If Robin were still alive, then he probably would've played the Genie in the live-action version as well, kind of like how James Earl Jones reprised his role as Mufasa.
Fun fact: In Brazil, Robin Willians and Will Smith share the same voice actor. So yeah! The dude literally played both versions of the characters in both movies. Absolute legend!
Well let’s be honest with ourselves, if Robin Williams was still alive he would’ve done the live action genie. But will smith was a good choice though I was a bit unsure about it when I first saw it but I’ve warmed up to Will Smiths genie
If Robin was still alive, he and Will Smith would totally do this duet together, probably live during an anniversary celebration or something. *R.I.P. Robin Williams: Talented and funny as hell, and a damn good person and father*
@@teleportedbreadfor3days I think that in this case, there were only three people that could play the genie: Will Smith, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. But Mr. Carrey cannot sing, and Mr Williams would be 71 (If you are going to have somebody barechested for most of the movie, you need him/her to have a good body!)
True, but you know what would've made this Genie even more unique than the one we got? If he was kind of this blue, eldritch light that can transform into any actor/actress at will. So, celebrities from Will Smith to Mark Hamill, Jack Black to Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Carrey to Bill Murray, John Cena to Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig to Tina Fey, Darren Criss to Yvette Nicole Brown, Simon Pegg to Bill Hader, Adam Sandler to Andy Samberg, Seth Rogen to Kevin James, could all come in and act for a short time (during breaks of films/shows they were working on) and put their own spin on the Genie.
@@tysargent9647 I'm totally fine with Will Smith as the Genie full time, but I do think the movie would've been cooler if they had actors come in for impersonations
Literally the only good actor in that film. I liked his romance with Jasmines servant/maid 100% more than Aladdin and Jasmine. And when u prefer the romance of secondary characters in a movie, u know u done fùcked up 🧐🤔
Agreed without his name in it I most likely wouldn't have even watched it I'm all for finding new acting talent. but they need time to rise... You can't introduce them into such a big role like this they could ruin the whole film simply because their newer actors no one knows who they are Aladdin and jasmine are iconic roles to just like Robin Williams genie they picked a big name to step into the genie role which was a great start but they needed the main roles to be names people have heard of and wanted to see For example jasmine was always attitude and standing up for herself and refused to marry unless she wanted to. She was fiesty and brilliantly independant and if she made a point she made that point clear she was never silenced in the first place..... If the live actor had portrayed the character properly then they wouldn't have had to save her ass with that song which I personally hated horrible addition to the film :/ I liked the handmade though she committed to the role and working that closely with will Smith as a new actor must have been nerve recking for her trying to share the camera and not get phased out or stand in a shadow and they managed to share scenes well together Just my opinion But I agree will Smith completely carried this remake xxxx
@@sydneymartin1687 thank you 😊 wanted to make a point but didn't want it to sound rude to the actors cause they did try the roles we're just to big for them xxxx
And that’s how we should judge a Genie portrayal, not if they’ll be better than the previous guy(or constantly be told that they’ll never be as good as the original), but if they are the BEST part of the whole movie because that’s what Robin’s Genie was and that is also what Will’s Genie was.
According to Genie rules, Robin Williams said the dead can't be brought back to life. Given that rule, Will Smith is the best this world could have done. Smith did a very good job but it just will never be the same. It is just like when Mako Ishikawa died. His understudy Greg Baldwin took over the voice of Aku and of iroh and did a very good job. But it will just never be the same.
@@BCHolbrook So you didn't notice that he's the dad on the boat at the beginning of the movie? Or was this your way of saying that you enjoyed it from the very beginning?
Absolutely love Will's version, he poured a lot of his music style, respecting Robin's legacy and making great choices between what was supposed to be kept and what was supposed to change.
Here after watching Once Upon a Studio, and just wanted to say that it was so nice to hear Robin Williams as the Genie one last time for a brief moment in the short. Hearing his voice 9 years after he’s passed brought tears to my eyes.
I like how there's a distinct difference between Robin's and Will's characterization of the genie. Robin has more of a classic, cheesy and goofy personality focusing around comical nonsense, while Will has more of a modern, smooth persona, mucking around and just being cool.
Not saying this comment is bad but British should never be put into writing. Again not a bad comment but 'mucking about' should never be put into writing and not voice.
@@Jarock316 except we all knew, even from the first teaser, that Jim would carry the film, and he didn’t disappoint. Actually neither did the move. Considering it was a video game movie, it was pretty damn good.
@@chef2042 Will Smith is such a great actor. He even said that he couldn't live up to Robin Williams so instead of trying to be him, he was his own Genie
"Can your friends do this?" **smickity-smackity-smack** "Can your friends do that?" **slippity-slappily-slap** "Can your friends pull this, at the drop of their haaand~"
Will Smith honored Robin's memory by being his own version of the character instead of trying to mimic him, so we can have two versions of the Genie to enjoy without needing to compare who did it better.
Yeah you’re right plus he has huge respect for him he gave him a shoutout on Twitter and said that it was a pleasure to take on such a role in which Robin had before him
If I remember correctly, though, the first genie could only really teleport Aladdin, which is why Jafar wanted the second Genie, who could grant unlimited wishes.
PyroGothNerd Yeah. It seems like the ring genie could likely only grant minor/small wishes while the lamp genie could grand those of almost unlimited magnitude (with a few limitations).
Want to see if I remember it correctly without googling it: Ring Genie had Unlimited wishes but his powers where weak and can only do trivial tasks. Lamp Genie had the 3 wishes but with virtually unlimited possibilities. Is that right?
Aladdin is my favorite Disney movie of all time. I remember watching it all the time growing up. Hearing this duet, I can't stop listening to it. I love both Robin Williams and Will Smith and this just brings a smile to my face~ Genie has always been my absolute favorite Disney character. RIP and thank you Robin Williams and thank you Will Smith!
@@kaafan91 probably because the original stories so damm hard to find nowadays, classics, especially from non-european countries, are a bitch and a half to find at bookstores in america or they cost an arm and a leg to get on ebay or amazon
Cy Johnson If you're looking for a telling of the original story I'd suggest listening to the Myths and Legends podcast, in one of the early episodes he covers the original story. It's also just a really good listen and I'm not the type of guy that listens to podcasts.
Im just Abit upset they redid something that didn't need to be redone, and will Smith just doesn't have the energy Robin had when he did the role, will is a good actor he just isn't and will never be the genie. Robin was the human equivalent of crack where will is more weed, both have a style, one is just undeniably better
Dr. Jack Bright Will said he didn’t want to mimic robin performance because he said robin did a outstanding job, note: there are 2 Genies in the original story
Everyone here is talking about how they imagine the two of them in a competition for who will be "Aladdin's friend" I imagine it as two beings of the Genie, it could be really fun to do it as an animation
I'm only disappointed in the fact that we'll never get an actual duet from these two, I mean how cool would it be if this was performed at the Grammys or Oscars & I don't watch either or.
You blended the versions so well together Robin is the OG, but Will was a pretty good Genie. He's the Fresh Genie of Agrabah. I'm sure he made Robin proud
I'm sure Robin would have jumped at the chance to re-record this with Will were he still with us. And he would have had so much fun with it. Hearing the blend was amazing to me and Robin would have absolutely loved it
I was initially really worried that the genie wouldn’t be the same without Robin Williams, but I LOVE that Will Smith didn’t try to replace him but instead out his own spin on the character. It was one of the biggest surprises in the movie and I loved it...
There wasn't a choice. Genie character was written FOR Robin Williams, They didn't even consider anyone else for the role. If Will Smith would tried to imitate it, he would propably had failed or even if he hadn't fans wouldn't have accepted it. So basically His own spin was the only choice there...Didn't like the movie myself, but Will was the only good thing about it.
I could imagine Robin doing his regular stand-up and then Will barges in and starting playing Friend Like Me and then Robin's like "LET'S GET IT ON LIKE THE PRINCE OF BEL-AIR!" and starts singing with Will.
this I agree with. I remember seeing that Will Smith was scared to portray his roll. after having seen both I love both equally and feel that he did a great job of being Geine
maybe, but this movie was actually a breaking point between williams and disney, he explicitly told them hed be in the movie but he didnt want to be use for the promos, just briefly credited. and then they followed up and made him the center of the promotions and he got extremely mad at disney
I feel like Robin would be smiling at this, he didnt seem like the kind of guy that took offense easily and Will said he wanted to honor his memory. This is beautiful
Naw, Robin was very against the commercialization of this work. That's why he quit for so long, Disney went back on their promise not to make toys out of this and their promise to mot make the genie the lead in the advertising. It's very possible that the cash grab by making a nearly unoriginal remake and using it for more toys but cutting Robin out so they can technically keep their promise just might be seen as under-handed and slimy.
@@bsabruzzo well to be fair, one of the biggest reasons is because Jeffery Katzenberg- petty asshole- didn't like that he had a role in Fern Gulley and decided to fuck him over. Honestly as much as I love Shrek and a lot of other DreamWorks movies, I wish that man had been run over by a bus
this feels like Robin is the elder Genie, more experienced and knows how to really work the system for the benefit of his master and everyone else. He wants what's good for everyone and will guide you towards the more good wishes. While Will is the younger Genie who hasn't quite hit that age of wisdom yet. He is the mischievous Genie that wants to see just how much trouble he can get his master in, and works the system for his own entertainment and to make his master regret such selfish desires
The temptation is real, but I would only be able to do an animatic since I don't have disney level skills u_u I might though Maybe I'll come back if i do :^)
If I had any skill in animation, I would do it, just because I saw a perfect video of both Genies having a friendly competition with each other to win Aladdin's favor.
In an alternate reality, Robin gladly passed the torch to Will and they did this duet together. I can see it clearly in my head as if I am in that reality.
Listening to this makes me cry every time. I love both of these two so so much. I can’t believe how long it’s been without Robin Williams and I don’t ever wanna see Will Smith go. Thank you so much for making this.
