Wakko's Wish (Animaniacs 1001 Animations)

Writers: Nick DuBois, Charles M. Howell IV. ; Earl Kress ; Tom Ruegger ; Randy Rogel ; Kevin Hopps


Date: December 21, 1999

Synopsis: " This film relocates all the Animaniacs characters to a quasi-medieval fairy tale world and portrays their race to find the wishing star that will grant them a wish."

This film served as the series finale to Animaniacs. I couldn't think of a better way to end the show. Like any Animaniacs episode, you can place the characters into just about any situation. This time, they're in a medieval time, under the rule of a mean King. You definitely feel for the characters. It manages to tie up a lot of loose ends so that everyone gets a happy ending. Wakko, Yakko, and Dot become rulers; Buttons is rewarded for his loyalty to Mindy, Hello Nurse is admired for her mind, etc. As per usual, the humor is really strong. There's plenty of one liners and visual gags from the Warners, as well as everyone else. But, it's the story that shines. We also have a buttload of great songs. There's also a good moral on never giving up hope when things get bleak. This is a good movie and a good way to wrap up the series.