"The Arabian Without Fear" Talkback

[Peter Paltridge]

The Arabian Without Fear

Did you know that during the entire original run of Disney's Aladdin, the title character was not allowed to show fear? It's true. Why did they establish such a rule, and for what purpose? Find out this week!

 

[Chris]

A great read.
I don't remember Aladdin that much, nor the TV show.

 

[Mysterious H]

I could have sworn he showed fear early in the Ends of the Earth scene, looking for Abu in the snow. I rewatched it (Aladdin’s my favorite Disney Renaissance film) and it’s stronger than surprise but not fear either- concern maybe.

I can see some Pretty Woman in Jasmine- mostly in how she uses her shoulders and her attitude but I can see where Katzenberg was coming from. Also, Marty and Jennifer are about equals so that works but (no offense to Claudia Wells or Elizabeth Shue) Jennifer is no Jasmine. She’s way out of Marty and Aladdin’s league- she’s even out of Prince Ali’s league. That Maverick confidence is what carries him through- he never doubted he was the best or that he would get Kelly McGillis and he was right, maybe because of it.

 

[Dsneybuf]

Interestingly, the original trailer made Aladdin look scared while Jafar threatens, "This is not done yet, boy!" by replacing a shot of Prince Ali defiantly running towards Jafar with one of "street rat" Al looking disgusted/surprised at Jasmine kissing Jafar; with apparently no regard for not only this rule, but also the changes in lighting or costumes: