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A Wrinkle in Time→A Wrinkle in Time
Madeleine L'Engle·2018·Director: Ava DuVernay
60%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
2.2
Movie Rating
Platform: Disney+
Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling
The Book
Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and friend Calvin travel through time and space to rescue Meg's father, who has been imprisoned on a dark planet.
The Film
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. They travel through dimensions and face dark forces to bring him back. Along the way, Meg discovers her own strength and the power of love.
Key Differences
The film introduces new characters not present in the book. The tone is more modern and less focused on the philosophical and spiritual themes of the novel. The ending is simplified and more visually spectacular compared to the book's introspective conclusion.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film's significant departures from the book's themes and characters make reading the original novel essential to fully appreciate the story. While visually engaging, it lacks the depth and nuance of the source material.
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