Here's the final article! I got to say, I'm kinda bummed that not a lot of people participated in this but it is what it is :)
Favorite Aladdin
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
Personally, I thought Mena did a great job for the most part, but Aladdin was changed from being a confident smooth talker to a socially awkward dork (and I mean dork in a nice way). The original Aladdin had a couple awkward moments where he stumbled over the right words or said the wrong thing but they barely happened. Remake Aladdin suddenly became incredibly awkward at the drop of the hat at one point in the movie. Some people probably didn't mind that but it bothered a lot of fans.
Favorite Jasmine
O 2
R 3
O and R 2
Both versions of Jasmine were great on their own but comparing the two together it's understandable why some people didn't like the new Jasmine as much as the old one. The original Jasmine didn't have as much screentime as Aladdin but she left a huge impact on little girls everywhere with her fiery spirit and her infamous quote, "I am not a prize to be won!" Remake Jasmine had more screentime just she didn't have as much spitfire as the original Jasmine did. One user even said that they didn't like that Jasmine became a "power-hungry politician". Naomi still did an amazing job as Jasmine, especially with the song Speechless. In the end, remake wins this one.
Favorite Animal Sidekicks (Rajah, Iago, Abu)
O 5
R
Rajah Remake 1
Abu Remake 1
Iago Original 1
The remake sidekicks, mostly Abu and Iago, weren't as funny or animated as the original. Remake Abu acted more like a monkey and remake Iago acted a little more like the parrot original Iago pretended to be, only smarter obviously. The remake sidekicks weren't too bad, they just can't beat the original
Favorite Genie
O 5
R
O and R 2
No one could ever replace Robin Williams as Genie in our hearts, not Dan Castellaneta or Will Smith. Will Smith is no Robin Williams but he made remake Genie his own without being disrespectful and he made the audience laugh with his own jokes instead of just copying Robin. Original Genie won our hearts with jokes some of us still reference to this day and his impressions of celebrities, while dated, are still memorable. Remake Genie didn't do impressions but he was still funny even if some of them aren't as quotable worthy as the original Genie (my personal favorites are "In ten thousand years, I have never been so embarrassed." and A: She's a princess G: Awe, aren't they all?)
Favorite Carpet
O 6
R 1
Like the animal sidekicks, remake Carpet wasn't as animated as original carpet. To be honest, the only thing I remember about remake carpet before the climax is just it making sandcastles and even doing the classic disney castle logo complete with "fairy dust" over it.
Favorite Jafar
O 6
R
O and R 1
Original Jafar was a scary villain even when he was so calm and collected, he had the right look and the right voice. Remake Jafar didn't give that impression, especially when he almost lost his cool at the party. A lot of people had a hard time seeing remake Jafar as an actual threat and thought he was miscast. However, a lot of people did like his new backstory that he was a thief in the past who aimed higher. Some people didn't like it as much, saying it was more of a lame rags to riches story.
Favorite Sultan
O 5
R 2
Like Maurice, Sultan was originally a comic relief dad who was then changed to be a more taken-to-be-seriously dad. Some people probably prefer the seriousness over the silly and vice versa.
Favorite Cave of Wonders
O 7
R
Inside and outside the original Cave of Wonders is an iconic character and scene with the infamous quote "Who disturbs my slumber?" In the remake the Cave of Wonders looks more like a cheap park attraction, it's mouth only moving to eat someone and even that wasn't too impressive and the inside was dark with only bits of treasure scattered around instead of being in huge piles. My husband said it reminded him of the Isla de Muerta cave in the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie and now I can't unsee it.
Favorite Arabian Nights
O 3
R 3
O and R 1
Two users who voted original/remake said that the "original/remake is more powerful" and one wasn't a fan of the changed lyrics and said the remake didn't pack the same punch. They're both good songs, some of the remake's changed lyrics helped the song be more acceptable compared to the original (anyone remember the original lyric in the original Arabian Nights before they changed the lyric the first time?). There's just a lot of mixed views for this one.
