Aladdin: Special Edition (2004, DVD)

This is the third and final Menken / Rice masterpiece, the first two being The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Same basic Disney plot - you can always expect a happy ending!

The score and vocals are breathtakingly beautiful - Disney really pushed the creative envelope on this one, and won!

I remember falling in love with this over ten years ago - I still have the first edition CD and VHS. You'll love it on DVD, and so will your children!

Aladdin" continued Disney's hot streak of family friendly but witty animated classics that broke box office records. Unfortunately, the magic was to last for a couple more movies. No small part of the success of "Aladddin" can be attributed to the songwriting team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Menken and Ashman (who also wrote the winning songs for "Beauty and The Beast" and "Little Shop of Horrors"). Also, the witty self assured direction, like that of "Beauty and The Beast", helped define a hip, new Disney that had something for everyone.

So what's the difference between the "Special Editon" and the "Special Edition Gift Set". Plenty but as to whether it's worth the extra cost depends on how much of a fan you are of the film. The "Special Edition" comes only with the DVDs (the featurettes and documentaries are discussed below). The "Special Edition Gift Set" comes with all that plus six original illustrations on heavy stock of characters from the film. You also get a deluxe book that's housed in a slipcase. It's very nice, indeed. Now, if I were Disney I also would have included the soundtrack and also made this edition a numbered, limited edition. While it might grow in value until the next generation of disc players come out and this is re-released yet again for Blu-Ray discs, it would have been better for fans to do a limited numbered edition. Oh, and I forgot the film frame from the original movie.

"Aladdin" looks great on DVD with sharp, clear images and bright, vivid colors. I didn't detect any analog or digital blemishes worth noting. The Disc looks even better than the laserdisc version issued nearly a decade ago and worlds better than the VHS with crisper, clearer sound and a much cleaner more vivid (and colorful)picture. The "Disney Enhanced" 5.1 soundtrack actually improves the dialogue and songs giving them better clarity and added presence.

The extras are a mixed bag but most of them are well worth having. There's deleted scenes presented in rough pencil animation, deleted songs highlighted by the terrific "Proud of Your Boy". Clay Aiken sings a version of the song for a music video. We also get "A Whole New World" performed by the dipsy duo of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. The two hour "A Diamond in the Rough" is a fascinating glimpse behind-the-scenes of this marvelous movie. We also get to see scenes from the deleted storyline for the film. Pop-up trivia facts can also be programmed to play on the DVD player as well. The two audio commentary tracks feature the directors and producer of the film while the second has some very funny commentary from the various character animators involved in the film.

"Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride" is the best of the extras included here. It's actually not a game per se but a magic carpet ride that's best experienced on as big a TV as possible with the lights out. It's as close to a thrill ride ever presented on home video. "Inside the Genie's Lamb" is a mildly interesting and entertaining glimpse into the Genie's habitat. We also get "Genie World Tour". This bit of whimsy is fun and Disney directors actually entertained the notion of putting it on during the end credits at one time. It's clever and a witty short. "3 Wishes Game" might keep little ones entertained once or twice although some little ones will need help operating the DVD remote to play the game. Parents stay close by so the kids don't throw the remote at the TV in frustration. You can also select your favorite "A

Wonderful movie and songs are excellent. Great addition to disney movie collection. Classic prince/princess storyline.

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I decided to buy this particular copy of the DVD because it was special edition with extras on another disc. This movie is great. I love it. If you like Disney movies and you haven't already seen Aladdin, you should! I definitely recommend this movie.

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I bought this Disney DVD for my two little boys and they love it! Like most Disney movies, it's wonderful and entertaining for kids. But this one, in particular, has music you can sing along with and fun, captivating scenes. Some of the dialogue is directed mostly for adults though. Nevertheless, it's a great movie for the whole family.

C'mon, it's a classic! It's exciting and heart felt. Some of my other favorites are Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King!

Great movie for kids and adults too. Robin Williams, I love his humor. You can laugh and sing right along with this movie.

Great movie! One of my sons favorites, this will be a hit in my house for years to come, hopefully even for the grandkids!

Perfect Movie Love the soundtrack, not just for the kids.. a lot of stuff that the adukts would understand too

Excellent movie lots of great music and animation and can you say
JEANIE in the lamp ROBIN WILLIAMS worth every penny.

no dislikes,timeless classic bought for son in law and grand baby.the movie was excellent gift for anyone. you have a boy they will love this movie at any age. great action ,honesty and love

Exciting movie, I watched it when my 17 year old was young and now again with my 6 year old. One of disney's best.

I purchased Aladdin: Special Edition (2004, DVD). It was for sell at a great price. It was just as described, perfect condition! And it was shipped fast, which was greatly appreciated.

My daughter loves rhis DVD and I do too! I bought it because my much older loved as a child and I knew my younger daughter would too..

My children have loved Aladdin since the first time we rented it. It is truly another timeless movie, and helps to teach children about honesty. This is a movie with a touch of the magical, that helps expand imaginations. I love Robin Williams as the Genie, he is hilarious. With a magic carpet, and all of the colorful characters such as Abu the monkey, Raja the tiger, Jafar the evil sorcerer who wants to take over the World, this movie keeps you on the edge of your seat, and holds your attention. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend you do, especially if you have young children. My children are now teens, and they still enjoy it. I purchased it for them, and plan to keep it for my grandchildren if I ever have any. If not, I know I will take it out and watch it myself occasionally.

This is one of Disney's great tributes. Always enjoyable to view. Arrived in perfect condition. Thank you!

one of my favorite disney movies as a kid (and adult). my girls are 3, so i am steadily adding to their disney collection. fun for the whole family!

The movie arrived super fast and is a platinum feature double cd with tons of footaga about how the film was made and how the cartoons are drawn. The feature is original and the songs like the characters are unique and very great to hear. I'd recommend the movie to anyone with children who want to teach them about being themselves!

I bought the DVD Alladin one month ago and was immediately seen by my dougther, she loved. It´s a very good romance, charming and very original movie. It has specials bonus, a kind versions for the theme music. Overall, I'd recommend the DVD if you're on a budget. Is perfect for the hole family!

Love the movie. My little girl loves this movie. It's always been an all time favorite. One for the collection!