Geek Vibes Nation: 'a mythological marvel'

The review called All Wishes Come True! "a mythological marvel," writing that writer-director Mu Zhengyang "crafts an experience that is sophisticated enough for adults and simple enough for young children" and concluding that the film is "the best animated film of the year"; it described the story as an exploration of humanity in which "no one is irredeemable," blending entertainment with imparted wisdom.[1]

On influences and tone, the review wrote that the film's band of characters "inhabits the iconic essence of films like Ocean's Eleven and The Ladykillers, while also harnessing the charm, energy, and playfulness of Kung Fu Panda or Ice Age with the refinement you'd expect from Chinese mythology."[1]

The review singled out the animation as "some of the cleanest, most detailed, and realistic animation I've seen in years," citing a shot zoomed in on the palm of a hand where "you can see the subtle, lifelike redness," and said the voice cast's chemistry is "effortless," with back-and-forth dialogue that "feels incredibly natural"; the film's credits list Hao Chen, Yuze Han and Yunqi Zhang among the starring voices.[1]

Its main criticisms were that "the dialogue at times moves too quickly to read every word" and that "only two of the eight characters are fully explored," though the review still judged the family-friendly film "not just compelling but a must-see" with high rewatchability; it lists the film as running 2 hours 23 minutes in Mandarin with English subtitles, now playing in select theaters.[1]