While everyone is talking about Black Panther, a wonderful movie in many ways, there is another movie in theaters that has come from across the universe and out of the hearts of childhood. A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava DuVernay, hit the big screen on March 9th, and while it might not be doing amazing with the critics, I personally fell in love with this quirky and bright movie.

A Wrinkle in Time, based off the novel written by Madeleine L’Engle, follows Meg Murry, a 13 year old, racially-mixed girl who is, at the beginning of the movie, dealing with the disappearance of her father four years ago, along with trouble at school, such as bullying. However, when her little brother Charles Wallace introduces her and a guy from her class, Calvin O’Keefe, to the three Mrs., Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Whatsit, the three are whisked away across the universe on an adventure to find her father.

The movie itself was made quite beautifully. With beautiful designs and CGI and gorgeous costumes and makeup, the movie cuts a stunning appearance that meshes wonderfully with the plot. All of the actors did a wonderful job, and the characters were written in such a way that many people can see aspects of themselves in many of the characters. From the skeptical and angry Meg with a huge heart and big brain, to compassionate Calvin with a struggle for acceptance, to Charles Wallace the believer with a hidden darkness, all young characters were wonderful.

I would most definitely recommend this movie to anyone, of any age. A cute movie on the surface with deep lessons on life and humanity underneath, A Wrinkle in Time is a phenomenal story with an ability to touch hearts as easy as it is for them to touch the stars.