‘Wish’ is Mediocre

What happened to Disney magic?

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Wish takes us to the kingdom of Rosas, where residents’ wishes come true… sometimes. When teenage Asha (Ariana DeBose) discovers that the magical ruler, Magnifico (Chris Pine), isn’t as benevolent as he appears to be, she seeks to free the wishes that have been locked away.

Any discussion of Wish must begin with a mention of the animation, which has…