A Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay, comes home May 29th on Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere and June 5th on Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD™, DVD and On-Demand. The stunning story of an ordinary girl’s extraordinary adventure through time and space offers exhilarating entertainment and positive messages for the whole family—encouraging self-confidence, inclusion and pushing imagination to the next level.
Families who bring home “A Wrinkle in Time” will go behind the scenes to meet the talented crafts persons, actors and filmmakers who brought to life every spectacular detail of this triumphant tale.
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More than 50 years after Madeleine L’Engle’s young adult novel “A Wrinkle in Time” was awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal, the big-screen retelling of this timeless classic takes audiences on a transformative journey, exquisitely illustrated through jaw-dropping visual effects, a stirring musical score and diverse, star-studded cast. Three celestial guides, Mrs. Which (two-time Academy Award® nominee Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® winner Reese Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling), come to Earth to share their wisdom and love with struggling eighth-grader Meg Murry (Storm Reid) as she journeys across dimensions with classmate Calvin (Levi Miller) and younger brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe) in search of her father (Chris Pine), a world-renowned physicist who mysteriously disappeared four years ago.
As fantastical as the film’s premise and imagery may seem, “A Wrinkle in Time” centers on a universal human need that feels particularly relevant and relatable today. “This is a story about belonging,” says DuVernay. “It’s about a girl who just doesn’t feel strong in her mind, body and spirit. But through this epic journey, she finds her strength and learns that the center of the universe starts inside her. It’s about Meg feeling like she belongs in the universe and has a mighty part to play… as do we all.”
My Thoughts: Okay, I’m not sure where to begin with this one. The story line is interesting, but I feel that it falls flat in areas throughout the movie. In other words, when I needed a kitchen break or potty break, I didn’t feel the need to hit PAUSE. Second, the movie does feature an “All Star” cast and I really enjoyed the acting by Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling. However, I felt that Oprah Winfrey did a horrible job, but then again, I’ve never been a fan of her acting and always felt she should stick to being a talk-show host.
In my honest opinion, this is a hit or miss type of movie for me. I really wanted to see it and I’m glad that I did. However, it just didn’t hold my attention. We all like different type’s of movies and enjoy various actors/actresses. This movie is okay, but not at the top of my MUST-SEE list. On my rating scale, I’m giving it 5 popcorn buckets out of 10 popcorn buckets.
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I am always a bit reluctant to watch movies from books that I really like since I often end up disappointed. This could be interesting but it doesn’t sound like a must see.
I think I would enjoy the movie even if it is not on top of my list. I know I would enjoy the extras and the behind the scenes looks that always come with a DVD or Blu-Ray
I did like the movie but I would like to see the behind the scenes in this DVD. I loved the book.