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A Wrinkle in Time
2018 109 min United States of America PG 6+
★4.6
Adventure, Science Fiction, Family, Fantasy
Director: Ava DuVernay
🎭 Based on
«A Wrinkle in Time»
byMadeleine L'Engle
Trailers
Description
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Budget:
$103M
US Gross:
$100.48M
Worldwide:
$132.68M
Starring
Storm Reid
Actor
Oprah Winfrey
Actor
Reese Witherspoon
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 17 nominations total
Key opinion
A Wrinkle in Time is widely regarded as a visually ambitious but narratively incoherent adaptation. While the film is praised by some for its themes of self-acceptance and colorful production design, most critics and audiences find it hindered by a disjointed script, weak character development, and unclear target-audience alignment.
| Production | The film features vibrant and imaginative visual effects that serve as its most consistent redeeming quality. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay fails to establish a coherent narrative, suffering from abrupt scene transitions and significant plot holes. | |
| Acting | The performances are inconsistent, with many reviewers feeling that a talented supporting cast is squandered on thin, unmotivated characters. | |
| Adaptation | The film presents a drastic departure from the source material that leaves fans of the novel dissatisfied and confuses new viewers. | |
| Accessibility | The film’s intended audience is highly debated, with some finding the tone too childish for teens while others argue the complex dialogue and esoteric themes are too dense for young children. |