Semiotics Original Aladdin vs. 2019 Aladdin

Aladdin 1992 vs. Aladdin 2019 Semiotics 

Aladdin 1992

 Aladdin 2019

While most see the original 1992 version of Aladdin and the 2019 version of Aladdin to be pretty much the same, there are definitely some changes that play a big part in the development of different messages that the new movie provides the audience with. One of the biggest differences between these movies is that Jasmine definitely has more of a plot in the newer movie. In the original movie, she is barely seen as more than a sex object in many parts of the film, but, in the 2019 version, she is much more vocal and is even able to become Sultan herself (even if that isn't extremely historically accurate). While her goal in the original film was to have the marriage law changed so that she could marry Aladdin, her goal in the new film was much different, with her wanting the marriage law changed so that she could become Sultan. The law is changed so that she can become Sultan, and then she rewrites the marriage law herself so that she can marry Aladdin. She even has her own song in the remake, compared to only having a duet in the original. 

Adaptation: Both films have pretty much the same plot. The only major differences in the outcome of the movie is that, in the new film, Jasmine becomes Sultan and Genie gives up his powers and becomes completely human for love. The newer film is definitely more comical with the first, which is expected with Will Smith playing the role of Genie.

Ideology: Both versions deal with Western ideology and dream, a sort of rags to riches story. It also holds the important message that it is important to be yourself and stay true to who you are because who you are is what makes you special and unique from everyone else. 

Genre: These movies belong to many genres. They fit into the genres of music, comedy, romance, fantasy, and adventure. There is definitely more comedy in the 2019 version compared to the 1992 version, and, due to the continual development of technology, it seems to be more adventurous. When Aladdin is in the cave, you can almost feel like you are there, as well. 

Social History: There is a great deal of controversy going on as to where Aladdin is based from. Some say China, while others say the Middle East. The original story of Aladdin is actually just one story in a collection of over a thousand that comes from 1000 Nights, which is said to have originated in Persia in the eighteenth century. 

Semiotics: The pragmatic relationship would probably have to be how in the first film Aladdin becomes Sultan, but in the second film Jasmine becomes Sultan. While it is a major change, we may not see it as such at first because we are just happy that the characters have a happy ending. The syntagmatic relationship would have to be Aladdin's relationship with the other characters. Especially in the 2019 movie we see that he has a closer bond with Genie, which saves him in several different situations.