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A Wrinkle in Time
Meg and Charles Wallace are aided by Calvin and three interesting women in the search for their father who disappeared during a government experiment. Their travels take them around the universe to a place unlike any other.
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Plot Summary
Meg Murry, a brilliant but awkward teenage girl, struggles with the disappearance of her astrophysicist father. Aided by her intelligent younger brother Charles Wallace and a charming boy from school named Calvin O'Keefe, Meg embarks on a journey through time and space. They encounter strange planets and celestial beings in a quest to rescue her father from an evil force known as the Dark Thing that is trying to control the universe.
Critical Reception
The 2003 made-for-television film adaptation of 'A Wrinkle in Time' received a mixed to negative reception. While praised by some for attempting to adapt a beloved classic and for its visual effects, many critics found it to be a pale imitation of the source material. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many longtime fans of Madeleine L'Engle's novel expressing disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
Attempts to capture the magic of the novel but falls short in execution.
Visuals are a highlight for a TV movie, but character development feels rushed.
Lacks the depth and emotional resonance of the original book.
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Fun Fact
This was the second television film adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's novel, the first being a 1977 version that was not widely distributed.
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