Wakko's Wish is a 1999 animated musical comedy-drama film that is a spin-off of the popular animated series, Animaniacs. The film is directed by Liz Holzman and Tom Ruegger, with a screenplay by Ruegger. The voice cast features Rob Paulsen as Yakko Warner, Jess Harnell as Wakko Warner, Tress MacNeille as Dot Warner, and Maurice LaMarche as The Brain.
The film is set in the fictional town of Acme Falls, where a drought has plagued the town for years. The local wishing star has disappeared, and without it, the townspeople are unable to make their wishes for rain to come true. The greedy King Salazar, who rules the town, is unwilling to share the little water that remains with the poor townspeople. Meanwhile, the Warner siblings, Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, have been forced out of their home in the Warner Bros. studio and are living on the streets.
When a contest is announced to find the town's new ruler, the Warners decide to enter, hoping to overthrow King Salazar and save the town. Along the way, they meet a cast of eccentric characters, including a magical fairy godpigeon, a group of singing cows, and a hapless chicken named Chicken Boo.
The film is filled with catchy musical numbers, including "The Wishing Star", "The Yakko's World Rap", and "The Chicken Boo Tango". The animation is colorful and imaginative, with a mix of traditional hand-drawn animation and computer-generated imagery.
Despite its humorous tone, the film also tackles serious themes, such as poverty, greed, and the importance of community. Through the Warners' journey, the film shows the power of perseverance, friendship, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Overall, Wakko's Wish is a fun and heartwarming film that will appeal to fans of Animaniacs and animated musicals. With its memorable characters and catchy songs, it is sure to bring a smile to viewers of all ages.
Wakko's Wish is a 1999 animated movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.