At the 100-year mark, Disney offers nostalgia, hope, and ‘Wish’
by Ken Makin
Nov 22, 2023
2 minutes
Disney’s “Wish,” which arrives in theaters today, will undoubtedly remind viewers of one of the House of Mouse’s most recognizable tales about magical desires – “Aladdin.”
The similarities are obvious, from antagonistic sorcerers to protagonists who come from humble beginnings. With that said, there is one important difference between the two. Aladdin, called the “street rat” from Agrabah, inspires feelings of sympathy throughout his journey. Asha, the hero of
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