The way I saw that in my head, both genies were having a singing battle at that point. The imaginary video in my head saw both Genies having a friendly competition of one-upsmanship to be a better Genie to Aladdin, and at that part, they were jumping in front of each other to finish the song the strongest. It was basically both of them going "Nuh-uh, I'm a better friend than you," to each other.
Golden Spark I believe the first line was Robin, second Will, then the last was them both together. I listened twice and I’m pretty sure it was them taking turns then being blended together.
The ending just plays so well. With Will's repeating "You aint never had a friend, never had a friend" more than Robins orginal it really help sells them tryna compete for Aladdin's wishes or attention if they were to actually duet it.
If Robin Williams was still alive he would’ve had a huge kick out of this Omgoodness To think a year had passed and I get a lot of likes and comments. Thank you all so very much🤗🤗
@@humbledexrian I don't think so. Robbin Williams didn't have the best relationship with Disney after the movie Aladdin came out. However I would've liked to think Robin would have enjoyed Will Smith's adaptation if he was alive today.
The Best Noob I don’t he would have wanted to but I think he would have loved that they found someone to give it their own style an you should respect that instead of hating on it
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![[Electro Swing Remix] A Friend Like Me](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/xqW-Hfk0FN0/mqdefault.jpg)
1992: Classic
2019: Remake
This: Masterpiece
Hotel:trivago
The real you: Perfection
Perfection
@@HarambetheWhite wow.
So much has happened over the last month I forgot I was in a stage where I listened to this song a bunch.
@@DukeOfBepis beat me to it
I wish Robin was still alive so they could make a real duet
I just wish he was still alive
I don't think the world could handle it
If Robin were still alive, then he probably would've played the Genie in the live-action version as well, kind of like how James Earl Jones reprised his role as Mufasa.
@@Bubbabyte99 agreed, Will would have never been casted
Yeah I miss his voice and amazing acts
It sounds less like a duet and more like a battle to be Aladdin’s genie.
@@yyoungyellow I hope he doesn't slap Original Genie.
@@EliezYT ngl this song slaps harder than will smith
@DONT Shut up
@DONT I hate people who do this and just leave a rickroll or pot of spaghetti at the end
It is probably.
Fun fact: In Brazil, Robin Willians and Will Smith share the same voice actor.
So yeah! The dude literally played both versions of the characters in both movies. Absolute legend!
Wow that’s funny 😄
Sim, eu achei tão engraçado a coincidência qnd o Will foi escalado
Same thing happened in Japan.
Sim!! Incrível kkkkk
Well let’s be honest with ourselves, if Robin Williams was still alive he would’ve done the live action genie. But will smith was a good choice though I was a bit unsure about it when I first saw it but I’ve warmed up to Will Smiths genie
*I love the part where Will Smith and Robin Williams just start roasting you about how you've never had a friend.*
Same cause it’s so true and made me laugh so hard cause the truth is funny and hurts too XD
I know right 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's funny because it's true (ಥ﹏ಥ)
watch?v=nAHC7wE7SUU
Me: I have friends right?
Everyone: leaves
Me: r-right?
Robin Williams: Classic
Will Smith: AW THAT'S HOT
Yaw it’s rewind time!
Thats hot
@@MustacheOnMars9hiii jooooonnnnneeeessss
If Robin was still alive, he and Will Smith would totally do this duet together, probably live during an anniversary celebration or something.
*R.I.P. Robin Williams: Talented and funny as hell, and a damn good person and father*
I have a feeling if Robin was still alive, he would have done the live action genie too.
@@captainslow4994 Maybe, but I doubt it. Disney is very forceful about being ‘inclusive’, something they don’t actually care about
@@teleportedbreadfor3days I think that in this case, there were only three people that could play the genie: Will Smith, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey.
But Mr. Carrey cannot sing, and Mr Williams would be 71 (If you are going to have somebody barechested for most of the movie, you need him/her to have a good body!)
@souhiroraven4196 have you ever watched the mask? Jim does all of the singing for his character and it's pretty damn good
@@delastdorito4497 Did he sang "Hey Pachuko"? WOW!!!
I like how in the movie, Will Smith didn’t try to be another Robin Williams genie with all the impressions and such, and was his own genie.
True, but you know what would've made this Genie even more unique than the one we got? If he was kind of this blue, eldritch light that can transform into any actor/actress at will. So, celebrities from Will Smith to Mark Hamill, Jack Black to Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Carrey to Bill Murray, John Cena to Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig to Tina Fey, Darren Criss to Yvette Nicole Brown, Simon Pegg to Bill Hader, Adam Sandler to Andy Samberg, Seth Rogen to Kevin James, could all come in and act for a short time (during breaks of films/shows they were working on) and put their own spin on the Genie.
@@tysargent9647 Like when Genie does his impressions of people, it's the actual people that come in? That's a fun idea
@@Dommbuscus Yeah, that way, no one actor has to carry the full weight of having to live up to Robin Williams.
@@tysargent9647 I'm totally fine with Will Smith as the Genie full time, but I do think the movie would've been cooler if they had actors come in for impersonations
@@Dommbuscus and had Will as the “main form”
When Aladdin accidentally finds two lamps so the whole movie the two genies are just joking with eachother
Senpai Gamer
That, actually sounds amazing!
