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- By michael@cvcteam.com
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Disney’s live-action Aladdin, a remake of its 1992 animated film, has finally arrived in theaters, and on one level, it’s something of an achievement. The production, helmed by Guy Ritchie, had a hefty amount of cultural baggage to overcome, and has been dogged by controversy and skepticism over its premise and execution since before filming even began.
All the backlash isn’t entirely the 2019 film’s fault. Although the original movie was a critically acclaimed masterpiece,