Disney Studio’s 62nd animated film Wish is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. The official synopsis of Wish reads: Set in the magical kingdom of Rosas, the story introduces Asha, an optimist with a sharp wit who deeply cares about her community. When Asha turns to the sky in a moment of need and makes a wish, her plea is answered by a cosmic force — a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Disney’s Wish Reviews Round-Up
The first reviews are in for #Wish – currently it's Fresh at 64% on the Tomatometer, with 36 reviews: https://t.co/UCPvK4wWjO pic.twitter.com/MgPL0R7Nur
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) November 17, 2023
As it happens, the first reviews for the film are now a week before its release and though the film has debuted with a respectable RT score of 64%, it certainly did not match our expectations. So, have a look at what critics have to say about it below.
Lovia Gyarkye (Hollywood Reporter) – “Even during its more successful moments, Wish’s magic falls flat. The film is weighed down by its purpose: to revel in Disney nostalgia while soaring into the future.”
Owen Gleiberman (Variety) – “The strategy behind “Wish” seems to be: If we do an homage to enchantment, the audience will be enchanted. True magic, however, can’t be recycled.”
Kate Erbland (indieWire) – “As Disney celebrates its 100th year, “Wish” serves as a throwback to the past, a celebration of the present, and a gentle push into the future.”
Bill Goodykoontz (Arizona Republic) – “What saves the film from being nothing but a rehash are DeBose, whose singing voice unsurprisingly shines, and Pine (who sang in “Into the Woods”), who makes an excellent villain, as well as some of the songs, most of which they’re involved in.”
John Nugent (Empire Magazine) – “An appropriate tribute to Disney, by itself. It hardly breaks any ground — it’s simply there to celebrate the ground the studio was built on.”
Clarisse Loughrey (Independent UK) – “Wish, clearly, has been made with care, but as its credits offer a whistle-stop tour through Disney’s history, it’s hard not to think – god, wasn’t it great when they made stuff as weird and fun and daring as, say, The Emperor’s New Groove?”
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