What's not: There is very little consistency in the plot. In fact, there is very little of what can be called a plot. Aladin seems like a collage of some interesting scenes put together to make a movie.u00a0 While the characters are in place, they either seem to be caricatures (Genius and Ring Master) or one-dimensional zombies sleepwalking through their roles (Aladin).

Granted the special effects and the wizardy is enchanting enough to appreciate the hard work that went behind putting up those green screens, but dude...u00a0 where's the kahani ? It's like there is a drum follow without a follow-up.

The post- genie Aladin isn't that different from the one before, except that he has a new found friend in a charged-up and over-animated Genuis.u00a0

Vishal-Shekhar's score is in sync with the genre, but the songs pop out of nowhere like those annoying internet ads you want to block! Riteish looks but doesn't feel the part. His Aladin takes too long to realise the real hero within him, and by the time he does you wouldn't care to bother. For Bachchan, it's all about indulgence.

Wearing shimmering jackets with kohl in his eyes and designer hats, he puts on a show that he truly enjoys. He's having a jolly good time in the film, whether or not his co-star is, is a different tale.

Jacqueline's debut is too beauty pageant like with most of the screen time devoted to flashing that smile, looking radiant and making sure her hair is well conditioned.

Sanjay Dutt, who has the edgiest character, seems totally out of place. Lost in translation he hides the flaws and the unease behind that twirled moustache and crazy dress.

What to do: Aladin excels in the SFX department, setting a benchmark for others to follow, but as an engaging fairy tale that weaves magic and mystery it fails on every front. Revisit the 1992 Disney animated classic instead, it's definitely a better bet.

Aladin
U/A; Fantasy, Romance
Dir: Sujoy Ghosh
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandes
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