Favorite One Jump Ahead
O 4
R 1
O and R 2
We're introduced to Aladdin in the original with this song and he's telling the audience why he does what he does. It's an animated song (both literally and figuratively) with a lot of comedy and action. In the remake we have already met Aladdin and is instead explaining this to Jasmine while they're running away from the guards together. The remake One Jump Ahead is fun to watch and it is interesting to see Jasmine included in this scene but it's not as great as the original. There weren't a lot of comments about why they picked what except for one comment that one user did like Jasmine was a part of it.
Favorite One Jump Ahead Reprise
O 7
R
Mena was a good singer but this was definitely one of the times his singing was pretty weak. I know I said it before but I'll say it again; the way he was singing this song it was like watching a high school production. And in the original, this song was supposed to be depressing after Aladdin was looked down on for being a street rat. The remake version doesn't give that vibe at all, it feels more uplifting by comparison (I might not be using the right word for that)
Favorite Friend Like Me
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
The remake Friend Like Me was fun to watch with its own originality instead of completely copying the original and Will Smith did looked and sounded like he was really into it but once again, it doesn't beat the original. Though honestly, I'm glad the remake took out the part Aladdin almost kissed one of the girls.
Favorite Prince Ali
O 5
R 2
Original Prince Ali had a lot going on, with Genie shapeshifting, Aladdin looking like he was having fun and playing the part of a prince, great singing, just a fun song. The remake Prince Ali didn't have shapeshifting except Genie only dressing up in drag (which, compared to the original seemed really out of nowhere), Aladdin looked like he was embarassed or awkward and wasn't riding Abu the elephant, Will Smith's singing being subpar compared to Robin William's singing, and was kinda boring. I can't speak for other people but honestly, I felt really bored when I watched this scene and was just waiting for it to be over.
Favorite A Whole New World
O 5
R
O and R 2
The only reason given for this one is it sounded like High School Musical to that user. The remake wasn't as great as the original but both sounded beautiful. The original brings more nostalgia though.
Favorite Jasmine's Reason to Go to the Marketplace
O 2
R 4
O and R 1
In the original Jasmine ran away because she hated feeling so trapped and having her life lived for her while in the remake Jasmine wasn't running away from home she just wanted to see her kingdom since she was locked up in her home ever since her mother was murdered. Both reasons aren't bad, though I have to question Jasmine's plan since she just left with no money and never planned on going back. So...what was the plan exactly? Still, not a bad reason to leave the palace forever it just feels like she could have put more thought in this.
Favorite Aladdin and Jasmine meeting
O 4
R 2
O and R 1
First impressions are important, and saving someone from getting their hand chopped off or getting their bracelet taken aren't too bad. In the original Aladdin sees Jasmine is in trouble after she accidentally steals an apple to feed a starving boy and jumps in to help her. Using quick thinking, he tells the merchant Jasmine is his crazy sister and "returns" the apple and they're able to walk away. In the remake Jasmine gives some children apples and when the merchant accuses her of stealing she defends herself saying the children were hungry. The merchant then tries to take Jasmine's mother's bracelet but Aladdin gets between them and gently tells Jasmine to trust him as he gives her bracelet to the merchant. As they walk away Aladdin reveals he was able to sneak the bracelet back and they make a run for it. While Jasmine and Aladdin's meeting is cute in the remake in the original we see Aladdin's quick thinking and smooth talk at work and Jasmine pretending to be out of her gourd and hers and Aladdin's interaction always brings a laugh out of the audience.
Favorite Cave of Wonders scene
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
As I said before, the inside and outside of the remake Cave of Wonders isn't as amazing as the original. There's some changes with action in the remake. In the original Carpet is messing Abu until Abu loses his cool and Aladdin finally sees it, in the remake Carpet is pinned under some rubble (how'd that happen?) and Aladdin helps it get free. And in the original Abu is the only one tempted by the treasure while Aladdin has a single short moment of weakness when he's almost tempted until Abu snaps him out of it. The escape from the cave when it's self destructing isn't as intense as the original and the special effects could have been better. Jafar's betrayal wasn't as scary as the original, only stepping on Aladdin's fingers so he could fall instead of brandishing a scary crooked dagger.
Favorite Genie Introduction
O 4
R 1
O and R 2
Remake Genie's introduction was pretty good, giving a serious introduction but then stopping to look around for the "real guy in charge". But in the original there's not just smoke, the lamp actually goes crazy a little and lights up and Genie comes out looking giant and intimidating until, "Whoa! 10,000 years will give you such a crick in the neck!" Remake Genie's intro was funny, but not as funny as original Genie's.
