Film Review – Wish Dragon

It’s been a big year for animated productions featuring dragons. A few months ago, “Raya and the Last Dragon” offered a tale of a warrior and the fantasy creature summoned to help bring peace to a fractured land. Now there’s “Wish Dragon,” which isn’t as epic as the Disney Animation event, offering a slightly more comical take on an odd couple relationship. It’s a Chinese production that aims to be sensitive to its cultural surroundings, and it’s also an adventure experience with plenty of chases and defined villainy. “Wish Dragon” is ultimately derivative of other, better pictures, but writer/director Chris Appelhans makes a positive impression with his helming debut, delivering engaging characters and fluid action, which helps to digest the familiarity of it all. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com