[…] Dialogue On Dialogue: Commentary from Aarthi: “Why do I love this scene? Because it makes a crime like robbery a ton of fun, doused with excitement and action, not to mention it immediately sets in motion the character of quick-witted, fast-talking Aladdin and his complicated life… …read more […]

The clip does not include the "button" to the robbery where Aladdin gets a moment to redeem his act in the eyes of the audience: after all that effort and jeopardy for one loaf of bread, he gives it away two 2 hungry street urchins. He's a robber with heart.

Good point, pgronk. Reveals an essential part of his character.