Filmmaker Guy Ritchie is best known for his work in sleek actioners. So naturally, when Disney announced that Ritchie would be remaking the classic Aladdin in live-action, most were surprised by the usual choice.

'Aladdin' review: Will Smith shines in a fitting remake of a timeless classic

By Evelyn Alsultany Though critically acclaimed and widely beloved, the 1992 animated “Aladdin” feature had some serious issues with stereotyping. Disney wanted to avoid repeating these same problems in the live action version of “Aladdin,” which came out on May 24.

How the new ‘Aladdin’ stacks up against a century of Hollywood stereotyping

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'Aladdin' review: Will Smith shines in a fitting remake of a timeless classic

How the new ‘Aladdin’ stacks up against a century of Hollywood stereotyping