The renowned scientist Dr. Alexander Murray (Chris Pine) is laughed out at a
conference because he claims that it's possible to travel billions of miles
just by thinking about it. The next day he disappears. Just a coincidence?
Most people think that he ran away because he was crazy. Some think that he
had another woman. Whatever the reason was, his family is suffering.
Four years later his daughter, 13-year-old Meg, is being bullied at school.
The other girls put notes on her locker saying "You should have disappeared as
well". She's a brilliant student, but her grades suffer because of the
bullying.
One day three mysterious women arrive at Meg's house and offer to help Meg
find her father. Together with her six-year-old brother and a classmate they
travel to another galaxy, using the power of their minds.
I remember seeing this film advertised when it was shown in cinemas three
years ago. I didn't see it, because there were too many other good films at
the time. In England I had a Cineworld Unlimited Card, but there isn't
anything like it in Germany, so I limit myself to two films a week. (Apart
from festivals, of course).
The film has an interesting premise, but it's spoilt by being silly. The women
are called Mrs. Which, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Whatsit. Really! I
don't mind films being childish, but there's a big difference between childish
and silly. So many things aren't explained. The film is based on a novel, so
maybe it's just a problem of too much being left out. Whatever the reason,
it's a poor film, despite the capable performances of the actors involved.
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