A Kid in Aladdin's Palace (1997)

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Calvin, a young pizza delivery boy, is mistaken for the "Great Deliverer" by Aladdin, an eighth century genie imprisoned in a lamp. Thinking that the boy is his only hope for deliverance, the genie lures him back to the eigth century where he must join forces with Ali Baba in order to save Aladdin from the evil hands of Luxor.

Film Intro
"A Kid in Aladdin's Palace" is a direct-to-video, family-friendly experience film produced in 1997 by filmmaker Michael Kruzan. The film is a sequel to the 1995 film "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" and draws heavily from the Arabian folklore and stories, especially from the traditional, "Aladdin".

Main Plot
The film revolves around the main character, Calvin Fuller, a teenaged fast-food worker who formerly time-traveled to medieval England in the prequel. This time, an incident sends him and his wonderful genie sibling, Aladdin's sibling, to ancient Arabia. Here, Calvin, again, needs to face another villainous threat while he's enjoying his normal teen lifestyle in his house town of Reseda, California.

He accidentally finds a genie's lamp and absentmindedly wants himself to Aladdin's Palace in Baghdad, where he fulfills not just Aladdin and the genie, but likewise the bad guy of the story, a wicked sorcerer, Luxor. The lamp originally belonged to Luxor who desires to get it back for his wicked wishes.

Characters and Setting
Calvin Fuller, played by Thomas Ian Nicholas, is the film's unwitting hero who once again finds himself in a historic experience. Apart from Aladdin and Luxor, the movie likewise presents Aladdin's love interest, Princess Scheherazade. Unlike the very first movie, this sequel puts a lot more focus on comedic components and uses the unique Arabian setting to provide a fairy-tale-style setting filled with magic, genies, and palaces.

Pivotal Moments and Climax
Calvin's immersion into his brand-new environment consists of learning abilities like sword battling and to acknowledge his own strengths. Together with the film's humorous antics, there are also plenty of harmful scenarios that Calvin must browse, especially handling Luxor's efforts to take the magic lamp.

In the movie's climax, Calvin needs to rally the palace's forces to assist defeat Luxor, protect the safety of the palace, and make sure that the lamp does not fall under incorrect hands.

Resolution and Ending
In the end, Calvin, utilizing his wit and bravery, together with the aid of his good friends from the ancient world, Aladdin and the genie, beats Luxor. The light is protected, and Luxor's efforts to get its power are wasted. Calvin bids goodbye to his Arabian pals and wishes to return home. Pleased to have actually conserved the day once again, Calvin is sent back to his own time, bearing home with him important life lessons and unforgettable memories.

Conclusion
"A Kid in Aladdin's Palace" is a fantastical adventure movie that is packed with humor, suspense, and teenage bravery. It acts as an amazing chapter in Calvin's legend as the accidental time-traveling hero. While it may not have the cinematic splendour of big-budget movies, it proves to be a charming and enjoyable experience, especially for the more youthful audiences, who would enjoy to envision themselves withstanding wicked sorcerers and conserving the day.

Top Cast

  • Thomas Ian Nicholas (small)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Calvin Fuller
  • Rhona Mitra (small)
    Rhona Mitra
    Sheherazade
  • Nicholas Irons (small)
    Nicholas Irons
    Ali Baba
  • James Faulkner (small)
    James Faulkner
    Luxor
  • Taylor Negron (small)
    Taylor Negron
    Genie
  • Aharon IpalĂ©
    Aladdin
  • Diana Kent (small)
    Diana Kent
    Jasmine
  • Roger Ennals
    Koos Koos
  • David Kirsch
    Bob
  • Gordon Winter
    Hummis
  • Neil Conrich (small)
    Neil Conrich
    Rishad