'Wish' Receives Mixed Reviews as Disney's 100th Anniversary Film

Critics Praise Animation but Criticize Lack of Originality and Weak Narrative

'Wish', Disney's 100th anniversary film, has received mixed reviews, with critics praising its unique blend of 2D and 3D animation but criticizing its lack of originality and over-reliance on past Disney references.
The film, directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn, tells the story of 17-year-old Asha who challenges the authoritarian rule of sorcerer-king Magnifico in the magical kingdom of Rosas.
Despite its innovative visual style, critics argue that 'Wish' fails to deliver a compelling narrative, with many of its characters appearing as mere echoes of past Disney films.
The film's music, written by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice, has also been critiqued for lacking the emotional depth and storytelling quality of previous Disney songs.
Despite these criticisms, some reviewers acknowledge that 'Wish' may still be a hit with its target audience of young children, and praise the performances of Ariana DeBose as Asha and Chris Pine as Magnifico.