Would watch that 100%
Thats the actual plot of the original story from the book
s-someone make this.
Holy frick yes please?!?!? Oh my god sequels ideas 😂😂😂
Rip robin 💖💖💖
Its like the two genies are fighting for Aladdin.
😂😂✨
well the original (1001 Nights) Aladdin had 2 genies: the djinn of the ring & the djinn of the oil lamp
Exactly what I was thinking
napsterking yeah
Or there were two genies in one lamp
Just Robin Williams, and Will Smiths career chilling in heaven.
IM DEAD 💀😹
Oh, that's foul
Bro just killed Will Smith off 💀
@DONT We know you're going to rickroll us.
LMFAO WOOOOOOW
"You ain't never had a friend"
Aladdin: **cries**
Me: “l wish for another genie”
Genie: “So you can have 3 more wishes?”
Me: “No so you can do a duet”
Genie:" sounds good to me!"
*snaps finger*
@@pedrosilvacayupan9698 0:00
"I dont raise people from the dead, it's a nasty thing"
@@spartanking9807 😱 *I DON'T LIKE DOING IT!*
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Will Smith's back must be sore from carrying the entire Aladdin remake
Literally the only good actor in that film. I liked his romance with Jasmines servant/maid 100% more than Aladdin and Jasmine. And when u prefer the romance of secondary characters in a movie, u know u done fùcked up 🧐🤔
Agreed without his name in it I most likely wouldn't have even watched it
I'm all for finding new acting talent. but they need time to rise... You can't introduce them into such a big role like this they could ruin the whole film simply because their newer actors no one knows who they are
Aladdin and jasmine are iconic roles to just like Robin Williams genie they picked a big name to step into the genie role which was a great start but they needed the main roles to be names people have heard of and wanted to see
For example jasmine was always attitude and standing up for herself and refused to marry unless she wanted to. She was fiesty and brilliantly independant and if she made a point she made that point clear she was never silenced in the first place..... If the live actor had portrayed the character properly then they wouldn't have had to save her ass with that song which I personally hated horrible addition to the film :/
I liked the handmade though she committed to the role and working that closely with will Smith as a new actor must have been nerve recking for her trying to share the camera and not get phased out or stand in a shadow and they managed to share scenes well together
Just my opinion
But I agree will Smith completely carried this remake xxxx
Hey look this original joke once again
@@meganstockman7737 could not agree more!! 👏🏼👏🏼 well said!
@@sydneymartin1687 thank you 😊 wanted to make a point but didn't want it to sound rude to the actors cause they did try the roles we're just to big for them xxxx
It's official: this is the ULTIMATE Friend Like Me. Imagine if Aladdin actually had BOTH Genies? It'd be INSANE!
I can actually picture the two of them interrupting each other and bickering like actual brothers. 😂
Aladdin would probably go insane
Funny thing is, in the original story there's actually two genies. One from a magic ring, the other from the lamp.
Damn! these songs are around 20 years apart, but they blend together so well. Respect
More specifically, 26 and a half.
I mean they are the same song with slightly different instrumentals
Yuh
I fucking wonder why
Robin: not bad for a rookie.
Will: not bad for an old timer.
STOP OMG MY HEART
Robin: I tip my hat to you. One legend to another
Will: *tips hat*
IMACUTTLEF1SH X3 RANGO!!
Awwww that’s sweet. Although for anyone who remembers men and black 2.
Will: Old and Busted. new Hotness
willku9000 gives the lamp to Robin
Will: old busted hotness
Aladdin: "Girls, girls, you're BOTH pretty! Now can you please just get me out of this cave!?"
Is this a jo- I mean, a Megamind reference?
HAHAHA
@@marxvargas7697 YES
I would say that if they don't get it, I'll tell them its a saying to say that both of you are equally awesome
"you and I both know that we discontinued that promotion"
(Don't say it don't say it don't say it)
Imma say it
This slaps harder than Will Smith
no it dont
Trueeee!!!
You dropped this 👑
You shouldn't have said it 🤦♀️
@@IdentityX69420 bro shut up
2:32 respect for letting Robin hit those notes
Since the lyrics are "Friend like me" not "Friends like us" I like to imagine both genies are competing on who can be Aladin's friend.
Aladdin must be overwhelmed having to deal with two Genies.
Omfg YES SIR
Yeah
I'd love to see that competition 😃
@BKTweety Tee yeah
When Will Smith says “Can your friends pull this out their hat?” he pulls Robin Williams out of his hat don’t try to change my mind plz
Why when it's just awesome
Who would
Nice pfp Vice
imagine having an imagination
ursa rossman imagine trying to act edgy
This mashup slaps.
Dammit stole my joke 😂
@@johnnytrotter2220 what if other people said it?
just like will smith lol
"Never slapped a guy like me!"
Gotta say this song really slaps 😌
@@etherealbladerx8153 yeah it slaps harder than Will Smith
U wrong for that bruh 💀
lol
😂
Robin Williams was the best part of the animated Aladdin and Will Smith was the best part of live action Aladdin
Conclusion: The genies carried the movie
In short: The remake didn’t fuck up the one thing that made the original so great.