Favorite I Wish to Be a Prince scene
O 3
R 3
O and R 1
Both scenes were funny and the remake brought attention to the gray area that's involved with genies that never came up in the original.
Favorite Aladdin and Jasmine reunion
O 3
R 3
O and R I
Okay so at the time I hadn't seen the remake yet so I didn't know Aladdin and Jasmine reunited twice. So I'll talk about both of them jic. In the original Aladdin sneaks onto Jasmine's balcony and she's understandably angry to see him after what happened earlier and wants him to leave her alone. He is able to convince her to go on a magic carpet ride with him and she starts to recognize him. In the remake there's two reunions; one after they meet in the marketplace because he wants to return her bracelet and the other where he sneaks on her balcony and convinces her to go on a carpet ride with him. The first reunion is sweet, with him still thinking she's Dalia and they plan to meet again the next night, the other where she asks him where Ababwa is and he "helps" her find it on the map. While she's not a fan of Prince Ali at first either, she's not as aggressive as the original. I personally haven't seen any talk about what anyone thought of the remake reunions or which one they prefered so it's hard to really say anything about this.
Favorite Magic Carpet Ride
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
In the original Aladdin and Jasmine go out and see the world while in the remake they're flying around the kingdom. While it was nice to see more of Agrabah and the visuals were very pretty, seeing the world and seeing the couple fly through the clouds next to the birds in the sky was way more breathtaking.
Favorite Jasmine tricking Aladdin into revealing who he is
O 2
R 2
O and R 2
In the original Jasmine makes a comment that it's a shame Abu had to miss out on the fun and Aladdin said it's okay because he doesn't like fireworks or flying before realizing his mistake. In the remake Jasmine "sees" a monkey and asks if it's Abu and Aladdin says it couldn't be before realizing HIS mistake. Both versions were well done but there's always this one issue with the original that the remake fixed; why didn't Jasmine question how Aladdin was alive after being told by Jafar that he was executed and feeling depressed about it for a couple days? In the original she gets aggressive and yells at him. Yes, he lied to her but how did she not question him suddenly being alive? One user who preferred the original said Jasmine was being boring about it but personally I take that over original Jasmine's reaction
Favorite kiss
O 7
R
The kiss in the original looked like a real kiss and it felt like there was more of a connection between Jasmine and Aladdin. The kiss in the remake was sweet but it didn't look as real. It looked more simple by comparison
Favorite almost drowning
O 2
R 5
One user said they thought remake Jafar was too talkative in this scene while another user thought that the remake scene was more intense with the music. The remake version fixed another mistake from the original; there's no explaination why Razoul and the guards knocked out Aladdin and threw him off a cliff to drown him. Even if Jafar used his staff on them they would have looked like they were in a trance. In the remake if Jafar used his staff on the guards we know the people he's controlling don't look like they actually are in a trance when he's done. There might be mixed thoughts for this one but the remake still wins.
Favorite Aladdin/Genie argument
O 6
R 1
In the original Aladdin can't free Genie because he's scared that he won't be able to keep up the act on his own and Genie is upset while in the original if Aladdin is scared he's not showing it, he acts more cocky about it and Genie is disappointed. The remake Aladdin seemed very unlikable and out of character in this scene, and while original Aladdin feel like he could free Genie it's more understandable because he's scared.
Favorite version of the lamp being stolen
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
Jafar originally being a thief make a good callback when he is able to steal the lamp from Aladdin without him knowing until it's too late. But fans preferred the original because Iago was more useful.
Favorite Jafar's Hypnotism
O 6
R 1
The hypnotism in the remake was a little more subtle but most of the time I couldn't even tell if the staff was actually on. The staff had a beautiful design but lit up like a child's toy. The staff in the original looked simple by comparison but memorable and the calm, creepy voice Jafar used sold the scene more.
