Wish (2023)
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A young girl and a fallen star must unite to challenge a sorcerer who holds the kingdom's wishes captive.
The story
In the kingdom of Rosas, a sorcerer named Magnifico holds the citizens' wishes in a magical vault, requiring them to surrender their memories of these desires in exchange for his protection. When 17-year-old Asha seeks to secure a future for her elderly grandfather, she discovers the truth behind Magnifico's methods and his refusal to grant certain wishes. After a desperate plea to the heavens, Asha is joined by a sentient, fallen star named Star. Together, the pair must navigate the kingdom's secrets and confront the sorcerer's growing power to ensure that the people of Rosas can reclaim their dreams and the magic of their own lives.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
King Magnifico and Queen Amaya rule Rosas, a kingdom where Magnifico uses sorcery to store and grant the citizens' wishes. While the people are safe, they must surrender the memory of their desires to him. Asha, a 17-year-old girl, attempts to become Magnifico's apprentice to help her grandfather, Sabino, but is rebuffed when she questions his hoarding of the wishes. Following a desperate plea, she summons a sentient star named Star. Star’s magic grants local animals the ability to speak, and the two begin a quest to retrieve the stolen wishes. Magnifico, sensing a threat and becoming increasingly paranoid, turns to dark magic to maintain his power. After a betrayal by her friend Simon, who seeks to become a knight, Asha and her friends must infiltrate the castle. They eventually confront Magnifico, who attempts to absorb all the magic. In a final stand, Asha inspires the citizens to collectively wish for a new future, breaking Magnifico's hold, trapping him in a mirror, and freeing the wishes and Star. The kingdom is left in the hands of Queen Amaya, with the people finally free to pursue their own dreams.
- First release year
- 2023
- Runtime (minutes)
- 95
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Chris Buck; Fawn Veerasunthorn
- Writers
- Jennifer Lee · screenplay; Allison Moore · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Ariana DeBose · Asha; Chris Pine · King Magnifico; Alan Tudyk · Valentino; Angelique Cabral · Queen Amaya; Victor Garber · Sabino; Natasha Rothwell · Sakina
- Genres
- animated; musical; fantasy
- Themes
- the power of belief
- Tone and mood
- whimsical; nostalgic
- Setting
- The kingdom of Rosas on an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Premise and plot tags
- origin story; quest
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews and was considered a box-office bomb by some analysts, though it performed well on streaming platforms.
- Reported review scores
- PostTrak · score: 71% · scale: percentage
- Awards and nominations
- Golden Globe Award · Best Animated Feature Film · Nominated
- Production trivia
- The film's art style combines computer animation with the look of traditional animation.; The film's animation was originally intended to be completely traditional.; The film's music includes the signature song 'When You Wish Upon a Star'.
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