Wish (Released 11/22/23)

I have 2 key issues with the movie. Only the main song of this movie is catchy and memorable. I miss the days when Disney movies had multiple bangers in the same movie. The other issue I have is that I get kids movies are supposed to be simple and have a central theme of family, friendship, courage, etc. This just felt too quick and hollow. Yes, the theme is you can’t wait for someone else to make your wish come true, you have to go at it yourself. It’s a good theme, but the plot is just too simple. It could pass more as a short story rather than a full length story. I just wanted more out of this. The Queen has the biggest arc in the movie. She is a side character but somehow has the most growth. This is definitely a “watch on Disney+ when you are bored” kind of thing.

Story - 16%

Characters - 18%

Pacing - 17%

Spectacle - 18%

Entertainment - 16%

Total score: 85%

Grade scale:

90%-100% = must watch

80%-89% = solid, but could be better

70%-79% = Not terrible, watch if the characters or story interests you

60%-69% = only watch for completionist reasons

0%-59% = just skip it, I find the positives and they don't exist here