This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 73 You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey y’all,
So, here I am, tissues pile up like mini snowdrifts, sipping on some orangey elixir that’s supposed to make me feel better. I’m pretty sure the only thing it’s killing off is my taste buds – but hey, there’s a silver lining to being under the weather. You guessed it, it’s movie time! 🎬 And not just any flick, but one where I can leave my brain on the pillow and just soak in the good vibes.
Enter “You Wish!,” the 2003 Disney original that I stumbled upon. 🧞♂️ Full confession: I was totally in the mood for something that didn’t require much thought. You know, something to watch when the only thing you’re capable of processing is whether to cough into your left sleeve or your right one.
So, there I am, buried under a fortress of blankets, and what do you know, this movie was just what the doctor ordered – figuratively speaking, since the actual doc just told me to drink fluids and rest, the usual.
Alright, so here’s the scoop on the plot: It’s all about this teenager, Alex, is this regular kid with an ‘extra’ in his life – an extra-annoying little brother, Stevie, played by the adorably dorky A.J. Trauth (you might remember him from “Even Stevens”). Alex feels overwhelmed by his little bro, Stevie (played by Spencer Breslin – yep, the cute kid from “The Cat in the Hat”), who seems to be good at making a mess out of Alex’s life. So, Alex comes across a magical coin and casually makes a wish that his brother would just…disappear.. And because this is Disney, the universe says, “Sure, why not?” and poof—wish granted!
Whoops. Cue the wild, unexpected adventures as Alex navigates a world where he’s an only child. And it’s all fun and games until, surprise, surprise, he starts to realize maybe life without Stevie isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Lalaine, from “Lizzie McGuire” fame, pops up as Abby, reminding us all how the early 2000s rocked those fashion choices. Her character brings some sense back to our wayward Alex.
Guys, the twists in “You Wish!” had me laughing and grimacing. I mean, it’s a pure, unadulterated Disney Channel time capsule. And like, the chemistry between the characters? It’s so zip-a-dee-doo-dah, I nearly spilled my tea (and by tea I mean the fourth cup of why-does-this-cold-medication-taste-like-sadness concoction).
But the heart of the film is the brotherly bond. It’s so sweet and real. One minute they’re bickering like, well, brothers, and the next, they’re all about that family love. And honestly, it’s refreshing to see a Disney movie that isn’t all about romance or saving the world, but about something as simple and relatable as sibling dynamics.
It’s a real comfort watch — it’s peppy, it’s funny, and let’s face it, those special effects? They’re so charmingly dated that you can’t help but give an affectionate eye-roll. 🙄 But hey, isn’t that part of the cheer-up charm?
So imagine me here, huddled in blankie bliss, finding myself rooting for these kids and their wacky, magical misadventures. I’m talking laugh-out-loud moments that trail off into pitiful coughing fits, but honestly, it was worth it.
Bottom line: If you’re in need of a cozy couch companion while your immune system battles the dark forces, “You Wish!” could just be your spoonful of sugar (or, you know, whatever’s in this cold syrup that promises to knock me out after I hit ‘publish’).
Catch ya on the flip side,
Roger