Jodelle

After hearing the horrible reviews, I was dreading seeing this film. But I'd promised my kids so away we went!

It could have been worse, and I was mildly entertained. I gave it a 6 because it wasn't s bad as a 5, but it isn't quite a 6 either

The acting by Storm Reid was weaker than I expected, and the acting by the boy who played Charles Wallace was worse. I have liked Reese Witherspoon in everything I've ever seen her in but her, she is not quirky and adorable the way she's supposed to be (I think?) Mindy Kahling also just floated over her lines without infusing much meaning into them.

The boy who played Calvin, and the other adult actors were excellent.

Worth seeing on BluRay or if you're really in need of something to do with the kids.

This movie contains eye-candy (Zac Efron) and stunning scenery. It's almost like the director is counting on that to rescue a very weak script. This movie spent over and hour and a half trying to make us "feel" the angst of the main characters but instead I kept wanting to slap them into having some sense. I kept thinking that the actors needed more lines and less music to tell the story. It was melodramatic and entirely predictable. I do not recommend this movie in the theaters unless you have money and time to throw away.

I must add that I was impressed with Zac Efron's acting and also the boy in the movie. I was surprised that Blythe Danner lent her talent to such a weak vehicle but I'm sure there aren't many options for older actresses in this day.