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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