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Review: Disney Animation’s ‘Wish’ with Ariana DeBose & Alan Tudyk

Like many children born in the 1990s, I was blessed with the many animated wonders of Disney, shaped by numerous heartwarming, educational stories. Now, as an adult, I still maintain high levels of enthusiasm and anticipation for each new Disney Animation release, especially original movies. Under the guidance of directors Chris Buck (director on Tarzan, Surf's Up, Frozen, Frozen II) & Fawn Veerasunthorn (head of story on Raya and the Last Dragon), two well-known names in animation with multiple creative at the studio, Wish combines the storytelling craftsmanship of the former, with the exciting directorial debut of Veerasunthorn, whose previous credits involve valuable contributions to many of Disney's beloved stories. The premise of Disney Animation's Wish follows many typical studio formulas, for better or worse. In the magical kingdom of Rosas, the 17-year-old protagonist, Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force – a little star of boundless energy called "Star." Together, Asha and Star face the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, to save their community and show that when the courageous will ...