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Jacob Moore61 says

That’s not really what I’m looking for... the original Aladdin doesn't have any extra titles attached, it's just called "Aladdin." These are sequels, and honestly, I'm only interested in the DVD release anyway. It doesn't matter. Thanks for trying, driftingpilot54.

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Sorry about that, I didn't realize we were going back that far in history! So, strictly speaking, Aladdin was filmed in 1992 and directed by Ron Clement. The movie is actually pretty famous because the Ghost Voice sounds like Oscar's own Robbie Williams. As for the animation, it was done by the standard Walt Disney studio.
The bad news? That specific film hasn't been released on DVD here in the States yet, and it doesn't look like there are any plans to bring it out this year either.

Jacob Moore61

Hey driftingpilot54, any idea if the local distributors are actually going to release Aladdin or what? There was some talk about it happening, but honestly, nobody at the video stores or even the local shops seems to have a clue.
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You can grab Aladdin - Creators of Wonders ($16) and Aladdin - King of Thieves ($25) right on the Algorithm website. Hope you're happy with how everything turned out on my end. If you need anything else, just let me know!
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Look, it's true, but there’s a catch. People just want to unwind and zone out when they watch a movie—they aren't looking to strain their brains, right? It really is just one big vicious cycle.

Honestly, this is exactly why I decided to start doing movie reviews—it’s a chance to actually be useful. You could call me a "compassionate jerk," but here's my take: in an era where money is tight for so many people, if you're going to scrape together a little cash for some entertainment, you should at least spend it on something worth watching—a truly great film.
That’s my philosophy, and I’m pretty sure most of you feel the same way, right?
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Hey there, neonfalcon6,
When I talked about certain movies being labeled "hits," I wasn't talking about actual box office smash hits. I was talking about the little tricks video rental stores play. They take a new release and brand it as a massive hit just so they can jack up the rental price (moving from $4.00 to $5.00). Honestly, distributors aren't any better; they're pros at this kind of thing. And let's be real—the plot descriptions on the back of the box almost never tell you what the movie is actually about.
As for identifying the genuine classics? I couldn't agree with you more. I personally gave Jerusalem a 9/10. If you're interested, you can check out my full review of that film over on my page.
Anyway, thanks to you and everyone else for the comments.
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As far as I'm concerned, I absolutely loved Depp in Pirates. Honestly, it might be one of his best performances to date.
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Thanks to everyone for stopping by and leaving comments! I’ll go ahead and answer your questions one by one:
1. Lisa Hill51, I totally feel you on those ads. It makes zero sense why they bombard us like this when they’re supposed to be selling movies, not commercials. The worst part is definitely some of the DVD releases where you can't escape them if you try to watch the movie. But hey, there's no order in this country, is there? Nothing ever seems to run smoothly here. Since UCLA is just a smaller distributor, they're probably just trying to plug some budget holes, though I doubt they're struggling that much.
2. Jacob Moore61 - I should be getting some firsthand info sometime tomorrow. Once I have it, I'll let you know when to expect the review on my blog, as well as when the VHS or DVD will be hitting shelves.
3. Jose Chase2 - You actually gave me a great idea to maybe start working on older films, but I need to get everything ready first. I'm planning some new projects along those lines for this fall, so hopefully, you'll enjoy them!
4. fadedsailor932 - In a way, I see your point. But the movie tries to provide answers to certain facts that should be pretty clear, while simultaneously throwing out questions and scenarios that we really ought to have answers for—but unfortunately, we don't.
Cheers, everyone!
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IN REVIEWS OF THE LATEST VHS AND DVD RELEASES I just finished watching Avalon. It’s a really fascinating look at how video games can impact people in love—or maybe more accurately, how they affect addicts. If you've seen it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. What did you make of it?

I don't have any updates on Aladdin just yet, but I'll look into it and let you know what I find. Honestly, seeing how much interest you guys have in this project really made my day! Since you're enjoying it, I’m more than happy to keep posting topics here, and I've actually got some new movie surprises in the works for you soon. Catch you later, Jack!
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No problem at all! I’m more than happy to jump in and join the conversation here.

A little while back, I started posting about VHS AND DVD MOVIES released by American distributors. To be honest, I'm just fed up with seeing every single mediocre flick slapped with a "HIT" label on the cover or the poster outside the video rental shop. Look, I get it—they need to make money—but if they're going to try and pass off junk as gold, then I can certainly step up and tell you guys what’s actually worth watching and what’s a total waste of time. What do you think? Is this a good idea? Let me know in the comments if you're down for this kind of stuff!