Summary. Rosas is set on a fictional island in the Mediterranean Sea, with diverse characters inspired by Southern European and North African heritage.
The movie surprisingly underperformed and did not make as much revenue as anticipated, according to the Washington Examiner on November 27. The main character, 18-year-old Asha, is an afro-latina villager determined to restore the forgotten wishes of her family and those belonging to the kingdom of Rosas.
The Story. WISH follows a young woman named ASHA who is interviewing to be the assistant to King Magnifico, the ruler of their fair kingdom on the Mediterranean island of Rosas, a place where people come from far and wide to see their wishes granted by this magnificent ruler – a process that happens about once a month.
Asha, the new Disney princess, is of Afro-Iberian ethnicity. She's a groundbreaking character as she's Disney's first Afro-Iberian heroine to headline a feature film. Her story and character design add a fresh and diverse perspective to the Disney princess lineup, making her a unique and exciting addition.
The ethnic diversity of the film was unprecedentedly huge, and the added stylization made it a very complex challenge. We had our main characters, our seven teens, and the many hundreds in the crowds were from four different ethnicities: African, European, East Asian, and Arab descent.
The city's culture is based on Hispanic and Mediterranean culture. The scene transitions to Asha, her grandfather Sabino (Victor Gaber), her mother Sakina (Natasha Rothwell), and her goat sidekick Valentino (later voiced by Alan Tudyk).
The biggest complaint people seem to have with Wish is its overreliance on Disney Easter eggs and fan service. What is this? Throughout the movie, there are nods to the House of Mouse's storied history, as the film was released as a part of Disney's 100th birthday celebration.
King Magnifico's castle is inspired by a military watchtower in Spain. According to "The Art of Wish," Seville's 12-sided Torre del Oro (which translates to the Gold Tower) served as inspiration for Magnifico's dodecagon villain castle.
A lot of people have been criticizing this movie upon its release, saying it's overly generic and not as original as hoped for in celebrating 100 years of the Walt Disney Company.
Where is 'Wish' based? The movie takes place in the fictional Kingdom of Rosas, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the Iberian Peninsula, according to IMDB.
In France in November 2021, the Wish e-commerce system, including the website and smartphone applications, were delisted from Google's search results and from Google's French app store, after French authorities claimed that many items sold on the platform do not comply with European regulations.
The film's film is to always keep dreaming about your wishes — you will find a way to get there and someday they will come true. What matters most is that the wish is really your heart's desire. Another message is to keep fighting for your dream because, if it is really what you want, it will come true.
One side of her family is Black, the other side is white, and she is voiced by an Afro-Latina—a historic first for a Disney protagonist. When Asha learns the sinister truth behind King Magnifico's benevolent façade, she takes things into her own hands to save the wishes of her family, of her community.
Asha is the past Fairy Godmother and Cinderelaa takes place a few years later. The other one. Don't forget that the Wand has the power to manipulate time.
The main issue with Wish is how bland the movie is, with many finding the movie to be a menial version of older, better movies. Nothing stood out in a way that felt fresh or creative. Conversely, the callbacks to Disney's history were mostly halfhearted, and this was reflected in the marketing.
In fairness, the character is unambiguously said to be a “boy” in press materials. We also learn there that he's voiced by the queer-identifying actor Harvey Guillen. And Gabo does talk about the importance of not being fooled by a “pretty face,” referencing King Magnifico's handsome visage.
People can tell “Wish” feels corporate and lifeless in comparison to the more vibrant, engaging stories of the '90s and beyond. It isn't the songs and villain alone that feel bland. The protagonist princess Asha is being disparaged for having the same cute, quirky personality as Rapunzel, Anna and Mirabel before her.
He told the outlet that Asha has "Southern European and North African heritage," with the character's interwoven braids and bronzed skin coming from her mother: "Asha has Southern European and North African heritage from her mother's side. And we learned that maybe her mother was the one doing the braids for her."
Summary. Rosas is set on a fictional island in the Mediterranean Sea, with diverse characters inspired by Southern European and North African heritage. Disney's Wish contains over 100 Easter eggs, including nods to past movies and a touching Pocahontas reference.
The essence of the Mediterranean region, the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco, served as the driving force behind the creative inspiration for Disney's latest film Wish.”
“Wish”, reflecting the essence of the Mediterranean region, the Iberian Peninsula, and Morocco, celebrates Disney's 100-year milestones. The narrative revolves around the Kingdom of Rosas, a fantastical realm where the king possesses the ability to fulfill wishes.
Asha realises that wishes are a big part of who you are. That there's something within you that's calling out for something better. Without them, you're not really you. In the film, there's a whole song about how we are all 'stars' and that is what connects us.
The movie features beautiful music and songs, a fast-paced but largely predictable plot, and excellent computer graphics set against some more traditional 2D backgrounds. This is a family movie suitable for all but the youngest of children.