And that’s how we should judge a Genie portrayal, not if they’ll be better than the previous guy(or constantly be told that they’ll never be as good as the original), but if they are the BEST part of the whole movie because that’s what Robin’s Genie was and that is also what Will’s Genie was.
E-th0rSy Raps he was hit in miss in the remake sometimes he was good but other it made me cringe HARD
A dag taking a dump could have been the best part of that shitty remake...
Will Smith wasn't bad, ok. He was the best part of the movie which is kinda funny because everybody was worried about Will Smith being bad.
According to Genie rules, Robin Williams said the dead can't be brought back to life. Given that rule, Will Smith is the best this world could have done. Smith did a very good job but it just will never be the same.
It is just like when Mako Ishikawa died. His understudy Greg Baldwin took over the voice of Aku and of iroh and did a very good job. But it will just never be the same.
Dr. Loopy someone who agrees!
Hell, I wasn't enjoying the movie UNTIL Will Smith showed up.
@@BCHolbrook So you didn't notice that he's the dad on the boat at the beginning of the movie? Or was this your way of saying that you enjoyed it from the very beginning?
@@daverhoden445 Agh, crap baskets. I forgot about that. :O
What I meant was that I wasn't enjoying it until the genie showed up. My bad. XD
You gotta admit, we did make a lot of fun of Will smith being the Genie before this came out, but he absolutely nailed this song as best he could
Rest in Piece Robin 🕊️
We've never had a friend like you. 🙏🙏❤️
He is with *Leslie Now
*Leslie Cheung (1956-2003)
Let's be honest, they both carried their movies.
Will smith did but i think the og wasnt carried it was a all around good movie
Jasmin character traits consist of feminism.... the good kind anyway...
That's it...
@Noob Master69 Yup. She had the oppressed nature of a Middle Eastern Princess without being completely naked character wise.
I saw will was 90% carry robin was 70%, the 92 was really good all around but robin did pull some weight
yup yup agreed
Just imagine if this version had played during the end credits of Aladdin 2019
That would have been awesome, I would have cried
I don't know why someone didn't have the capacity to do this and play it on the credits. serious missed opportunity
Yeah this could have made me emotional about it
Disney legally owns him singing friend like me
I would have honestly broke down weeping at the beauty, and that this is just an absolute treat.
Absolutely love Will's version, he poured a lot of his music style, respecting Robin's legacy and making great choices between what was supposed to be kept and what was supposed to change.
Here after watching Once Upon a Studio, and just wanted to say that it was so nice to hear Robin Williams as the Genie one last time for a brief moment in the short. Hearing his voice 9 years after he’s passed brought tears to my eyes.
I like how there's a distinct difference between Robin's and Will's characterization of the genie.
Robin has more of a classic, cheesy and goofy personality focusing around comical nonsense, while Will has more of a modern, smooth persona, mucking around and just being cool.
good observation.
Not saying this comment is bad but British should never be put into writing. Again not a bad comment but 'mucking about' should never be put into writing and not voice.
@@baddest_of_dongs quit mucking around, you love it really.
Zimbo257Gaming Umm, says who exactly?
@@baddest_of_dongs That's a matter of opinion and probably also birthplace
i’m just imagining them dancing back and forth to each other singing.
Same
I'm bored are you bored?
@@SStarry_Days not at the moment no
Good.
Doing the Charleston
Someone needs to animate this into a cartoon battle between the 2
Now genie slapped Chris Rock
Should've wished to keep his wife's name in his mouth
Stuffed it up
Aladdin Genie Slapped Dr Dolittle Rodney
*(Robin & Will both listen to this)*
*Robin: Perfection. I’m speechless.*
*Will: AW THATS HOT*
Ashley The Shark Slayer robin killed himself
Cory Manuel I’m aware.
Robins dead
ITSMLGCANAD As she stated, she is obviously in fact AWARE of this
Jealysha Ramos how do you know it’s a she? Lmao I have seen many dudes with female pictures lolol
Will Smith in this movie was just like Ben Affleck as Batman. Everyone thought it was going to be the worst part and ended up carrying the movie
Same with Jim Carrey playing Robotnik in Sonic.
@@Jarock316 except we all knew, even from the first teaser, that Jim would carry the film, and he didn’t disappoint. Actually neither did the move. Considering it was a video game movie, it was pretty damn good.
@@smbsuperfan271 I heard there was some doubts about Carrey as Robotnik until the movie came out.
I think the way he played Genie was the best part of the film. He didn’t try to be Robin’s Genie, he was his own Genie
@@chef2042 Will Smith is such a great actor. He even said that he couldn't live up to Robin Williams so instead of trying to be him, he was his own Genie
Rest in peace Robin Williams and Will Smith's career
Underrated comment.
OOOOOHHHH! BURN IN SMITH'S CARRER! THAT SLAPS HARD!
