though Din's relationship with Long never reaches the level of pathos Disney conjured with Aladdin and the Genie, "Wish Dragon" manages to offer a different riff on the classic "be true to yourself" narrative
it's a charming and heartfelt film that emphasizes what real treasure is (and it's not wealth); By centering its story on friendship and having Din more focused on relationships than wealth, the film has a richness to it that is perhaps unexpected
Chris Appelhans manages to tell an updated, modern fantasy story with unique and specific humor. A lot of the plot elements feel overly familiar, but in the few moments where the movie transcends those trappings, it's a fun, memorable romp
Chris Appelhans makes a positive impression with his helming debut; it's entertaining with enjoyable, emotional voice work and colorful animation, presenting younger audiences with a few human touches in the middle of a silly fantasy
charming characters, attractive settings, and universal messages balance a familiar storyline inspired by the same Chinese fable as Aladdin in this enjoyable animated film
"Wish Dragon" is a heartwarming, charming film with a great message and lovely characters; while "Wish Dragon" rehashes quite a few familiar storylines from the Disney classic, it offers enough new elements to be entertaining and sweet
by Nicole Drum [ComicBook Movie ]
by Jennifer Green [Common Sense Media ]
