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May 2019
54m 8s

Aladdin 1992 Vs. 2019 - Which is Better?

Jay Moore
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We watched Aladdin from 1992 and 2019 to let you know if the Disney Live Action Remake is worth watching. Does Will Smith carry the mantle from Robin Williams? We talk about our memories of the original movie. Then we give a review after watching it through adult eyes. Finally, we saw the new Live Action remake of Aladdin to see if it’s worth seeing. Listen to our podcast now to find out!

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