Inside Total Film 205: Chris Pine & Jennifer Lee + Wish, The Eternal Daugher, Another Body
Nov 23, 2023
Chris Pine and Jennifer Lee discuss Disney's film Wish, including the importance of wishing and bringing back classic villains. They also explore the Disney multiverse and the process of creating a memorable Disney villain. The podcast also covers the impact of deepfake pornography in the documentary Another Body.
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Wishing As Active Human Force
- Jennifer Lee says Wish celebrates Disney's fairy-tale and musical legacy while attempting something new.
- The film reframes wishing as an active, vulnerable human force driving change.
Actor Enjoyed Playing Classic Villain
- Chris Pine describes enjoying the freedom to explore Magnifico within the directors' guidance.
- He says he focused on the character and had fun rather than stressing about external expectations.
Centenary Hopes Collide With Lightweight Execution
- Hosts argue Wish leans on nostalgia and beautiful visuals but lacks the emotional and narrative clarity of Frozen.
- They find the film pleasant for kids and Disney superfans but not strongly memorable for adults.