A Wrinkle in Time

About A Wrinkle in Time

"A Wrinkle in Time" is a science fantasy film directed by Ava DuVernay and released in 2018. Based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Madeleine L'Engle, it tells the story of Meg Murry, a young girl who, with the help of three astral travelers, embarks on a quest to find her missing father. Meg, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe encounter a multitude of worlds and beings in a multi-dimensional universe.

Making / Production

Directed by Ava DuVernay, the movie was the first live-action film with a budget of over 100 million dollars to be directed by a black woman. The screenplay was written by Jennifer Lee and Jeff Stockwell. Produced by Disney, the film incorporated vibrant visual effects and elaborate set designs to bring L'Engle's universe to life.

Actors

• Storm Reid played the role of Meg Murry, the protagonist, skillfully portraying the transformation from a self-doubting teenager to a confident heroine.
• Deric McCabe portrayed Charles Wallace Murry, Meg's precocious younger brother, capturing his brilliant but quirky character.
• Levi Miller played Calvin O'Keefe, Meg's classmate who joins them on the adventure, adding depth to the character's journey.
• Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling brought to life the three astral travelers - Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who respectively, adding star-studded charm and wisdom.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Ava DuVernay became the first black woman to direct a live-action film with a budget exceeding 100 million dollars.
• Oprah Winfrey, who played Mrs. Which, said that she accepted the role because it was a childhood dream to be a part of a Disney movie.
• The movie was filmed in locations as diverse as California, New Zealand, and Sequoia Park in Eureka.

Awards

While it didn’t secure any major awards, the film did receive nominations for several, including the Visual Effects Society Awards for its outstanding visual effects.

Quotes

• "The wound is the place where the Light enters you." - Mrs. Who
• "Do you realize how many events and choices that had to occur since the birth of the universe, leading to the making of you just exactly the way you are?" - Mrs. Which

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of "A Wrinkle in Time" include works by various artists including Sade, Sia, Demi Lovato.
• An original score composed by Ramin Djawadi provided a musical undercurrent to the movie's fantastical themes
• Notably, Sade's "Flower of the Universe" was her first release in seven years, created specifically for this movie.