"Can your friends do this?" **smickity-smackity-smack**
"Can your friends do that?" **slippity-slappily-slap**
"Can your friends pull this, at the drop of their haaand~"
Will Smith honored Robin's memory by being his own version of the character instead of trying to mimic him, so we can have two versions of the Genie to enjoy without needing to compare who did it better.
you are so right
Yeah you’re right plus he has huge respect for him he gave him a shoutout on Twitter and said that it was a pleasure to take on such a role in which Robin had before him
original alladin had two genies you know so
@@kriegermaria9923 Robin Williams was in the first and third movies.
@@ithydoodles yes he was even the frog prince and your piont is
The original tale of Aladdin did give him two genies so this song would be a lot closer to what it could have been
ⰎⰋⰕⰜⰑⰓⰡⰁ225 Finally! Someone else who mentions this! Hats off to you, mate.
If I remember correctly, though, the first genie could only really teleport Aladdin, which is why Jafar wanted the second Genie, who could grant unlimited wishes.
PyroGothNerd Yeah. It seems like the ring genie could likely only grant minor/small wishes while the lamp genie could grand those of almost unlimited magnitude (with a few limitations).
@@SonictheBlueStreak But in the end, it was the ring genie who helped Aladdin save the day
Want to see if I remember it correctly without googling it:
Ring Genie had Unlimited wishes but his powers where weak and can only do trivial tasks.
Lamp Genie had the 3 wishes but with virtually unlimited possibilities.
Is that right?
Aladdin is my favorite Disney movie of all time. I remember watching it all the time growing up. Hearing this duet, I can't stop listening to it. I love both Robin Williams and Will Smith and this just brings a smile to my face~ Genie has always been my absolute favorite Disney character. RIP and thank you Robin Williams and thank you Will Smith!
This song slaps
💀
i see what u did there
2:16 - 2:30
Footage of two genies bullying a young homeless man over “never having a friend”
And thats why they were cursed to the lamp
CNN headlines be like
I have a name you know
Restless I can’t stop laughing
Colorized
will smith=genie of the ring
Robin Williams=genie of the lamp
(in the original story there WERE two genies)
Cy Johnson finally. i found someone who knows the original story
@@kaafan91 probably because the original stories so damm hard to find nowadays, classics, especially from non-european countries, are a bitch and a half to find at bookstores in america or they cost an arm and a leg to get on ebay or amazon
Two genies, yes: one with the lamp and the other with the ring.
Cy Johnson If you're looking for a telling of the original story I'd suggest listening to the Myths and Legends podcast, in one of the early episodes he covers the original story. It's also just a really good listen and I'm not the type of guy that listens to podcasts.
these are the 2 genies
Wow, nice to heard Robin Williams and Will Smith singing together.😊
It's been 2 years since this was uploaded and I keep returning to it. It's one of those song mashups that never gets old.
Considering that in the original story Aladdin actually gets two genies, this is pretty accurate.
Genie of the lamp and genie of the ring
@Ethan Kellerman Riddle of the Ages
@Ethan Kellerman They had us in the first half not gonna lie.
Ethan Kellerman LMFAOOOO
Ethan Kellerman nice one
I love how everyone was hating on Will Smith (myself included) yet he *CARRIED* the movie.
Isaiah Young how would it be a pun?
Honestly I saw a better performance out of Naomi Scott over Will Smith. Her acting as Jasmine was absolutely incredible.
Im just Abit upset they redid something that didn't need to be redone, and will Smith just doesn't have the energy Robin had when he did the role, will is a good actor he just isn't and will never be the genie. Robin was the human equivalent of crack where will is more weed, both have a style, one is just undeniably better
Dr. Jack Bright Will said he didn’t want to mimic robin performance because he said robin did a outstanding job, note: there are 2 Genies in the original story
@@aple1015 i know he didn't want to minic and i was meaning the original movie, and i just wanted more energy
I love the way you gave Robin the first verse. Smith did a great job; it had to be scary to step into his shoes.
Band teacher:leaves room
The percussion kids: 0:00
Based on a true story
1:38
Will: Can your friends go-! *starts beatboxing*
Robin: *impressed* Well, lookie here, haha!
Sooooo true that’s exsactly what I was thinking!!!
Funnily enough I can imagine that happening
I just smiled coz of that comment
I just want a remake where its two geines and he gets 5 wishes
Aww that would be so cute
If it's a duet, then wouldn't it be called "Friends like us"?
Alternatively: what if it's both of them trying to out-genie each other?
Yeah
Friends like us, comrade.
*Russian anthem plays distantly*
BUt hey at least you didn't make a pun for once
Everyone here is talking about how they imagine the two of them in a competition for who will be "Aladdin's friend" I imagine it as two beings of the Genie, it could be really fun to do it as an animation
Wait does this mean I get 6 wishes?
I'm only disappointed in the fact that we'll never get an actual duet from these two, I mean how cool would it be if this was performed at the Grammys or Oscars & I don't watch either or.
Now I'm sad. Thanks
Man Robbin and Smith got talent, and I certainly agree
May Robbin R.I.P
it would have been a legendary moment for sure
Robin is ded
I don't watch award shows either, but I would for this.
You blended the versions so well together
Robin is the OG, but Will was a pretty good Genie. He's the Fresh Genie of Agrabah. I'm sure he made Robin proud
Fresh genie of agrabah
Apparently, while filming Will said he’d never be as good as Robin so he just did his own thing.
