@McSmurfy]

@@jeremyrdlamaxima7052 Only this remake gets a pass from me and may jungle book but the cartoon lion king is the best still.

[@jeremyrdlamaxima7052]

@@McSmurfy I respect your opinion but to me no live action remake is better than the original. I’m not one of those guys who likes sub over dub or who likes the originals to sound cool or anything. But all this remakes are what they are to me, REMAKE. Just a quick cash grab. But not saying this movie or any live action is bad to me. They still good. But not as good as the originals. But that’s me. At least you said the original lion king is better. I was about to have a heart attack if you said that the live action is better.

[@McSmurfy]

@@jeremyrdlamaxima7052 Some remakes seem like a cash grab but this one has real effort put into it and I like all the songs except "a whole new world" as it's annoying as hell. For me if the movie looks good and it's entertaining I'm happy, it's like I enjoy the Death note movie but I don't like anime and the show looks disgusting.

[@justsomeguywholovesberserk6375]

I mean while Will Smith isn’t really close to Robin, but his performance here was really good and funny and he was really set up too meet high standards, but nonetheless I still like his performance

[@malytheson]

22:01 it not only because of he thinks she want a Prince. In their law she has to marry a Prince.

[@SpacialRend7]

I had fun with this reimagined take on the 2D version of Aladdin. It does have its problems sure, but it does have its strengths of being an enjoyable film, at least in my opinion. I liked Will Smith’s portrayal of Genie. While respectfully not copying Robin Williams’ character, Will made that role his own and it was great.🧞‍♂️ I still like the 1992 film better but the 2019 film is still a fun watch. Thanks for this reaction, Cody!

[@avatarenthusiast2289]

I LOVE this movie! I have rewatched it many times and it has ended up on my favorites of all time list. I just find the movie charming, the songs are mostly excellent, and Will Smith is great as Genie! Even though Jafar was not great and Anders is forgettable, I don’t care because this movie is awesome and better than the original. I loved the reaction as well!

[@shainewhite2781]

There were talks of a Sequel involving the Genie going on more crazy adventures. There was also a prequel showing the origins of the Genie which was sadly cancelled.

[@twist58]

No one can be like or better than Robin Williams and I'm glad Will Smith was humble to say in an interview that he won't try to emulate Williams' performance at all and that it was his own take on the Genie.

[@ClauOroJaspe]

The random dude in the market on the original movie IS actually the genie! :3

[@r-giireactions2235]

28:24 - I think people cover their appearance up on the outside because they believe that's the only way people will see them. If they see past your disguise, you fear they'll hate you not because they see your true self, but because they'll only see the unembellished version of your surface, they'll still refuse to look deeper. People think that by covering up their weakness on the surface, they can get people to see the value that's within. Basically, it's creating an illusion to reveal a deeper hidden truth, but unfortunately, over time, maintaining the lie of the illusion can eat away at the goodness inside until you're the opposite of what you once were, appealing on the surface, lost in the center.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

The good thing about Will's Genie is that he paid proper homage to Robin's...without stepping on it or trying to redo it. I have mixed feelings about him overall, but he made the right choice in bringing out his "Fresh Prince" persona for the role, and still giving the proper respect to Robin's role. Which, kind of makes sense, since he would've seen Aladdin as a kid, too.

[@JonasRoxoxox]

That random market guy was the genie in the original

[@cisarvitiate]

Honestly I really love this one, isn’t as amazing as the OG but I love how everything is just more epic and more accurate to real world. Yes some things I don’t like in this movie, specificaly Jafar, I know they wanted to make him a bit different but I just don’t see him as the insane, power hungry old creepy villain I love (nothing against the actor, he was great but he just doesn’t fit the role of Jafar in my opinion). And even tho I love giant demon Iago, I would love to see Jafar in a giant Snake form more (but I guess and understand they went full budget on this, so the money on CGI Snake destroying the city while chasing Aladin were not possible after the full movie CGI). Still the jam scene is one of the most hilarious things in any movie I have ever seen, I laugh so much I start to cry every time I watch that scene.

[@twist58]

The song Speechless (which was not featured in the 1992 original) is quite phenomenal on Naomi Scott's part!

[@Nok1me]

I think this movie is amazing! it has its flaws yes but overall it is very enjoyable. another amazing reaction Cody! :)

[@chriskoloski32]

I love this remake and the beauty and the beast one. I dont care about the arguments people make about "it's just the same type of movie again" bully to that. Sadly I never really liked robin William's genie so I couldnt enjoy the original Aladdin that much. The new actor they got for Aladdin did amazing for his very first major movie role though

[@veraaurelis8931]

My most fave Disney live action remakes are Jungle Book and Aladdin, so far. They’re not even my most favorite Disney classics growing up (that would be Mulan, Hercules, Tarzan) but I really felt the magic watching them now.

