In other words, don’t expect to see Alex Murry throwing any punches, crack wise in the face of danger or seduce an oddly-colored alien woman in this film.
It is also worth mentioning that someone like Dr. Alex Murry needs to rely on his wits and his intellect based on the tone of a movie like A Wrinkle in Time.
He is a thinking man’s hero who leads with his brain, though in the movie, it’s up to his children and their friend Calvin to ultimately rescue him.
Ava DuVernay’s Disney adventure is not a traditional action romp like many of Chris Pine’s other adventure films, which means his portrayal of the character cannot rely on his typical cocky bravado.