Movie Review & Junket | The Magic of ‘WISH’

WISH is a movie that pulls on the heartstrings due to the fantastic vocals and the familiarity with the art style and characters, which makes this movie even more enticing. Introducing the kingdom of Rosas is the ambitious and kindhearted Asha, our newest Disney princess, voiced by Ariana DeBose. In this film, we see the power of a wish and how some wish to control this power for their advance. King Magnifico is a perfect villain played by Chris Pratt, and the animation is just the cherry on top. Along with the intricate character design, the watercolor-like scenery is mesmerizing. This movie marks Disney’s 100-year mark with nostalgia for previous classics such as Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin, Snow White, Cinderella, Pocahontas, and Fantasia. During the Press Junket at Disney Animation in Burbank, THAheadline’s very own Shaunael had the privilege of viewing some original Disney art from some of these classics. The animators for Wish decided to use these works to add elements from the classics that we all hold near and dear to our hearts. They captured the nostalgia of a Disney movie by making these references primarily through character design. For example, King Magnfico uses green magic as Maleficent does in Sleeping Beauty. His clothing also mirrors Aladdin’s Jafar’s shoulder proportions and the cape draping behind him. Asha’s dress has pumpkin seeds sown into it as an homage to the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. This movie is filled with different references to those beloved Disney classics, making it a must-watch and a rewatch.

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