: 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 .
Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value. Wish Upon
: Critics from Variety and Red Letter Media have highlighted the film as a modern masterpiece of inadvertent charm. : One of the most-cited highlights is the
“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 “I laughed at it, not because it’s disturbing
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"
: The final twist is widely described as both shocking and hilariously bad, with some viewers calling it the funniest part of the movie. Wish Upon | Rotten Tomatoes
: 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 .
Critics and audiences are sharply divided, but even the negative reviews often highlight its entertainment value.
: Critics from Variety and Red Letter Media have highlighted the film as a modern masterpiece of inadvertent charm.
“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
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"
: The final twist is widely described as both shocking and hilariously bad, with some viewers calling it the funniest part of the movie. Wish Upon | Rotten Tomatoes
