The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years of animation, and part of that anniversary includes Wish, an animated movie that pays tribute to the magic that has has made the historic company shine for a century. Wish hit theaters over Thanksgiving weekend, and while critics are focusing on its disappointing opening at the box office, I think we should be talking about the legacy the movie could have if Disney got serious about it. After all, this new movie has all the pieces that made Frozen a franchise success; it just needs a little more support.
Like Frozen, Wish is full of beautiful music, has an empowering story, and features side characters that are adorable and entertaining. It centers on friendship and hope over romantic love, and it truly is a love letter to Disney animation's legacy, especially with the hidden Mouse House easter eggs. Wish even has some of the same creative team from Frozen behind it, including writer Jennifer Lee and co-directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. And yet, the studio doesn’t seem to be giving Wish the same attention as it gave its money-making Snow Queen and her quirky sister.
