Wish
Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn, Chris Buck
- animation
- family
- fantasy
- adventure
The story
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe - the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico - to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated animation with a painterly, storybook finish: sun-warmed village squares in gold and teal, a glittering night sky full of swirling starlight, and the deep violet and gilded interiors of a hilltop kingdom that feels both opulent and faintly sinister. The camera moves with bouncy, theatrical energy, and the songs arrive as big, lush numbers with crowd choreography and bursts of confetti-bright color. Sound leans on pop-leaning musical theater, with Star's chime-like twinkles and a shimmering score that softens into quieter moments of longing. The vibe is hopeful and wide-eyed, with a touch of fairy-tale menace in the magical scenes. Asha's arc is about standing up for her neighbors and learning what loyalty costs, told at a brisk, cheerful pace. The intensity is mild: peril and a few tense confrontations, but no gore, little real violence, and nothing frightening beyond a shadowy villain. It suits family viewing, a cozy weekend afternoon, or anyone wanting an uplifting, musical adventure for a younger crowd and the adults who come along.
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