Wish: This Disney movie tries to find the magic in familiarity | hollywood news

The beating heart of Wish is the lively public Asha. She feels the darkness in the heart of Magnifico, king of the Rosas, an island town in the Mediterranean with a fairytale-like charm. The handsome Magnifico, who loves himself more than anything else, is also a charmer. He makes the residents of Rosas hand in their wishes once they turn 18 in hopes that one day he will grant them. While interviewing with Magnifico for his apprentice job, Asha realizes that he has no plans to fulfill most desires at all. This eventually leads to a confrontation between the two. The conflict between them intensifies when Asha finds an ally in a star who looks like Flapper and has magical powers, and Magnifico wants to get it.

While the basic idea behind this film – a powerful ruler who takes away the dreams and hopes of citizens – is interesting, the 98-minute film never becomes engaging. The film chooses to keep the story fairly uncomplicated. Songs by singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice add to the film’s upbeat atmosphere. It is performed well by DeBose and Pine. The arrival of the golden-hued star adds some excitement to the narrative as the sprinkling of stardust on the bushes, plants and animals makes them magically come to life as they talk, dance and sway.

Although the story is predictable, the movie remains entertaining as it has some fun sequences and catchy lines. As the protagonist, Asha may not be able to outshine many of her Disney predecessors, but she certainly makes her mark alongside Queen Amaya, who demands what she deserves.