The movie *Wish* didn’t quite grab me with its narrative, though I did appreciate the music. I believe I enjoyed every song featured, which is saying something. While these aren't tunes I would necessarily seek out to listen to independently—certainly not regularly—they work very well within the context of the film. "This Wish" and "At All Costs" were particularly memorable. The story itself was engaging; it k…

Wish centers on the significance of individual hopes and striving to achieve them. While the story adheres to a recognizable pattern and doesn’t explore much outside its main idea, the sense of familiarity it creates is welcome. Ariana DeBose lends her strong vocals to portray the protagonist's motivating resolve, alongside a skilled ensemble in a movie that combines traditional and modern animation techniques. Th…

As her grandfather approaches his hundredth birthday, the spirited young Asha is eager to persuade the King—the guardian of all the wishes from the island’s inhabitants—to fulfill a wish he had long since forgotten. Simultaneously, the King needs an assistant, and she finds herself considered for the position. Seeing this as an opportunity to address both matters at once, she presents her case before him, prematurely…