When you get it💀✋
Yeah the two versions blend very well together how you did it. You took the best lines from each how they sound and it works!
I see you're a man of culture as well
I'm sure Robin would have jumped at the chance to re-record this with Will were he still with us. And he would have had so much fun with it. Hearing the blend was amazing to me and Robin would have absolutely loved it
Damn this really SLAPS
I was initially really worried that the genie wouldn’t be the same without Robin Williams, but I LOVE that Will Smith didn’t try to replace him but instead out his own spin on the character. It was one of the biggest surprises in the movie and I loved it...
There wasn't a choice. Genie character was written FOR Robin Williams, They didn't even consider anyone else for the role. If Will Smith would tried to imitate it, he would propably had failed or even if he hadn't fans wouldn't have accepted it. So basically His own spin was the only choice there...Didn't like the movie myself, but Will was the only good thing about it.
I knew Will would be good because he's an incredible actor and I had an idea of how it would play out and I wasn't disappointed.
How live action movies should be made
Excluding avatar :angree:
People like to heavily criticize before the movie even comes out it’s crazy dude.
@@darkx6869 I wonder why, every other live action remake by disney was "SOOOO GOOOD!"
In another timeline, Smith and Williams would have performed this song together on stage. 😞 RIP Robin Williams. The world never had a friend like you.
I could imagine Robin doing his regular stand-up and then Will barges in and starting playing Friend Like Me and then Robin's like "LET'S GET IT ON LIKE THE PRINCE OF BEL-AIR!" and starts singing with Will.
The man went out on his own terms instead of being a prisoner in his own mind, while his family decided to pull the plug or not.
If rovin was alive they wouldnt have taken will to the rule
Bro this slaps as good as will smith
"slow clap"
Just awesome!! The editing is amazing! It sounds as if they actually did live recording together! Great job!
Somewhere in heaven Mr. Williams is getting his grove on and nodding his head in approval to Mr. Smith.
this I agree with. I remember seeing that Will Smith was scared to portray his roll. after having seen both I love both equally and feel that he did a great job of being Geine
Definitely
maybe, but this movie was actually a breaking point between williams and disney, he explicitly told them hed be in the movie but he didnt want to be use for the promos, just briefly credited. and then they followed up and made him the center of the promotions and he got extremely mad at disney
@@sh0ck3r48 They did eventually reconcile.
This sparkles joy
I can imagine Will and Robin on a stage friendly competing to be the main Genie by showing each other up.
Oh I totally agree he'd be up to doing that. :)
and will being boo'd off stage for sounding like shit
“have some of coloumn A-“
“TRY *ALL* OF COLOUMN B!”
@@JayDawg591 non sequitor
Lol
This is the greatest duet I have ever heard. Great job on this song especially paying tribute to Robin Williams
This is an amazing version of both versions, great job making it! I'm defiantly impressed! 👏🏽👍🏽
Anyone else want to hear the same for Prince Ali Song?
Bro he does
Talen Pelo I do lol
Yeeeeeaaaass
ruclips.net/video/3Qwhx86Qv4Y/видео.html
honestly, gender-bent version of prince ali sounds way better than will smith
I feel like Robin would be smiling at this, he didnt seem like the kind of guy that took offense easily and Will said he wanted to honor his memory. This is beautiful
So true..
I want this but for the Bear Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You from the Jungle Book movies
100% agree but they didn't put "In loving memory of Robin Williams" in the end credits😢
Naw, Robin was very against the commercialization of this work. That's why he quit for so long, Disney went back on their promise not to make toys out of this and their promise to mot make the genie the lead in the advertising. It's very possible that the cash grab by making a nearly unoriginal remake and using it for more toys but cutting Robin out so they can technically keep their promise just might be seen as under-handed and slimy.
@@bsabruzzo well to be fair, one of the biggest reasons is because Jeffery Katzenberg- petty asshole- didn't like that he had a role in Fern Gulley and decided to fuck him over. Honestly as much as I love Shrek and a lot of other DreamWorks movies, I wish that man had been run over by a bus
I love how different they are. And a really well done with the blending.
This slaps
Alternate title: "Friends like us"
communist genie
bottom text
Our friends
Friends like we
@@rhysjonsmusic _Oui!_
Friends like *we*
jesus christ Robin Williams was, and always will be, a national treasure.
Global treasure, beyond epic
At first i thought you were talking like yoda and was confused
Rest in piece
@@jacobbressler5598 I know I'm late but holy fuck that's hilarious.
Luckily in this one he don't slap
im screaming bc they did the most memorable lines for both of them too this is perfect im cRYING HELP AAAAAAA I LOVE THEM
this feels like Robin is the elder Genie, more experienced and knows how to really work the system for the benefit of his master and everyone else. He wants what's good for everyone and will guide you towards the more good wishes. While Will is the younger Genie who hasn't quite hit that age of wisdom yet. He is the mischievous Genie that wants to see just how much trouble he can get his master in, and works the system for his own entertainment and to make his master regret such selfish desires
I like this comment a lot
Pretty sure what you described Will as is called a djinn
Turner Phillips you’re probably right. I’m not real familiar with djinn
So basically Fairly Odd Genies?