[@eggsy.doodles]

Her song, Speechless is such a powerful piece. I love it! (Unrelated, but, if you got time, I suggest watching the movie adaption of the Adventures of Tintin. The cartoon series is just as good too)

[@maggie_knolastname]

Fun fact: the ‘random market guy’ was actually the genie in the original too.

[@TheRonin2024]

Wonder why people hated this movie I really like it

[@CarWashReviews-Ethan]

I think they hated The Lion King remake more than this masterpiece. I personally never minded the remakes. Like at all. The only movies I don't really like are all the recently new movies.

[@TheRonin2024]

@@CarWashReviews-Ethan yeah lion king wasn't good

[@Bri_Games]

Love this remake so so much! And when he talked about not liking the live action lion king movie I was like am I the only one who like that live action more than the original. I’ll always love the all of the original movies I just love live action movies.

[@TunamanProductions]

This is the only guy who likes Will Smith as genie

[@ItsTotallyCody]

That’s not true but you do you lol

[@helinituhhh]

What lol plenty of people enjoyed Will Smith's genie.

[@aquatadevore9335]

@@ItsTotallyCody try watching Kazaam, or however it's spelled, Shaq no, omg just no🤦‍♀️🤭🤣🤣

[@alexfilmstudio465]

Fun fact: The Book of which this Story was based on Is called 1001 Nights and has many differences in the plot of *Aladin and the wonderlamp* -Book 1. The Sorcerer who wanted the lamp wasn’t even part of the palace. He wasn’t the acting emperor just a evil sorcerer with the nickname *God of the night* . 2. Princess Jasmins real name in the Book is actually *princess Budur* . 3. Aladdin is actually spelled Aladin and he actually still has a mother and she works as a peasant. 4. There is actually a second Genie. A genie of a ring that helps Aladin get the lamp back after the sorcerer stole it. These are the main differences. There are many more but it’s too much to say. I would recommend reading the book sometime.

[@Rish.Houdini]

This had the perfect saddest ending 😭

[@Titan-speakerman153]

If i saw a parrot that big i would definitely CRAP my pants

[@shannong014]

The random market guy in the cartoon WAS the Genie/Robin Williams!!! You’ll hear Robin come through more next time you watch it 😊

[@batyabatbat]

23:20 ngl, my fav part pof his reaction 😆🤣🤣

[@landonarntz8464]

I love will as genie but i think i prefer Robin Williams

[@bellehogel8665]

That random market guy was originally supposed to be the gene. The scene got deleted. That is why his outfit is similar to gene

[@DramaBabe18]

The genie was the random market guy in the beginning lol.

[@matveynoname7083]

,,Bring me the lamp”. Bro, get out, you’re not scary.

[@periflores1002]

Also also, I think before this version was confirmed, there would have been an LA prequel movie showing how the genie got trapped in the lamp, but sadly, Robin’s will specifically stated that Disney couldn’t use his likeliness or voice for years after his passing...

[@KennyThisIsTheWay2024]

Hi Cody I just finish watching your reaction to Aladdin 2019 I've already seen your reaction to the original Aladdin but I'm grateful that you decide to watch this one too I hope you liked it and I must ask you Cody were you crying when you saw A Whole New World song and the part where Aladdin frees the genie ? I mean those two were amazing scenes and I can tell you this I was Jafar in an acting play at my old school and my girlfriend was my Jasmine and she still I call her my princess Jasmine but anyway I did hear that there might be a Aladdin 2 Return of Jafar in real life in future it didn't say when just says that there's going to be.

[@thekionkamalishow5346]

Aladdin 2019 dumbo 2019 and the jungle book 2016 are the only Disney remakes I like

[@GamingFanactic911]

They did such a phenomenal job with this one. Probably my favorite live-action Disney movie to this day. The music was fantastic and I really like how the story went with it and Will Smith really surprised me. He did a great job. The only thing I did not like was the actor choice for Jafar. He honestly did not even seem that menacing or stuff like that but otherwise fantastic movie

[@manuelaguiar8753]

Peter Pan and Wendy's coming out this year another Disney live action version

[@isaacsatar9304]

For the most part I hate Disney remakes. Worst being The Lion King 2019 (obviously. But when I went to see this movie in cinema's on impulse I was pleasantly surprised. I loved it.

[@Deadganon]

Agreed the Lion king was the worst cuz it didn't capture the emotion that the original did since they went with the realistic animal facial looks and even tho animals have emotions, they dont really show it on their face that is completely obvious like humans do... or animated animals so thru the dramatic moments, it was like a stone faced/cold heart person just standing there saying meh which ruins the whole scene.

