Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- How is Aladdin different from other Disney movies that came before it? How is it similar?
- So Aladdin is pretty much a liar and a thief, right? Then why do we end up rooting for him to come out on top during this whole movie?
- The Sultan is a fairly incompetent ruler. Do you think Aladdin and Jasmine will do a better job when they're in charge? Why or why not?
- Would you consider Princess Jasmine a feminist? How is she different from other Disney princesses in the past?
- What did you think of Jafar's motivations in the movie? How does he rank in terms of other classic Disney villains?
- How would this movie be different if it were about an orphaned girl trying to scrape by on the mean streets of Agrabah?
- Are the characters in Aladdin Muslim? Does this make a difference to our understanding of the movie?
- Do you agree that Aladdin's portrayal of Arab culture is sometimes offensive? Or are there positive takeaways from the movie, too?
- Is everything resolved at the end of Aladdin, or do you still have some nagging questions?
- What would you use your three wishes for? Come on—we know you've got ideas.