A new movie that tells the classic tale of a teenager of small means (Bobby Lee) with one wish and a powerful dragon best friend (John Cho) who can grant it is being deemed as a copy to a famous Disney classic.It’s hard to find good movies these days.
From Sony Pictures Animation, Base Animation, and Jackie Chan is said to be similar to Disney’s Aladdin, a“carbon copy” clone to be exact.
Some who have already watched the new film, state that there are similar jokes between the two movies and even the set-up of the movie is almost identical.It’s one of those magic of possibilities meets the meaning of life with a hint of time travel and a last dragon feeling.
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According to Reddit user @Sam_thunderdogs, says that there are more than just a few similarities between the two movies. A lot of the plot elements are very similar. It’s more like a modern day
With a little spirit world mixed in. It’s weird because even the journey forces both characters to go down the same paths to a whole new world and a better life.
N, Din uses his first wish on a magical teapot to pretend to be rich so he can impress a love interest, and go on a hilarious adventure just to name a few.
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He is a working-class college student, but he has all the same big dreams as Aladdin does, and it’s just painfully obvious. They’re both just a peasant boy trying to answer life’s biggest questions in exactly the same way. With a magic teapot instead of a magic lamp. You know?
Even the bad guys remind you of Arabian nights and Arabian days. The story of Aladdin is just all over this thing.
The next day determined teenager Din wishes his second wish, and honestly it’s just more of the same. Look, the movie is an enjoyable animated film, don’t get me wrong, but it’s also just modern China Aladdin. Okay?
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Although, even with the few outstanding similarities, CBR (Comic Book Resources) pointed out a handful of differentials that separate the two movies drastically.
A key difference according to CBR is when Li Na (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) discovers that Din (Jimmy Wong) isn’t a prince, which tells a more “realistic approach” with the conflict that arises between the two characters who are supposed to be in love and possibly live happily ever after.You are here: Home / Arts & Entertainment / Reviews / At the Movies / Wish Dragon: To be or not to be Aladdin
Wish Dragon is a Chinese American animated film directed by Chris Appelhans and produced by Jackie Chan. Is seeing Jackie Chan’s production company a foreshadowing of cool martial arts in the film? Why yes it is! While watching the movie, you will immediately notice many similarities to Disney’s Aladdin.
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This sounds like another story I know with a genie and a lamp. If the story of a boy who is granted three wishes sounds familiar to you, it should. It was originally a Chinese folktale about a peasant boy from Eastern China who finds a wish-granting genie and falls in love with a princess. Many versions of this story have been told over the years, but none of these versions feature shrimp chips.” What John said is very true, and it definitely made me crave for shrimp chips during the movie. Anyways, give the movie a chance before judging it as an Aladdin copycat.
The movie starts out in modern day Shanghai where Din meets Li Na Wang in elementary school, and they quickly become friends. Eventually, they vow to be best friends forever with a pinky swear.
Unfortunately, Li Na’s father has decided to move away with Li Na for a better life. Ten years later, Din (Jimmy Wong) is now a college student and still living in a small studio with his mom (Constance Wu). He is now working as a food delivery person, while Li Na has grown into a wealthy supermodel. Din hopes to reconnect with Li Na, but is worried she won’t remember him.
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One day, while Din is on a food delivery route, he bumps into an old man (Ronny Chieng), who gives Din a teapot. Of course, rubbing the teapot pops out a dragon, Long, who grants his new master three wishes. The dragon is even amazed at how much the world has changed since he’s been stuck in a teapot for so long. Long has been stuck in the teapot for a thousand years, so he’s anxious for Din to make his three wishes so he can go through the Gates of Paradise in the heavens. Another mystery man also knows about the teapot and hires three goons to retrieve it for him.
There’s a short goon (Jimmy O. Yang), tall goon (Bobby Lee), and Pockets (Aaron Yoo), the leader who is a master of kicking. I won’t spoil the rest of the movie.
This movie is packed with who’s who of popular Asian American voice actors. I would have loved a live-action film, but I am sure animation is easier to produce during a pandemic. It’s nice to hear Jimmy Wong’s voice as Din again after his short cameos in Mulan. I’m a big fan of Jimmy Wong because he was born in Seattle with his brother Freddie Wong, who has a popular YouTube series Rocket Jump. John Cho as the dragon reminded me of Mushu from Mulan. And to top it off is Constance Wu, who tries to keep Din focused on his studies. Going through the cast list, I could recognize almost all of them so I was excited to see this movie before I even knew the story.
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Then there are all the Disney Aladdin “references, ” but even Aladdin is based on a version of Arabian Nights. You either love it or you hate it. At least there is enough Chinese culture represented in this movie that it can stand on its own. As I mentioned earlier, shrimp chips make a few appearances. Of course, there has to be mandatory delicious food scenes. Din’s fights with Pockets were always entertaining. There is an especially funny choreographed fight scene during a parade which had me laughing really hard, but I cannot share more since it will spoil the movie! Kids will enjoy this movie, and a great chance for parents to expose them to Chinese culture. With Abominable and Over the Moon, there has been a great selection of Chinese American animated movies in the last two years.
Wish Dragon was released in January 2021 in China and grossed $21 million at the box office. It is currently streaming on Netflix.There are plenty of memes on the internet lampooning the Wish versions of popular products. If you've ever been on the receiving end of the Wish bait and switch, then my heart goes out to you: There are fewer consumer experiences more disappointing that being tricked by either false advertising or your own wishful thinking.
Movie and TV plots aren't exactly original, and they never have been. William Shakespeare straight up stole the plotlines for every single one of his plays (except
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), but that doesn't really change the fact that the dude is a legend. No one else told Shakespeare to put a bunch of dirty jokes and wordplay in these plotlines, so it's up to the director/crew to put their own unique fingerprint on the property they're working with.
That still doesn't stop people from crying foul whenever there's a popular movie or show that seems to straight up rip off another well-known flick, especially if it was successful and/or was a cultural phenomenon. Which is exactly what's happening with
Sam_thunderdogs writes: It even has the same jokes and exact same set-up. How can a studio like Sony get away with this in 2021? I'm not even mad just bewildered.
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Wish Dragon is a very contemporary, yet very charming take on Aladdin with interesting characters, pretty and colorful artwork from Base Animation, and a bunch of welcome twists to the classic story. Admittedly flawed in places, but an enjoyable film regardless. pic.twitter.com/LQkrDOWpub— Toon4Thought (@Toon4Thought) June 14, 2021
On the surface, yes, the two movies are extremely similar. They both feature a wish dynamic. They both feature a magical, wise-cracking sidekick. And they both feature a guy who's in love with a girl from a different social standing.
However, CBR has pointed out some key differences between the two flicks. After Li Na discovers that Din isn't a prince midway through the movie, it provides a more realistic approach to the conflict between these two characters.
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Features tons of magic, but, as corny as it sounds, the real magic was in their own personal quests of self-discovery. But dagnammit, it's the truth.
Watched Wish Dragon last night. Okay story, felt a bit too Aladdin for me. Animation looked... more like liquid in action parts, but overall had its charm. And Long was kinda cool (Because dragon...) Film : 6/10 Dragon : 8/10 pic.twitter.com/swFS3SXGtu— No one (@VolfMech) June 13, 2021
John Cho voices Long, the Dragon aka Genie to Din's Aladdin
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