When Wishes Come True (1996)

Movie
German title	When wishes come true
Original title	Wish Upon a Star
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1996
length	86 minutes
Age rating	FSK 6
Rod
Director	Blair Faithful
script	Jessica Barondes
production	David Anderson , ; Don Schain , ; HE Scruggs
music	Ray Colcord
camera	Brian Sullivan
cut	David Blangsted
occupation
	Katherine Heigl : Alexia Wheaton; Danielle Harris : Hayley Wheaton; Don Jeffcoat : Kyle Harding; Scott Wilkinson : Ben Wheaton; Mary Parker Williams : Nan Wheaton; Lois Chiles : Mittermonster; Ivey Lloyd : Caitlin Sheinbaum; Matt Barker : Simon; Jacque Gray : Kazumi; Kari Petersen : Talley; January Sorensen : Sabrina; Duane Stephens : Mr. Frauenfleder; Mark Hofeling : Mr. Watson;

Wish Upon a Star ( Wish Upon a Star ) is an American fantasy comedy from the year 1996 . Directed by Blair Treu , the screenplay was written by Jessica Barondes .

action

Hayley Wheaton has better grades in school than her older sister Alexia, who in turn dresses more stylishly, is more popular and has a boyfriend. The sisters envy each other. One day after waking up, they find that each is in the other's body. Hayley enjoys the move first, especially meeting her sister's boyfriend Kyle Harding.

When the sisters discover that the swap could take longer, each tries to ruin an important aspect of the other sister's life. They later decide that Hayley should show that Alexia is capable of intellectual achievements, while Alexia should find a friend for her in her sister's body. They swap bodies again during the Winter Festival . Alexia is crowned queen of the event while Hayley dances with her neighbor Simon.

Reviews

"Lively youth comedy that strives for some depth within the genre."

- Lexicon of international film

Janet Branagan wrote in the Apollo Movie Guide that the film was " nice " and " entertaining ", but without much substance. Heigl and Harris would provide " solid representations " while the plot had numerous weak points.

Cinema magazine called the film " uninspired body swap high school fun ".