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Many expected Will Smith's Genie to be a problem in Disney's Aladdin remake. 1 / 8

However, the major issue lies with director Guy Ritchie's take on Jafar. 2 / 8

Initially, fans were concerned with Genie's look, style and overall disposition. 3 / 8

Smith, however, adds his flair to the role, updating what Robin Williams did in 1992. 4 / 8

Jafar, however, doesn't have much screen time and lacks an intimidating presence. 5 / 8

Ritchie, unsurprisingly, focuses on Aladdin, the lamp and his aim to be a prince. 6 / 8

However, this takes away from fleshing out Jafar's ambitions to overthrow the Sultan. 7 / 8

And leaves his forced marriage with Jasmine feeling like a random arc in the movie. 8 / 8