A Wrinkle in Time [Blu-ray/DVD] [2018]

Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and stop myself from making horrible desicions - such as watching this movie. Okay, that was a little harsh. This is by no means the worst movie I have ever seen, but there is something to be said about it almost immediatley showing up on Netflix after the home media release. I have never read the books, so I have absolutely no idea how the film compares to them, all I know is that the movie 'Wrinkle in Time' left much to be desired. Mainly in its' acting and disjointed storytelling. The visuals, well, they were gorgeous. Honestly, the character Charles Wallace is one of the main reasons I found this film to be so lackluster. Not too mention certain things that happen way to easily for the characters. If this ever got a sequel I don't think I would bother to see it, nor did it give me any sort of desire to read the books.

As a movie this was very well made. Visually very nice. The acting was good. However, as a movie based on a great book that I have read many times it did not cut it. Actually seeing one of the three women was confusing. You never see her in the book. she is a voice that communicates. I understand that is not very appealing visually but the reason for that is important in the book. This movie just became a big budget adventure flick. Not the important meaningful story it was written to be. Where were the other two brothers. Minor in the book but dropping them matters. Also, where was Aunt Beast? A brief glimpse of something on a dark screen does not do justice to her. A major plot point completely cut from the movie. As I said, just OK.

While I liked the background and world building for the movie, I'm not a fan of how the story was executed. The introduction and later parts of the movie were alright, however between them was a long stretch where the main character just seemed to get dragged along without any real agency to do anything herself. It felt like a bad video game tutorial that keeps stopping constantly to tell you to do this, do that, come over here, etc... and not give you a chance to fell like your are accomplishing anything on your own. So while there are a few interesting ideas here, don't go in with high expectations.

I seen critical reviews of this movie. I've watched this movie. Alert! It's a kids movie people. Get a grip. All movies that are based on books never please fans or critics. With that in mind, I think this could have been better. There were holes in the plot. Too much wandering around. I do understand today's PC nature of Hollywood, but that doesn't forgive them for putting out a substandard flick because of it. Hollywood has gone down the tubes with quality in the last 10 - 15 years. Most movies whether in theatres or disk/download, aren't worth the money people pay for them. However, this still was enjoyable, if you're a kid watching it and don't care about the rest.

What caught my attention first was the price compared to “WallyWorld” and the availability. Was trying to find this movie for my cousins and Best Buy had it in the combo pack with a digital copy for a better price than what Walmart was offering...along with having it in stock being a new release. Walmart was “out” of there supply but it could have been purchased in UHD format with the price hike included. Who doesn’t have a supply of New Releases when they are released?!? So, GREAT JOB BEST BUY! As for the film itself, they tried, but my cousins and I agree, the original was better!

This was one of my favorite books as a child. So, if you are wanting it to be just like the book, it does it some justice, but it's not the same. However, some parts were new and relevant to society today. Just like the Hobbit movies were great, but although some details were true, some parts were so new and original. So watch it the first time, and get out the notions of what you think it should be, and then watch it again to enjoy it for what it is. My youngest, 8, had not read the book and enjoys it as well.

I never ready the book but I know there are rabid fans out there. Maybe that's what caused me to enjoy this experience. Certainly there were places and spots in this journey that felt very passed-over, and thin. But, overall, I enjoyed the story this was trying to be. DuVernay is a great director and I could really feel her passion and compassion coming across in every scene.

Family movies are very rare in this day and age. It's difficult to find a movie to share with your family . This movie was one that I not only enjoyed, but had a chance to enjoy it with my family without having to tell them to look away or having to explain that most of the language was inappropriate and should not be used. The children especially appreciated the fact that it was a christian movie.