Disney has released a new clip from Guy Ritchie's upcoming live-action remake of Aladdin, showing Will Smith as the Genie performing the hit 'Prince Ali'.
In the original animated film, Robin Williams' rendition of the song was one of the most memorable moments.
But some fans have been left feeling disappointed by Smith's version, with some saying it lacks energy and others pointing out that it exposes the limitations of live-action over animation.
Of course, it's worth noting that this is just one minute of a longer song, so everyone could be jumping to conclusions before seeing it in the full context.
Smith previously said that he wanted to bring a "hip-hop flavour" to the role, to differentiate his portrayal from Williams.
"Whenever you’re doing things that are iconic, it’s always terrifying," Smith told EW in December. "The question is always: Where was there meat left on the bone? Robin didn’t leave a lot of meat on the bone with the character."
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The actor has also said he's totally okay with taking a little online flack for his Genie, especially if it's a meme.
"It was very funny," Smith told Empire. "There was a Sonic The Hedgehog / Genie frog. Everything is under such critical scrutiny.
"I came up in an era where there was no internet. It’s a new thing that I’m trying to get a handle on."
Still, at least Zayn Malik and Zhavia Ward's reworking of 'A Whole New World' got a much better reception from fans.
Aladdin hits cinemas on May 24.
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