With help from neighbor Calvin, siblings Meg and Charles embark on a quest to find their missing father at behest of three celestial beings. Traveling to planet Camazotz, and evil force takes control of Charles, leaving Meg to save her family and possibly the entire planet.
Katie Stuart (Meg), Gregory Smith (Calvin), David Dorfman (Charles), Chris Potter (Jack), Sarah-Jane Redmond (Dana), Kate Nelligan (Mrs. Which), Alison Elliott (Mrs. Who), Alfre Woodard (Mrs. Whatsit), Kyle Secor (RedEye)
A Wrinkle in Time begins well enough with some character introductions before moving to the main story. While the premise is interesting, there is a lot that goes unexplained. Along the way we get a few moral lessons with the biggest being that family sticks together. With some enjoyable surprises and sidetracks along the way, the film finally finishes with a nice Happy Ever After ending.
Acting was a bit rough from many in this one with the exception of Dorfman who delivered a creepy performance quite well. Stuart was okay if a bit dry. Smith did fairly well and worked good with Stuart. Redmond, Nelligan, and Elliott all lacked energy, which Woodard brought pretty well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are interesting and probably quite entertaining for younger viewers. Effects and action scenes were reasonably well done considering the target audience. Dialogue was okay but could have been refined and added a bit more depth. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
Overall A Wrinkle in Time is an entertaining sci-fi fantasy flick aimed at younger viewers which should enjoy the films centering of young characters. Adults may find this one lacking depth and continuity.
Nothing here to limit audience age other than a few potentially disturbing images. Preens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2003
Reviewed: 6.14.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Films based on Books
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Katie Stuart (Meg), Gregory Smith (Calvin), David Dorfman (Charles), Chris Potter (Jack), Sarah-Jane Redmond (Dana), Kate Nelligan (Mrs. Which), Alison Elliott (Mrs. Who), Alfre Woodard (Mrs. Whatsit), Kyle Secor (RedEye)
A Wrinkle in Time begins well enough with some character introductions before moving to the main story. While the premise is interesting, there is a lot that goes unexplained. Along the way we get a few moral lessons with the biggest being that family sticks together. With some enjoyable surprises and sidetracks along the way, the film finally finishes with a nice Happy Ever After ending.
Acting was a bit rough from many in this one with the exception of Dorfman who delivered a creepy performance quite well. Stuart was okay if a bit dry. Smith did fairly well and worked good with Stuart. Redmond, Nelligan, and Elliott all lacked energy, which Woodard brought pretty well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are interesting and probably quite entertaining for younger viewers. Effects and action scenes were reasonably well done considering the target audience. Dialogue was okay but could have been refined and added a bit more depth. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
Overall A Wrinkle in Time is an entertaining sci-fi fantasy flick aimed at younger viewers which should enjoy the films centering of young characters. Adults may find this one lacking depth and continuity.
Nothing here to limit audience age other than a few potentially disturbing images. Preens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2003
Reviewed: 6.14.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Films based on Books
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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