“Wish Upon has the thematic depth of a doorstop. ... The prolonged death scenes are treated like a chore... there’s just no spark.” Film Inquiry · 8 years ago
: The film is frequently mocked for its "cringe" teenage lingo, such as the line "you dig on multi-verses," and the main character's increasingly selfish and questionable choices. Wish Upon
“I laughed at it, not because it’s disturbing or deliberately hilarious, but because the movie seems blissfully unaware of what it wants to do...” Roger Ebert · 8 years ago Notable Moments & Criticism “Wish Upon has the thematic depth of a doorstop
: One of the most-cited highlights is the protagonist wishing her father (played by Ryan Phillippe) would stop being "lame," which results in him becoming a suave, sax-playing jazz enthusiast . there’s just no spark
“Wish Upon is neither scary nor original, but its fundamental flaws as a horror movie may make it destination viewing for after-midnight camp genre enthusiasts.” Rotten Tomatoes
Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value.
The 2017 supernatural horror film Wish Upon has become a cult favorite, not for being a masterpiece of terror, but for its unintentional comedy and "so bad it's good" reputation . Directed by John R. Leonetti, the movie is often described as a campy mashup of Final Destination and The Monkey's Paw , featuring a protagonist whose wishes for popularity and money lead to increasingly ridiculous accidental deaths. Perspectives on "Wish Upon"