Favorite Jafar Taking Over Agrabah
O 6
R
O and R 1
You guys, Jafar took over Agrabah during a musical number. Of course original wins this one. Okay that's not the only thing :P In the original giant Genie picks up the palace and puts it on a mountain and Jafar uses his powers to take control of Sultan, Jasmine, and Aladdin like his own personal puppets, turns Rajah into a cub and Abu and Aladdin back to normal, and then banishes Aladdin and Abu to the ends of the earth. Original Jafar looks like he's having fun and sounds so smug while when remake Jafar takes over he just wishes to be Sultan, to be a powerful Sultan, changes Ali back to Aladdin, and sends him to the ends of the earth. It feels a bit rushed and Jafar is more serious than smug about it.
Favorite Banishment in Snow
O 5
R 2
In the remake we see more of Aladdin's use of parkour to help Abu and the carpet save him after he falls through the crevice into the snow. In the original Aladdin finds Abu and finds Carpet trapped and we see him use his quick thinking to keep Abu and himself from getting crushed. As impressive as remake Aladdin's parkour is, original Aladdin's quick thinking is one of the memorable things about his character and one of the reasons why he's so loved.
Favorite Battle With Jafar
O 6
R
O and R 1
As great as the chase scene was with giant Iago with the shocking Carpet "death" scene...it's still just a giant parrot and after the chase is over the climax is still dull compared to the original. Remake Jafar does take control of everyone but instead of treating them like puppets they're just frozen. Even the part where Aladdin convinces Jafar to wish to be a genie is unimpressive but not as unimpressive as Jafar in Genie form. The original had Jasmine in a giant hourglass, Carpet unraveling, Abu getting turned into a toy, (all while Jafar is making PUNS) and Aladdin fighting Jafar as a giant snake. It's one of most epic climaxes any movie could have. At least in the remake climax they left out slave Jasmine. Jasmine may have taken one for the team in the original but she was still 16 years old flirting with an older man and kissing him.
Favorite Jasmine picking Aladdin
O 3
R 3
O and R 1
Both versions were very sweet, with Jasmine running to Aladdin and he picks her up and spins her as she says she picks him in the original and with Jasmine becoming Sultan, following Aladdin and telling him his Sultan orders him to stop, Aladdin asking if he's in trouble and Jasmine responding "Only because you got caught." I'm sorry but I thought that line was cute.
Original - 170 1/2 (the half is from the animal sidekicks)
Remake - 70 1/2
Original wins again!
Favorite Aladdin
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
Personally, I thought Mena did a great job for the most part, but Aladdin was changed from being a confident smooth talker to a socially awkward dork (and I mean dork in a nice way). The original Aladdin had a couple awkward moments where he stumbled over the right words or said the wrong thing but they barely happened. Remake Aladdin suddenly became incredibly awkward at the drop of the hat at one point in the movie. Some people probably didn't mind that but it bothered a lot of fans.
Favorite Jasmine
O 2
R 3
O and R 2
Both versions of Jasmine were great on their own but comparing the two together it's understandable why some people didn't like the new Jasmine as much as the old one. The original Jasmine didn't have as much screentime as Aladdin but she left a huge impact on little girls everywhere with her fiery spirit and her infamous quote, "I am not a prize to be won!" Remake Jasmine had more screentime just she didn't have as much spitfire as the original Jasmine did. One user even said that they didn't like that Jasmine became a "power-hungry politician". Naomi still did an amazing job as Jasmine, especially with the song Speechless. In the end, remake wins this one.
Favorite Animal Sidekicks (Rajah, Iago, Abu)
O 5
R
Rajah Remake 1
Abu Remake 1
Iago Original 1
The remake sidekicks, mostly Abu and Iago, weren't as funny or animated as the original. Remake Abu acted more like a monkey and remake Iago acted a little more like the parrot original Iago pretended to be, only smarter obviously. The remake sidekicks weren't too bad, they just can't beat the original
Favorite Genie
O 5
R
O and R 2
No one could ever replace Robin Williams as Genie in our hearts, not Dan Castellaneta or Will Smith. Will Smith is no Robin Williams but he made remake Genie his own without being disrespectful and he made the audience laugh with his own jokes instead of just copying Robin. Original Genie won our hearts with jokes some of us still reference to this day and his impressions of celebrities, while dated, are still memorable. Remake Genie didn't do impressions but he was still funny even if some of them aren't as quotable worthy as the original Genie (my personal favorites are "In ten thousand years, I have never been so embarrassed." and A: She's a princess G: Awe, aren't they all?)
