Wish
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 22, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
47
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 45 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
28
Negative:
9
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperNov 20, 2023
Yes, this film is unapologetically corny and unabashedly self-congratulatory, and while it pales in comparison to many of the classic animated films referenced throughout, the little ones should find it entertaining enough and the parents should be at least mildly amused as well as grateful for a zippy 95-minute running time. Read full review
75
TheWrapKristen LopezNov 17, 2023
Wish is a darling film with fantastic music and amazing voice performances, but the story does feel a bit like a house of cards waiting to be poked. Read full review
75
USA TodayBrian TruittNov 17, 2023
Even 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. Read full review
74
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzNov 17, 2023
The animation also feels half-caught between inspired and derivative . . . Thank goodness, then, for the songs. Read full review
70
Paste MagazineUrsula Munoz S.Nov 30, 2023
Harboring inventive visuals and a heartrending message, Wish has enough heart going for it. What a shame, then, that it wasn’t confident enough in itself to try for success without these clichés. Read full review
70
CNNBrian LowryNov 26, 2023
Wish doesn’t quite reach the stars, but it does shine intermittently while introducing another plucky teenage female heroine, gamely voiced by Ariana DeBose. Read full review
70
Screen RantRachel LaBonteNov 21, 2023
It's an interesting idea, trying to base a story around the idea of wishing on a star, a concept that has been Disney's foundation for decades, but Wish struggles due to a weaker script. But I can't lie: I was charmed by Asha's story and the vibrant world she lives in, and that can make up for any flaws in the execution. Read full review
67
IndieWireKate ErblandNov 17, 2023
Wish serves as a throwback to the past, a celebration of the present, and a gentle push into the future. Read full review
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