Y E S
Me: I wish for more wi-
Genie: no wishing for more wishes
Me: I wish for more genies
Genie: *surprised pickachu face *
Brilliant!
You would just turn into a genie
Flamemaster “there’s gray area when you ask for that”
"I wish that I could wish for more wishes."
"I wish for a gennie detector "
I love that this song uses the best parts of both versions. So good
Bro....this slaps...
I really hope someone animates this! I’ve gotta see these two genies fighting for dominance in a lighthearted, bantery way
I can't do it but I know some people who might so I'll let you know if they accept
Commenting so I get notified if this happens
If I had the following I'd host a MAP for it but I don't lmao
That’d be a monster to animate lmao
The temptation is real, but I would only be able to do an animatic since I don't have disney level skills u_u
I might though
Maybe
I'll come back if i do :^)
Robin Williams would have been proud
Williams *
Would have been proud
@@christianchild3085 😢😢😭😭😭😭
I gonna go cry now😭 rip Robin Williams ;-;
Gabriel Paz Five years and we still miss him. 😢
this is unironically the best version of this song that exists
I like how much more energy there is in Robin Williams’ version
I want an animation with both genies trying to please Aladdin
That sounds dirty.
Yea its on r34 (insert deepfried emoji here)
@@bethmcdonald6070 fuck
If I had any skill in animation, I would do it, just because I saw a perfect video of both Genies having a friendly competition with each other to win Aladdin's favor.
@@bethmcdonald6070 is there some (non-Will Smith) genie rule 63? cute, not huge :P
In an alternate reality, Robin gladly passed the torch to Will and they did this duet together. I can see it clearly in my head as if I am in that reality.
I'm in the wrong reality
We'd all rather be in that reality than this one...
given how much Williams resented how Disney screwed him on Aladdin, I don't think that would have happened.
@@superanimeniac to be fair they did forgive and forget years after that. Even came back one more time to play the genie
Listening to this makes me cry every time. I love both of these two so so much. I can’t believe how long it’s been without Robin Williams and I don’t ever wanna see Will Smith go. Thank you so much for making this.
2:08 best part for me 🤩
2:15
*Song repeating "you ain't never had a friend" for a long time.*
WeLl yOU dOn'T HAvE tO rUb iT IN!!
I feel you, brother.
The way I saw that in my head, both genies were having a singing battle at that point. The imaginary video in my head saw both Genies having a friendly competition of one-upsmanship to be a better Genie to Aladdin, and at that part, they were jumping in front of each other to finish the song the strongest.
It was basically both of them going "Nuh-uh, I'm a better friend than you," to each other.
"Rub it in" hehehe a genie lamp pun lol
Golden Spark I believe the first line was Robin, second Will, then the last was them both together. I listened twice and I’m pretty sure it was them taking turns then being blended together.
Oh yeah, lol🤣😂
They repeated it like 20 times!😂😅
When they kept saying "You ain't ever had a friend, ever had a friend", I felt that.
Just the flow of the old style from the original and the remake was just a treat to the ear.
🥲🥲
Never realized how much this song slaps before.
At 0:38, it sounds like Will is trying to make his point, then Rob cuts him off in a mocking tone.
We gotta get a professional animator on this, man. Make a whole music video out of it.
This
@@iamgibberish I hope you know that I hate you
I animate
I made one to ruclips.net/video/SYnVYJDxu2Q/видео.html
Gamerman96 complete *hatred*
The ending just plays so well. With Will's repeating "You aint never had a friend, never had a friend" more than Robins orginal it really help sells them tryna compete for Aladdin's wishes or attention if they were to actually duet it.
@DONT ok I won’t :)
I actually don't hear it as a competition but rather just one more case where Genie copied himself to enhance an already fantastic performance.
@@Will_Forge I think that one Genie still did good on it's own
The grand finale is epic!
I dont want my freind to slap me
This is actually one of the many timelines doctor strange saw
This was the 1 timeline
🤣🤣🤣👏🏿
I love this lol
When Doctor Strange tells Deadpool that Disney is buying fox so they can co exist now Deadpool says dang it I can’t make fun of Disney anymore
Cringey asf
If Robin Williams was still alive he would’ve had a huge kick out of this
Omgoodness To think a year had passed and I get a lot of likes and comments. Thank you all so very much🤗🤗
If Robin Williams was still alive he would have played Genie himself.
@@humbledexrian I don't think so. Robbin Williams didn't have the best relationship with Disney after the movie Aladdin came out. However I would've liked to think Robin would have enjoyed Will Smith's adaptation if he was alive today.
The Best Noob I don’t he would have wanted to but I think he would have loved that they found someone to give it their own style an you should respect that instead of hating on it
RayRoFid they did make a 2nd movie to Aladdin (Aladdin and the prince of thief’s) so it couldn’t have been that bad. 🤷♀️
Ob-LIV-ious I agree
it's been three years, and this is still a masterpiece. 🔥
It gives me chills when I hear them singing at the same time