Jesus. If there’s any proof live action Aladdin was a mistake that clip was it. Where’s the pop? The action? The motion? Totally outclassed by 1992 Disney Animation Studios.
It feels so sluggish and small-scale, like it was filmed in a back alley courtyard at three-fourths speed.
The reason it feels so small is cinematography. A lot of shots are medium and use a neutral camera angle. There's almost nothing to demonstrate the size or the sheer power.
Contrast with the original.
Here, you barely see the golden camels. In the original you see rows and rows and rows. When they bring out the peacocks you see so many damn peacocks.
The original also uses the crowd to create depth which adds to his "power". Here it's just flat.
Look at the angle of Abu. Look at how powerful that angle makes him look. He looks huge compared to the crowd.
Look how wide the streets are compared to the live action one and the distance between the parade and "lesser" people.
The end result is a larger looking parade.
wait Disney could be reading.
Disney could own all the movie studios soon.
You know what?
I think it's just...okilly dokily!
I mean, did you SEE that transition from the green stuff to a slightly high angle of the same shot. Real riveting stuff.