[@theotherjake]

I love all the roles Mena Massoud did after this

[@emmajones5470]

With Disney one the guy selling anything at start. Was voice by Robin Williams

[@n.abookgirl2457]

Wow. I'm early for once... great video, Cody. Also have you ever watched Child's Play or Goosebumps 1 or 2 yet? 😁👍💯💙

[@aquatadevore9335]

Yes yes a thousand times yes to Goosebumps, I've read all the books, watched the series and the movies, I wish they would make a movie based on the book with the boy who trades places with the demon dog in Maine, I read it in the dark and it scared the tar out of me!🤭

[@skyekessels6692]

Hi Cody, i enjoyed you reacting to this one, and the old version so much!!! if you want to stay in the Aladdin world even a bit longer, try something new and even laugh a bit more. (and sensor out some adult jokes probably haha) Try the StarKid musical Twisted!!! it's an Aladdin musical with lots of referrences and jokes to the original movie but there's a twist! (duh, thats why the title is twisted) Jafar is the good guy, Aladdin is the villain! enjoy~

[@Colin-bowser]

Will smith was good, but no one will beat Robin Williams

[@shaungerald23]

The live action of Aladdin is probably the first live action they did right. Beauty and the Beast was OKAY but it felt like it was missing something. LION KING was meh. Just a remake with updated graphics that didn't capture the essence of the original. Aladdin was like you said on par with the original. They did a great job adapting it and I absolutely look forward to the sequel. The only problem I had with it was the actor for Jafar. I was hoping he would be older and more menacing looking like the original so I'm not sure what their reasoning was for choosing the actor they chose. Maybe a love triangle in the future? Maybe make him good? Because I read they would want to go into a different direction for the sequel. So who knows!

[@ItsTotallyCody]

Jungle book live action came out before this one and it was amazing

[@chase_j8750]

Just gonna ask, did Cody already watch the Beauty and the Beast live action? I was scrolling through his videos up to a year ago but didn't see it, so was just wondering😅

[@horrorcide13]

So MANY people were hating on Will when they found out he was playing Genie. I knew from the start he'd do an amazing job and he did. This live-action is one of the FEW from Disney that was done right! Though, if you want things to be like the original in EVERY aspect and detail, watch the original. xD

[@Samgreen90]

(At 31:20) he's at the end of Earth. No, fur or not, the monkey is NOT alright.

[@InViSiBlEaCcOuNt19]

The biggest problem I have with all of these movies personally, is when it gets to nighttime or just darker places; it gets REALLY dark. It's impossible to see anything 😬

[@sunshineinspring]

Now that you've watched Aladdin you really should watch Twisted, by Team Starkid. It's an amazing musical parody where Jafar is the good guy

[@crimsonthefierylion5318]

I love this gine so much and you

[@cynthiajean8108]

It's better than the original!

[@ideamediaanalysis8737]

Could you react to the 2015 Disney Cinderella remake? It’s one of DIsney’s best remakes since it expanded upon the original animated movie from 1950.

[@ondy9]

I wish you would react to the other two Aladdin movies (animated). From the point of view of the story, I love Aladdin 2 the most.

[@JonasRoxoxox]

I love this movie! ❤️

[@Carmelmen1]

Loved this remake and Lion King 2019

[@gamerfilmfan1960]

Now when it comes to this film,is a good film but it won't beat the animated version. Also i don't know if you might get interest into the directors(Guy Ritchie director of this movie)films,mostly all of them are comedy films but I don't think is your type of films and I would not consider a recommendation or a request is optional if you want to react to his films such as Lock,stock and two smoking barrels,snatc,rocknrolla,Wrath Of Man. Anyways have a great day.

[@jonathancruz5932]

Dedication to Robin William aka the Genie from original 1992🧞‍♂️

[@beatricesanfilippo6925]

Mena Masslud is so handsome but he will super great playing Ezra Bridger in the Mandalorian ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EddBanshee]

I wonder if they're ever gonna do live-action remakes of The Return Of Jafar, then Aladdin And The King Of Thieves.

[@jackaboy-qy3kx]

The salesman at the beginning of the original aladdin was the genie because A they have the same type of look and B they were both played by Robin Williams coincidence? I think so but no offence to you of course I love all your videos keep up the good work👍👍👍👍

[@abc.animal5143]

I liked it more than the original, for new character approaches, new songs, and without some of the old racist moments.

[@dcemerald70]

I’m going to be honest about lion King. My only critique was the song be prepared and there was a delete song I wish they added . I do wish the fight between Shenzi vs Nala and Simba vs Scar was little longer. Other than that I thought it was good. I do agree that the Aladdin live action was just as good as the original. I did like the more details in the story. I also love the fact that will smith made the role his own instead of trying to replicate Robin Williams.

[@brandonblay2666]

love your videos

[@nathancruz9172]

13:21 get off me, 🙈! 35:35 I really liked his haircut 💇🏻‍♂️ and clean 🧼 shave 🪒

[@mikalaoosterhof5068]

You also may like the Dr.Dolittle remake with Robert Downey Jr.

[@ondy9]

16:35 genies actually aren´t people, they are spiritual beings. People can become a genie, only by wish from the genie.