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45 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75USA TodayBrian TruittUSA TodayBrian TruittEven for hardcore fans, Wish comes close to overdoing it with the, well, Disney-ness. That’s when Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) becomes the movie’s saving grace, as a likable, idealistic teen heroine with plucky verve and powerhouse vocals.
- 67IndieWireKate ErblandIndieWireKate ErblandWish serves as a throwback to the past, a celebration of the present, and a gentle push into the future.
- 60Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzArizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzIt’s not going to make you forget “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” or “Bambi” or “Frozen” or “Tangled,” but elements of it might remind you of them. Which is by design.
- 60The IndependentClarisse LoughreyThe IndependentClarisse LoughreyWish, 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?
- 60Total FilmKate StablesTotal FilmKate StablesRavishingly pretty but low-powered, this cute and earnest fairy tale has a whole lot of homage, but not enough heart.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeThe Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeEven 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.
- 40The TelegraphRobbie CollinThe TelegraphRobbie CollinDisney's centenary animation feels like an attempt, after a wobbly decade, to return the brand to first principles – but it doesn't come off.
- 38Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreThe story is off, the heart is missing and the laughs aren’t there.
- 35SlashfilmJosh SpiegelSlashfilmJosh SpiegelThough this film is well-intentioned, fleetly paced, and boasts a unique blend of animation, it's a desperate and sweaty attempt to revive the past glories of the studio.
- 25San Francisco ChronicleG. Allen JohnsonSan Francisco ChronicleG. Allen JohnsonThe only thing that keeps Wish afloat is DeBose’s voice, who elevates so-so songs such as “At All Costs” and “This Wish” with a powerful lilt.