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Madeleine L’Engle’s best-selling and beloved Newbery Award-winning novel bursts to life in a spectacular family film that TV Guide calls “a charming and imaginative film.” When astrophysicist Dr. Jack Murry disappears without a trace, his children, Meg and Charles Wallace, and neighbor Calvin O’Keefe embark on a cosmic quest to find him. Guided by Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which, the children travel to a distant planet and encounter a society controlled by an evil force. They must trust themselves and one another if they are to rescue Dr. Murry and return home safely. Enjoy the nonstop excitement and adventure of A WRINKLE IN TIME, starring Academy Award(R)-nominated actress Alfre Woodard (1984 Best Supporting Actress, CROSS CREEK) and teen idol Gregory Smith from TV’s EVERWOOD. It’s an amazing journey your family will want to take over and over again.Director John Kent Harrison’s imaginative film adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 A Wrinkle in Time may not be able to fully satisfy the immense expectations of those decidedly loyal to L’Engle’s book, yet delivers a family thriller impressive enough to stand on its own merits. Katie Stuart plays Meg Murry, the introverted, intelligent oldest child of Dr. Jack Murry, an astrophysicist who has suddenly disappeared without a trace. As Meg struggles with her father’s absence and her own coming-of-age awkwardness, she tightens her bond with Charles Wallace (David Dorfman), her brilliant, eccentric 6-year-old brother. When a trio of celestial beings summons them to find their father, the children are joined by neighbor Calvin O’Keefe (Gregory Smith) to embark on a dangerous journey of time travel. They “tesseract” onto the planet Camazotz where Dr. Murry is being held prisoner by an evil force. The film retains the essence of the novel, and deftly employs its 128-minute running time to build viewer affinity for the heroic children. The special effects will not disappoint, though the climatic last battle should have held closer to the book. Stuart is exemplary as the understated and deeply reflective Meg, while Dorfman dazzles as conflicted Charles Wallace. (Ages 8 and older) –Lynn Gibson
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April 30, 2010
#1
PARENTS, READ THIS:
DON’T BUY THIS MOVIE FOR YOUR YOUNG KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS OR ANY OTHER HOLIDAY OF THE MONTH.
IT WILL GIVE THEM NIGHTMARES!
This movie is the worst one I have ever watched and I am ashamed to say that Disney calls this “a movie”.
It is a very bad movie for young kids and in fact it is good for no one. This movie was nothing like the book and I found that even the book was horrible.
April 30, 2010
#2
Along with, ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’, ‘Escape To Witch Mountain’, and a few others, this is another film Disney should be ashamed of. To try and pan this off as family fare is just one reason why the next reviewed film, ‘Time Changer’ (totally unrelated), exists.
Psychic abilities, magic & witchcraft, crystal balls, etc. If that’s what you want you children to watch then be my guest. I’ll toss this one where it belongs…in the trash!
I didn’t even watch til the end.
Not recommended.
April 30, 2010
#3
I think this DVD will be the best one yet! I can’t wait to get it. everyone is saying that a wrinkle in time is 3 hours long and also think it will be worth it!! well i think this will be a DVD that will take a spot in my collection of all time classics!!
April 30, 2010
#4
I loved this movie. I am a big fan of the two sequal books, but I didn’t like this one much. I loved the movie. It changed most of the things I disliked. The kid who plays Charles Wallace is great. Meg I loved too. They didn’t make her gorgeous. I am so happy about that. They did go a little too pretty, but hey, this is hollywood. Calvin was pretty good as well. I love Alfre Woodard. She was excellent, as were the actresses for the other women. I liked that they updated the quotes. It made it interesting.
April 30, 2010
#5
Okay first off I think this is such a weird movie that didn’t make alot of sense. Also it was real freaky and I know this sounds weird, but it scared me! Charles Walsh’s actor was a weird boy and why did everyone ALWAYS say his full name when speaking to him? Why didn’t they ever just call him Charles? When they met those weird white yeti things that really disturbed me! The graphics and acting were horrible! I didn’t even finish it because it was soooooo horrible and(I know i keep saying this)weird! Also when the kids entered the magical world they kind of acted as if they do it everyday. I’m sorry you have to listen to my complaining and bickering but i have to get it out! I’m sorry disney but this movie was very weird and freaky!