Favorite Carpet
O 6
R 1
Like the animal sidekicks, remake Carpet wasn't as animated as original carpet. To be honest, the only thing I remember about remake carpet before the climax is just it making sandcastles and even doing the classic disney castle logo complete with "fairy dust" over it.
Favorite Jafar
O 6
R
O and R 1
Original Jafar was a scary villain even when he was so calm and collected, he had the right look and the right voice. Remake Jafar didn't give that impression, especially when he almost lost his cool at the party. A lot of people had a hard time seeing remake Jafar as an actual threat and thought he was miscast. However, a lot of people did like his new backstory that he was a thief in the past who aimed higher. Some people didn't like it as much, saying it was more of a lame rags to riches story.
Favorite Sultan
O 5
R 2
Like Maurice, Sultan was originally a comic relief dad who was then changed to be a more taken-to-be-seriously dad. Some people probably prefer the seriousness over the silly and vice versa.
Favorite Cave of Wonders
O 7
R
Inside and outside the original Cave of Wonders is an iconic character and scene with the infamous quote "Who disturbs my slumber?" In the remake the Cave of Wonders looks more like a cheap park attraction, it's mouth only moving to eat someone and even that wasn't too impressive and the inside was dark with only bits of treasure scattered around instead of being in huge piles. My husband said it reminded him of the Isla de Muerta cave in the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie and now I can't unsee it.
Favorite Arabian Nights
O 3
R 3
O and R 1
Two users who voted original/remake said that the "original/remake is more powerful" and one wasn't a fan of the changed lyrics and said the remake didn't pack the same punch. They're both good songs, some of the remake's changed lyrics helped the song be more acceptable compared to the original (anyone remember the original lyric in the original Arabian Nights before they changed the lyric the first time?). There's just a lot of mixed views for this one.
Favorite One Jump Ahead
O 4
R 1
O and R 2
We're introduced to Aladdin in the original with this song and he's telling the audience why he does what he does. It's an animated song (both literally and figuratively) with a lot of comedy and action. In the remake we have already met Aladdin and is instead explaining this to Jasmine while they're running away from the guards together. The remake One Jump Ahead is fun to watch and it is interesting to see Jasmine included in this scene but it's not as great as the original. There weren't a lot of comments about why they picked what except for one comment that one user did like Jasmine was a part of it.
Favorite One Jump Ahead Reprise
O 7
R
Mena was a good singer but this was definitely one of the times his singing was pretty weak. I know I said it before but I'll say it again; the way he was singing this song it was like watching a high school production. And in the original, this song was supposed to be depressing after Aladdin was looked down on for being a street rat. The remake version doesn't give that vibe at all, it feels more uplifting by comparison (I might not be using the right word for that)
Favorite Friend Like Me
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
The remake Friend Like Me was fun to watch with its own originality instead of completely copying the original and Will Smith did looked and sounded like he was really into it but once again, it doesn't beat the original. Though honestly, I'm glad the remake took out the part Aladdin almost kissed one of the girls.
Favorite Prince Ali
O 5
R 2
Original Prince Ali had a lot going on, with Genie shapeshifting, Aladdin looking like he was having fun and playing the part of a prince, great singing, just a fun song. The remake Prince Ali didn't have shapeshifting except Genie only dressing up in drag (which, compared to the original seemed really out of nowhere), Aladdin looked like he was embarassed or awkward and wasn't riding Abu the elephant, Will Smith's singing being subpar compared to Robin William's singing, and was kinda boring. I can't speak for other people but honestly, I felt really bored when I watched this scene and was just waiting for it to be over.
Favorite A Whole New World
O 5
R
O and R 2
The only reason given for this one is it sounded like High School Musical to that user. The remake wasn't as great as the original but both sounded beautiful. The original brings more nostalgia though.
Favorite Jasmine's Reason to Go to the Marketplace
O 2
R 4
O and R 1
In the original Jasmine ran away because she hated feeling so trapped and having her life lived for her while in the remake Jasmine wasn't running away from home she just wanted to see her kingdom since she was locked up in her home ever since her mother was murdered. Both reasons aren't bad, though I have to question Jasmine's plan since she just left with no money and never planned on going back. So...what was the plan exactly? Still, not a bad reason to leave the palace forever it just feels like she could have put more thought in this.
