Good concept, poorly executed.

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

The problem with Wakko's Wish is a matter of it coming long after the Animaniacs had run their course. Granted, the funny spin-off show the Pinky and the Brain was still running fine, but Wakko's Wish is mostly a pap-filled musical (overloaded with songs if you ask me), and not with the same overall verve of sharp humor. What I loved about the original show was that it was aimed at kids, and it was a very good one in terms of wacky humor and delightful oddball side characters, but it also had a sense of humor that went for the gleefully deranged that aged well. Unfortunately, I can sense how Wakko's Wish was probably packaged as a big grab bag for everything in the show and packed into a silly story for kids. Actually, there isn't much story here anyway, except for the set-up: in a small village Baron Thaddeus von Plotz III robs the poor to feed himself via taxes, leaving everyone destitute. Wakko decides after a year's wait to go find riches of his own to help pay for an operation for Dot, and though completely overjoyed when he returns with a hay-penny, Plotz steals it anyway. He makes a wish on a star, and the star gets shot away to another place far away, leading everyone in the village off to find the star.Not that it isn't fun to see all of the old characters again, and the nostalgia meter is fine in that regard, the same edge is dulled away with smaller laughs in shorter spurts. Only Pinky and the Brain, oddly enough, really garner the best bits, with one line in particular from Brain ("Pinky, you left the lens cap of you mind on again") that reminded me of how I could be hysterical from watching the show. There's even a decent bit involving the Warners conning a vindictive King who just wants them exterminated so he can have the star all to himself. But in the end, the songs really get more in the way than they should, with it being more redundant than a necessary entertainment for the sake of it all. Maybe I should've expected it, as it was a straight-to-video release with occasional TV play. Yet as a tie-in to the holidays meant to inspire cheer and good-will and all those vibes, it's just sort of stupid. I wouldn't say that it isn't worth seeing though if you were already a fan of either Spielberg exec-produced show, and if you have little kids it might be worth a good few chuckles with them. It aims low enough and comes out neither horribly wrong or exceptional.

I am a proud lover of Animaniacs. I love the show so much my classroom where I teach is filled with trinkets and statues dedicated to the show, along with a Rob Paulson autographed statue of Pinky and video cassettes of the show and Pinky and the Brain I occasionally use to illustrate points I am teaching about throughout the year. So, I am a definite fan and a charter member of the PLEASE, PLEASE GET A LIFE FOUNDATION.Unfortunately, this final farewell from Animaniacs is one of the biggest disappointments in film. Instead of the edgy and non-stop humor, some bonehead had the bright idea of making the film maudlin. I hate PATHOS!!! Give me anvils dropping on Baloney's head or make Dr. Scratchnsnif lose his marbles with incessant annoyances--DON'T make the Animaniacs something they are not! This is to be avoided by fans and non-fans--as it gives the impression that this is a worthless show when it is far from true--it's just a worthless movie.

I used to love Animaniacs, but recently I have realized what an utter piece of revolting, worthless, contrived trash this show really is. With gags repeating over and over again, and purely awful musical numbers, you'll wonder why anyone like this stupid, overrated show. Needless to say, the movie is more of the same, with those stupid gags and crappy songs that will make your ears bleed. The plot? Don't get me started. The gang is in some town ruled by an evil king/tyrant, who's constantly taxing the poor citizens of said town. It eventually turns into some quest to look for a magic meteor or something like that. Let's just say if you're looking for something original, you'd better turn off the television right now. Man, what a waste of great talent, like Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, and Maurice LaMarche, and of course, Frank Welker.BOTTOM LINE: Fans of this stupid series will probably like it, but for everyone else, avoid.

Superficially similar to the Animaniacs TV series, but not nearly as funny, creative or insightful. The music (normally a highlight of the Animaniacs) is contrived and slipshod. Young children might find this entertaining, but I was hoping for much more.