Aladdin is a child labourer who works for a guy that exchanges "new lamps for old". This guy swaps a "new" lamp for 2-3 replacement old lamps, then brings back the old lamps for Aladdin to polish and make look like new.
Otto Englander, George Manuell, Ben Hardaway
United States
Is this worth your time? If you're into early animation history or just want to see something that feels like it was unearthed from a literal basement, sure. Watch it. If you're looking for a coherent story or a polished experience, you're going to have a bad time. This isn't your flashy Disney version. It’s got that 1...
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"Is this worth your time? If you're into early animation history or just want to see something that feels like it was unearthed from a literal basement, sure. Watch it. If you're looking for a coherent story or a polished experience, you're going to have a bad time. This isn't your flashy Disney version. It’s got that 1934 scratchiness that makes every frame feel like it's fighting to stay on the screen. The vibe The whole thing starts with Aladdin doing actual child labor, which is a bit of a g..."
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