‘Wish’ Review: A Beautiful But Unambitious Celebration of Disney’s 100th Anniversary

wish hits theaters as a 100th anniversary film Disney. A unique case with which House of Mouse has a dual purpose. On the one hand, to achieve new successes in animated films that have dominated the world for so many decades. On the other hand, give yourself some credit. In recent months, the company has held numerous events to celebrate its centenary. This film is supposed to be the culmination of all that.

wish This is the story of a young woman Asha, a 17-year-old girl living in the Kingdom of Roses. In this bucolic place Magnificent King He has the magical power to make wishes come true. Every citizen makes his greatest wish when he turns 18. And the monarch from time to time organizes a party at which he chooses one of them and brings it to life. However, Asha You will discover a terrible reality that hangs over your home. To avoid her, he makes a wish to the stars.

wish This is the spirit of Disney

Disney It has always been a place where dreams come true. Where magic really exists. A study that, throughout its history, has allowed children and adults to dream and be happy. Therefore, focusing the theme of the 100th anniversary film on the power of desires could not be more appropriate. wish This is the materialization of philosophy Disney. A story that, under this umbrella, includes many moral principles.

Believe in yourself and fight for what you want. Give everything for our loved ones. Understand the unique value of each of us. These are the virtues with which Asha must deal with wish. The same ones that Disney To date, he has been featured in each of his films. Moreover, this is additional motivation for any fan of the studio. The film is full of cameos and references to his previous projects. This promise was made years ago when the film’s development was officially announced.

Although, in this regard, it should be noted that most of them are very subtle and can go unnoticed. Giving this meta-fictional game a little more scope was risky, as there was a possibility that it would ruin the plot. But because you didn’t get lost in the friendly winks (which don’t always work well), the result may not have been what you expected. And in general, this is a big problem, wish.

Lack of ambition

For its history, Disney He had both great successes and great failures. Films that resonated with audiences and had a profound impact, and films that were forgotten in just a few months. wish He won’t be in the second group, but he intends to play so safely that it will be difficult for him to be in the first. Story Asha This is something that has been said countless times in the past. There is nothing particularly innovative. It’s such familiar and well-trodden territory that it lacks the drive needed to keep more than four scenes interesting. Of course, its results are powerful and leave a pleasant taste in the mouth.

The attempt to tell a complete tale is amazing. And it’s well done, but not particularly brilliant. There’s almost nothing in it wish this makes it stand out from other films even of the last decade. And nothing would have happened if it was just another premiere Disney. You can’t always demand absolute perfection from them. But if ever there was a film that could give everything, break stereotypes and set a new milestone, it was its centenary. Under this label it hurts that he remains so lethargic. The result is admirable in its attempt to combine narratives of the past with those of the present, but is very unambitious.

Another creative success

Where they again managed to achieve success in the artistic field. The most important thing is the characters. Ashamasterfully performed in the original version by Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose, is a heroine that conveys the strength, courage and tenderness of the Disney characters that make such a good impression on kids. Her story may not be the most amazing, but it is all charismatic and immediately reaches the viewer. Next to him, Valentino the goat and Star provide much-needed comic relief and will make the kids laugh.

Quite the opposite of Magnificent King. Finally, Disney once again introduced one of the usual villains. Selfish, menacing and powerful. With simply disgusting intentions. Without half measures and good turns of history. Again, the script doesn’t give him a chance to justify Scar, Cruella de Vil, Hook, Jafar, Ursula and company. But it’s incredibly refreshing to see a villain who is “simple evil.” I hope this isn’t a rare bird and they dare to create even more terrifying characters in the coming years.

Regarding songs, animated film passwords Disney, wish also meets all requirements. Be it musical, visual or narrative, they all have a special flavor to them. Some of them are suitable accompaniments to the story, while others are very memorable and exciting. Deserves special mention My desireexciting leitmotif of the film.

wish It is located on a fictional island in the Mediterranean Sea and its aesthetics are taken from the south of the Iberian Peninsula. So it was a special film for the Spaniards. The inspiration is palpable in every building, door and window of the Kingdom of Roses. Horseshoe arches and Mozarabic and Mudejar style decorations are a sensational addition to the decoration. They make you want to walk through them and discover every corner of the city. The backgrounds, typical of princess movies of yesteryear, are a real treat.

To this we must add an animation style that is slightly different from the 3D used. Disney in the 21st century. In this case, a combination of 3D with 2D and traditional drawing was chosen. This is not a film that has achieved such success lately, and of course something more should be expected from it. But it still offers the most interesting and pleasing aesthetics to the eye. In the end, the film conveys its personality on a visual level, so the mission is a success.

To sum it up, wish this is a very beautiful story about the power of desires, paying tribute to history and heritage Disney throughout the entire century. The lack of daring and simple plot takes away points, but makes up for it with great visuals, well-developed characters and a soundtrack, again, with very good songs. As a film it is remarkable, but as an event it falls somewhat short. Stay until the end of the credits, it’s worth it.