Favorite Aladdin and Jasmine meeting
O 4
R 2
O and R 1
First impressions are important, and saving someone from getting their hand chopped off or getting their bracelet taken aren't too bad. In the original Aladdin sees Jasmine is in trouble after she accidentally steals an apple to feed a starving boy and jumps in to help her. Using quick thinking, he tells the merchant Jasmine is his crazy sister and "returns" the apple and they're able to walk away. In the remake Jasmine gives some children apples and when the merchant accuses her of stealing she defends herself saying the children were hungry. The merchant then tries to take Jasmine's mother's bracelet but Aladdin gets between them and gently tells Jasmine to trust him as he gives her bracelet to the merchant. As they walk away Aladdin reveals he was able to sneak the bracelet back and they make a run for it. While Jasmine and Aladdin's meeting is cute in the remake in the original we see Aladdin's quick thinking and smooth talk at work and Jasmine pretending to be out of her gourd and hers and Aladdin's interaction always brings a laugh out of the audience.
Favorite Cave of Wonders scene
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
As I said before, the inside and outside of the remake Cave of Wonders isn't as amazing as the original. There's some changes with action in the remake. In the original Carpet is messing Abu until Abu loses his cool and Aladdin finally sees it, in the remake Carpet is pinned under some rubble (how'd that happen?) and Aladdin helps it get free. And in the original Abu is the only one tempted by the treasure while Aladdin has a single short moment of weakness when he's almost tempted until Abu snaps him out of it. The escape from the cave when it's self destructing isn't as intense as the original and the special effects could have been better. Jafar's betrayal wasn't as scary as the original, only stepping on Aladdin's fingers so he could fall instead of brandishing a scary crooked dagger.
Favorite Genie Introduction
O 4
R 1
O and R 2
Remake Genie's introduction was pretty good, giving a serious introduction but then stopping to look around for the "real guy in charge". But in the original there's not just smoke, the lamp actually goes crazy a little and lights up and Genie comes out looking giant and intimidating until, "Whoa! 10,000 years will give you such a crick in the neck!" Remake Genie's intro was funny, but not as funny as original Genie's.
Favorite I Wish to Be a Prince scene
O 3
R 3
O and R 1
Both scenes were funny and the remake brought attention to the gray area that's involved with genies that never came up in the original.
Favorite Aladdin and Jasmine reunion
O 3
R 3
O and R I
Okay so at the time I hadn't seen the remake yet so I didn't know Aladdin and Jasmine reunited twice. So I'll talk about both of them jic. In the original Aladdin sneaks onto Jasmine's balcony and she's understandably angry to see him after what happened earlier and wants him to leave her alone. He is able to convince her to go on a magic carpet ride with him and she starts to recognize him. In the remake there's two reunions; one after they meet in the marketplace because he wants to return her bracelet and the other where he sneaks on her balcony and convinces her to go on a carpet ride with him. The first reunion is sweet, with him still thinking she's Dalia and they plan to meet again the next night, the other where she asks him where Ababwa is and he "helps" her find it on the map. While she's not a fan of Prince Ali at first either, she's not as aggressive as the original. I personally haven't seen any talk about what anyone thought of the remake reunions or which one they prefered so it's hard to really say anything about this.
Favorite Magic Carpet Ride
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
In the original Aladdin and Jasmine go out and see the world while in the remake they're flying around the kingdom. While it was nice to see more of Agrabah and the visuals were very pretty, seeing the world and seeing the couple fly through the clouds next to the birds in the sky was way more breathtaking.
