Monday, January 13, 2025
Wish Dragon
In modern China, two kids, Din & Li Na, meet at school & become best friends. However, Li Na & her father soon move away to seek better opportunities. Ten years later, Din & Li Na find that they have taken different paths in life. Din misses his old friend & plans to see her again. While on his job delivering food to customers, Din meets a mysterious old man who gives him a magical teapot. A dragon named Long (Lóng or Lung in Chinese means dragon) appears from the teapot & grants Din 3 wishes. Din uses one of his wishes to reunite with Li Na. If you haven’t realized it yet, this story is sounding a lot like “Aladdin”. A magical creature trapped in an item with a handle & a spout. A poor boy uses a wish to reunite with a rich girl. There is also a bad guy trying to get his hands on the magic container. I️ do like the bits of Chinese culture & traditions added to this version of the Arabian fairy tale classic. This animated film is about being yourself & choosing friends & family over wealth & greed.
Alien gives it 3 “the Midas touch” stars out of 4.
