(That number doesnt even include releases from corporate subsidiaries like Pixar.)
Magnifico squirrels away the wishes in his castle, only deigning to grant one occasionally.
The optimistic Asha applies to become a literal sorcerers apprentice (sound familiar?
Asha (Ariana DeBose) in ‘Wish’.DISNEY
), eager to help Magnifico grant the kingdoms wishes.
The problem is that Ashas story lacks an original perspective, especially when compared to past Disney classics.
In comparison,Wishfeels like a generic medieval fairy tale set in a generic and vaguely European kingdom.
King Magnifico (Chris Pine) in Disney’s ‘Wish’.Disney
Rosas has some beautiful vistas, and it looks lovely drawn in the films 2-D/3-D hybrid style.
But it never feels as fully realized as an Arendelle, Agrabah, or Neverland.
In other words, dont expect Disney World to build a theme-park version of Rosas Land anytime soon.
Even Asha herself feels like a composite of the last 100 years.
(At my screening, Pines big villain number drew cheers and applause.)
ButWishis so obsessed with the past that it fails to add anything new of its own.
