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Wish Upon
2017 91 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.7
Horror, Thriller, Fantasy
Director: John R. Leonetti
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Description
A teenage girl discovers a box with magical powers, but those powers comes with a deadly price.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$14.3M
Worldwide:
$14.3M
Starring
Joey King
Actor
Ryan Phillippe
Actor
Ki Hong Lee
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Wish Upon is widely regarded as a mediocre, cliché-ridden teen horror film that relies heavily on predictable tropes found in movies like Final Destination. While some viewers find it an amusing or passably entertaining way to spend an evening, most critics condemn its illogical character behaviors and shallow writing.
| Screenplay | The characters are consistently described as cardboard, flat, and lacking in depth or empathy. | |
| Originality | The plot relies on predictable, overused horror tropes and recycled ideas from films like The Monkey's Paw and Final Destination. | |
| Screenplay | The protagonist's decision-making is frequently criticized as illogical, impulsive, and frustratingly oblivious to the clear consequences of her actions. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds for some as a mindless, relaxing watch with decent production values, while others find it entirely devoid of genuine scares or tension. | |
| Acting | Performances are viewed as a mixed bag; Joey King is seen by some as putting in effort, while others find her portrayal misaligned or unconvincing. |