Product Description

Aladdin's thrilling adventure continues with ALADDIN: THE RETURN OF JAFAR and ALADDIN AND THE KING OF THIEVES -- together for the first time on DVD in the ALADDIN II & III COLLECTION. This exciting two-movie set features two times the magic, two times the fun, and all your favorite characters!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5942 in DVD
• Brand: WEINGER,SCOTT
• Released on: 2005-01-18
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 150 minutes

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The Return of Jafar, the 1994, direct-to-video follow-up to Aladdin (it's actually four episodes of the Aladdin television program, back-to-back) is a wash-out compared to the Robin Williams-driven animation feature that kicked off the franchise. The story partially involves the villainous Jafar's parrot--Iago--trying to leave his master and befriend Aladdin and Jasmine. Williams is nowhere to be found, unfortunately; the genie's voice is provided by Dan Castellaneta, and the difference shows. --Tom Keogh

Robin Williams returns as the voice of the hyperactive genie in Aladdin and the King of Thieves, the second direct-to-video sequel to Disney's hit animated feature. Aladdin, the street beggar turned Prince, risks all to find his father among the cutthroat 40 thieves and joins his quest to find a Midas-like stone that turns everything it touches into gold. A significant cut above most made-for-video animation, this energetic adventure largely leaves Princess Jasmine and the genie behind for a father-and-son quest. Guest voice Jerry Orbach suggests Sean Connery with his thick-as-molasses delivery as the master thief Sa'luk and, despite his limited screen time, Williams once again delights with his wild flights of fantasy as the big blue Genie. A rousing tale full of last-minute escapes and spectacular, kid-sized thrills that even parents will find entertaining. --Sean Axmaker

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Fun Classic Disney Movie!!
I love Aladdin and these two movies complete my set...a must have for any Disney fan

Two Inferior Sequels Get a DVD Release
This two disc set is the only official way to get the direct to video sequels to Aladdin. While they have their moments, they are worth it only for die hard fans.

Up first is "Return of Jafar." In it, Jafar and Iago manage to escape from the Cave of Wonders and set out for the palace. Iago wants to get back into the palace, but Jafar is intent on revenge. Can he ruin Aladdin's new life? And how do you kill an all powerful genie?

Rounding out the trilogy is "Aladdin and the King of Thieves." Aladdin and Jasmine are getting married, but their wedding is interrupted by a band of thieves. Once Aladdin learns that his supposedly dead father is the leader, he takes off to try to find and reform him. Can he do it? And what kind of problems will this family reunion hold for all involved?

The movies are okay, but they pale in comparison to the original. The majority of the voice cast is back (Robin Williams is painfully absent from "Jafar.") The stories and fast paced and move along well. Unfortunately, Aladdin spends a lot of time lying in both of these films. You'd think he'd learn nothing good ever comes from that. And the animation, while good, isn't at the same level as the original.

The biggest strike against these movies is the songs. They never capture the magic of the original and actually slow both stories down.

These movies are diverting and aren't a complete waste of time. However, they also aren't nearly as good as the movie that spawned them. Proceed with caution, but get them if you are interested.