Description
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.

Amazon.com
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

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.0 based on 48 reviews)

A Wrinkle in Time

Although the characterizations and effects are well done, I never quite felt totally drawn into the movie. The story centers around three kids going to another land to find the father of two. This land is beautiful with some unusual beasts. But what is most striking about the movie is the emphasis placed on emotions like love. We are shown how love for family can save them from pitfalls they may fall victim to whether in a strange land or at home. Good quality DVD with fair replayability. I recommend renting it first. My wife and daughter have read the book, and they were slightly disappointed. If you enjoyed this catch "Into the West" and "Princess of Thieves".

CA Luster
October 06, 2008

A Wrinkle in Time tv movie

Fairly good quality movie with an interesting presupposition by the filmmaker as to the manner of the disappearance of Mr. Murry. (Watch the deleted scenes.) Wanders from the book, but mostly recognizable as Madelyn L'Engle's tale of evil attempting to take over the universe and love conquering evil.
July 21, 2008

Rave review

I read this book years ago and the movie followed it so well. My kids loved it and they are both teenagers. Good wholesome entertainment.
June 16, 2008

I Could Just Cry Over This Horrible Adaptation

The "Wrinkle in Time" book series is my favorite series from childhood. I have read and re-read them more times than I can count over the last 35+ years. The characters, with all their virtues and flaws, are near and dear to my heart. This adaptation contained very little of the wonderful, magical, spiritual story that I love so much. To say I was disappointed with this film would be a great understatement.

If you have never read the book(s) I imagine you will enjoy the movie. The acting is passable, the special effects are well done for a made for TV movie, and the story is interesting. However, if you love the books, avoid this movie at all costs.

I found this statement at the Wikipedia page of the novel: "In an interview with Newsweek, L'Engle said of the film, 'I expected it to be bad, and it is.'"

I feel the need to read the book again to dispel this movie from my mind.
June 12, 2008

Boring and unlike the book

This movie is INCREDIBLY boring. I actually fell asleep less than half way through (The sad thing is, I'm NOT KIDDING). The part that I saw was not like the book at all. If they gave this movie a different title, I would not think that it was an adaption of A Wrinkle In Time. I LOVED the book and did not think that it was boring. For this movie however, I felt like the script was written in a week and a half, casting was done in 2 hours, and filming was done in a week. Watch the Harry Potter movies instead. The actors actually show emotion and the special effects are AMAZING (Unlike this movie, where the special effects are equal to that of a school play.).
May 29, 2008

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