Jasmine off aladin9/24/2023 Director and producer John Musker explains: "In early screenings, we played with him being a little bit younger, and he had a mother in the story. One of the first issues that the animators faced during the production of Aladdin was the depiction of Aladdin himself. When Aladdin was only an infant, his father, Cassim, left him and his mother in order to find a better life for his family. He has to steal food in the local market in order to survive. He never received a formal education, and has only learned by living on the streets of the city Agrabah. When Aladdin is initially introduced, he is an 18 year old man. Mena Massoud played a live-action version of the character in a live action adaptation of the 1992 film. He also stars in the two direct-to-video sequels The Return of Jafar (1994) and Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996), as well as the animated television series based on the film. He is voiced by Scott Weinger, while his singing voice is provided by Brad Kane. ALADDIN is now in theaters and you can read our review of the film HERE.Aladdin is a fictional character in Disney's animated film Aladdin based on " Aladdin", a folk tale of Middle Eastern origin. Strong female role models, like Princess Jasmine, have the opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our society and promote gender equality. Particularly, little girls are able to see the possibilities of leadership and strength reflected in Princess Jasmine’s story. The portrayal of Jasmine as a strong female character provides a role model for children of all genders to promote empathy, equality, and understanding. Overall, the live action remake of ALADDIN is a fun, entertaining, and feminist rendition of the classic fairy tale. Despite the title, this new remake could have just as easily been titled “Jasmine” given the compelling nature of her storyline. Unlike the previous film, where her being married off to a man and being unable to rule the kingdom independently is somewhat glossed over, the live action Aladdin directly opposes the sexist treatment of Jasmine. Although this direct focus on Jasmine as strong can be seen as overemphasized, as a movie for children Jasmine’s empowered disposition is, in my view, appropriately reflected. While she is singing Speechless, men are disappearing around her symbolically suggesting her surpassing patriarchal barriers that stand in her way. The motif of remaining “silent” and navigating oppressive male authorities are present throughout the film. It is very obvious that the film was written to promote Jasmine as a strong female character. One critique of the film may be the heavy-handedness in which feminist themes are commented on. Jasmine’s portrayal of a strong, courageous, and intelligent woman who breaks down barriers makes her a hero of the film. The decision to allow Jasmine to become sultan without a husband is a huge departure from the animated version where she is only allowed to marry Aladdin who succeeds her father. Additionally, there is a pay-off at the end of the film, where Jasmine’s independence and reluctance to go quietly is rewarded with her becoming sultan despite being unmarried. Although it is arguably one of the least catchy songs in the film, it soulfully brings Jasmine’s narrative to the forefront. A new song, Speechless, is added to the film to highlight Princess Jasmine’s experience of “being seen and not heard”. We are invited into Jasmine’s inner world and experience her pain in being dismissed because of her gender identity. Actress Naomi Scott exceptionally captures Jasmine’s heart wrenching emotional experience of being objectified and valued only for her beauty. Her battle for independence and recognition for her ideas is greatly emphasized. Whereas in the original Princess Jasmine’s struggle to remain independent was a somewhat auxiliary component to the story, here, her character is expanded upon in greater detail. Unlike the original, Princess Jasmine becomes a main focal point of the film and has a story arc that arguably overshadows Aladdin’s. 2019’s ALADDIN reflects the societal changes we have collectively made in supporting women’s equality. The writers, John August and Guy Richie, delicately balance the original narrative while incorporating themes to accommodate contemporary audiences. Princess Jasmine brings to life a strong female character that we can all get behind. Feminism is alive and well in Disney’s live-action remake of the animated classic, ALADDIN.
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