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‘Wish’ Feels More Disney Knock-Off Than Studio Celebration

‘Wish’ is a Wish.com version of a classic animated movie.

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Aaron Earls
Nov 24, 2023
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Walt Disney Animation Studios | Wish

Intended to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary, Wish tries to evoke the heart and depth of classic animation movies. But the movie feels flat and sterile, like a corporate board of directors workshopped a story to promote themselves. Instead of reminding us how great Disney animation can be, Wish reminds us how grea…

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