Favorite Jasmine tricking Aladdin into revealing who he is
O 2
R 2
O and R 2
In the original Jasmine makes a comment that it's a shame Abu had to miss out on the fun and Aladdin said it's okay because he doesn't like fireworks or flying before realizing his mistake. In the remake Jasmine "sees" a monkey and asks if it's Abu and Aladdin says it couldn't be before realizing HIS mistake. Both versions were well done but there's always this one issue with the original that the remake fixed; why didn't Jasmine question how Aladdin was alive after being told by Jafar that he was executed and feeling depressed about it for a couple days? In the original she gets aggressive and yells at him. Yes, he lied to her but how did she not question him suddenly being alive? One user who preferred the original said Jasmine was being boring about it but personally I take that over original Jasmine's reaction
Favorite kiss
O 7
R
The kiss in the original looked like a real kiss and it felt like there was more of a connection between Jasmine and Aladdin. The kiss in the remake was sweet but it didn't look as real. It looked more simple by comparison
Favorite almost drowning
O 2
R 5
One user said they thought remake Jafar was too talkative in this scene while another user thought that the remake scene was more intense with the music. The remake version fixed another mistake from the original; there's no explaination why Razoul and the guards knocked out Aladdin and threw him off a cliff to drown him. Even if Jafar used his staff on them they would have looked like they were in a trance. In the remake if Jafar used his staff on the guards we know the people he's controlling don't look like they actually are in a trance when he's done. There might be mixed thoughts for this one but the remake still wins.
Favorite Aladdin/Genie argument
O 6
R 1
In the original Aladdin can't free Genie because he's scared that he won't be able to keep up the act on his own and Genie is upset while in the original if Aladdin is scared he's not showing it, he acts more cocky about it and Genie is disappointed. The remake Aladdin seemed very unlikable and out of character in this scene, and while original Aladdin feel like he could free Genie it's more understandable because he's scared.
Favorite version of the lamp being stolen
O 5
R 1
O and R 1
Jafar originally being a thief make a good callback when he is able to steal the lamp from Aladdin without him knowing until it's too late. But fans preferred the original because Iago was more useful.
Favorite Jafar's Hypnotism
O 6
R 1
The hypnotism in the remake was a little more subtle but most of the time I couldn't even tell if the staff was actually on. The staff had a beautiful design but lit up like a child's toy. The staff in the original looked simple by comparison but memorable and the calm, creepy voice Jafar used sold the scene more.
Favorite Jafar Taking Over Agrabah
O 6
R
O and R 1
You guys, Jafar took over Agrabah during a musical number. Of course original wins this one. Okay that's not the only thing :P In the original giant Genie picks up the palace and puts it on a mountain and Jafar uses his powers to take control of Sultan, Jasmine, and Aladdin like his own personal puppets, turns Rajah into a cub and Abu and Aladdin back to normal, and then banishes Aladdin and Abu to the ends of the earth. Original Jafar looks like he's having fun and sounds so smug while when remake Jafar takes over he just wishes to be Sultan, to be a powerful Sultan, changes Ali back to Aladdin, and sends him to the ends of the earth. It feels a bit rushed and Jafar is more serious than smug about it.
Favorite Banishment in Snow
O 5
R 2
In the remake we see more of Aladdin's use of parkour to help Abu and the carpet save him after he falls through the crevice into the snow. In the original Aladdin finds Abu and finds Carpet trapped and we see him use his quick thinking to keep Abu and himself from getting crushed. As impressive as remake Aladdin's parkour is, original Aladdin's quick thinking is one of the memorable things about his character and one of the reasons why he's so loved.
Favorite Battle With Jafar
O 6
R
O and R 1
As great as the chase scene was with giant Iago with the shocking Carpet "death" scene...it's still just a giant parrot and after the chase is over the climax is still dull compared to the original. Remake Jafar does take control of everyone but instead of treating them like puppets they're just frozen. Even the part where Aladdin convinces Jafar to wish to be a genie is unimpressive but not as unimpressive as Jafar in Genie form. The original had Jasmine in a giant hourglass, Carpet unraveling, Abu getting turned into a toy, (all while Jafar is making PUNS) and Aladdin fighting Jafar as a giant snake. It's one of most epic climaxes any movie could have. At least in the remake climax they left out slave Jasmine. Jasmine may have taken one for the team in the original but she was still 16 years old flirting with an older man and kissing him.
Favorite Jasmine picking Aladdin
O 3
R 3
O and R 1
Both versions were very sweet, with Jasmine running to Aladdin and he picks her up and spins her as she says she picks him in the original and with Jasmine becoming Sultan, following Aladdin and telling him his Sultan orders him to stop, Aladdin asking if he's in trouble and Jasmine responding "Only because you got caught." I'm sorry but I thought that line was cute.
Original - 170 1/2 (the half is from the animal sidekicks)
Remake - 70 1/2
Original wins again!
