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Son of Aladdin (animation, English)
Director: Rao Singeetham
 'Son of Aladdin' is the fourth animated feature film to come from the Pentamedia production house after their 'Sindbad', 'Pandavas', and 'Alibaba'. Directed by Rao Singeetham (better known as Singeetham Srinivasa Rao) and scripted by Mark Zaslove, the film has Riyaz Babu as the animation director.
The Son of Aladdin of Basra, is Mustafa. Secreted away of safely when he was still a baby by his nanny to escape the hawk eyes of the evil sorcerer ZeeZeeba. For the sorcerer had been warned that Mustafa, when he attained the age of 21 would be his nemesis. Furious at not being able to get at his target, the sorcerer kidnaps Mustafa's parents, and turns the queen into a bird, and the king into a statue. Mustafa meanwhile grows up into a brave sailor, falls in love with the princess Laila, and learns the truth about his past. How he vanquishes ZeeZeeba forms the rest of the movie.
No doubt a lot of effort has gone into the making of the film, and a lot of talent has also been involved. But yet, it does not quite match up to the standards one would expect. It is lagging behind in areas like the facial contours, the speed of movement, and the appearance of the characters. It's the sets and the backdrop, rather than the characters which attract one in this movie, like the scenes of the large blue sea which gives a realistic feel. Pravin Mani's musical score is catchy.
Malini Mannath
Published on 2nd Oct, 2003
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