Disney's Wish is kinda dumb...

Summary

The video reviews the 2022 Disney animated film Wish. It provides background on the magical wish-based world where the story takes place. The main character Asha learns the kingdom she lives in is not what it seems, as the king crushes people's wishes for power instead of granting them. Asha and her friends try to steal back her grandfather's wish. The review critiques the film for having underdeveloped characters and plot holes, but praises some of the visuals and premise. It sees Wish as a nostalgic Disney film trying to recapture the magic of the past hits through Easter eggs and references.

Takeaways

• 😮 The movie is set in a magical kingdom where people give up their dreams and wishes to the king when they turn 18
• 😑 The main character realizes the king doesn't actually grant most wishes, he just takes the power
• 🎭 There are references and easter eggs to lots of classic Disney animated movies
• 😒 None of the characters have any depth or meaningful development
• 👸 The king ends up absorbing the power from crushed wishes to make himself more powerful
• 🌟 A magical star that grants wishes appears and helps the main character
• 🐐 An annoying talking baby goat is used for bad comic relief
• 🎶 There are random sing-along songs throughout the movie
• 😣 The ending tries to remind viewers of classic hand-drawn Disney movies
• 😕 Overall the movie seems poorly written and not very good

Q & A

What is the premise and setting of the movie Wish?

The movie is set in a magical kingdom where people's dreams and wishes come true, in exchange for their loyalty and servitude to the King. When people turn 18, they have to relinquish their most precious wish to the King.

Who is the main character and what is her wish?

The main character is Asha, a 17 year old girl who wants to become the King's magician's apprentice. That is her wish.

How does Asha realize the King is not actually granting people's wishes?

During her interview with the King, he reveals that he only grants wishes he deems to be good enough. Asha realizes most people's wishes never get granted and the King just makes people forget about their wishes.

What motivates Asha to try and get back her grandfather's wish?

When Asha sees a star come down from the sky and bring animals to life, it inspires her to try to regain her grandfather's long held wish, since the King was never going to grant it anyway.

What is the role of Asha's friends in her plan?

Asha's friends help create distractions and assist her in sneaking into the castle to try to steal back her grandfather's captured wish.

How does the King become more powerful?

The King starts crushing people's wish balls and absorbing their power for himself, making him stronger.

What is the message or moral of the movie?

The message seems to be that magic and wishes come from within us and our imaginations. Rather than relinquish hopes and dreams, people should pursue them.

What are some problems with the movie and story?

There is little character development. Supporting characters are one-dimensional. The plot moves too quickly in some parts and too slow in others. There are jokes that don't land.

How does the animation style compare to typical Disney films?

The animation has a unique watercolor look but the characters are constantly moving and making exaggerated facial expressions much more like a DreamWorks film.

What happens at the end of the movie?

Everyone joins hands and uses the power of wishes to defeat the King. Asha becomes the Fairy Godmother and the King is trapped as the Magic Mirror.