Will Smith’s Genie Revealed … And Folks Are Sorely Disappointed!

There was a lot of hype — and now, a huge let down. Will Smith as the Genie in Disney’s live action version of Aladdin was supposed to be epic on all levels. Instead, it was a CGI scare that perplexed and pissed off the masses.

When the first photos were released months ago, fans were a bit worried that Smith’s take on the iconic Genie role — originally played by the late Robin Williams in the 90s animated version — would miss the mark by not portraying the actor in all blue (click here for the backlash). But, as promised, Will is in fact blue…

However, this blue, just won’t do. Instantly, when the trailer dropped during the Grammys, fans took to Twitter in an uproar over the horrific use of CGI.

Put that thing back where it came from #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/IwvkZcKrde

— Angel (@TheGamingSeal) February 11, 2019

The CGI for the new #Aladdin ain’t THAT bad… pic.twitter.com/0pHm3GelKg

— Dana Bane (@Ocucuco) February 11, 2019

Woke up to this#Aladdin pic.twitter.com/fzucx77p3U

— Ren Geekness Α&Ω (@RenGeekness) February 11, 2019

Will Smith as #Aladdin‘s genie makes me want to uninvent CGI. 😳 pic.twitter.com/OsPHFxZQck

— Steve Bannister (@SteveisSensible) February 11, 2019

What … Happened?! Someone had to sign off on this!

No one wanted a #Aladdin live action thing and now I think we’re too far gone to turn back now! Incoming train wreck! pic.twitter.com/6ozb9o5y3x

— Twisty-Freakin’-Shape (@TwistyShape) February 11, 2019

Shrek what is you doing here this is not your swamp #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/Ek2vFCk6KY

— LiL skechers32 (@Hunter_Haefner) February 11, 2019

Jesus, this looks horrible. #Aladdin pic.twitter.com/YziwNfUH3I

— Christian Remde (@christianremde1) February 11, 2019

What do you think — scary as hell or spot on?