I was astonish by the critics I read on "The Wrinkle of Time" just because they were very shallow looking at details but not on what I will share with you: first of all, far beyond the school bulling critics there is one very heavy which is the father’s absence in the family realm.
A pure intention from a child created three fairies’ light to help them no to look for their father but to rescue him from his vile egocentrism that kept him away from his family (almost 4 years). These fairies are name who, what and which three spectacular ladies who represent enlightment through the spoken word.
As a huge faith step they materialize not only in the imaginary world but into the real one through quantum physics theories. Questioning bring them to realize all the difficulties they went to rescue their father.
These three fairies baptize the children warriors traveling for all kind of different world to take the necessary steps to bring their father back.
In my opinion this is the main movie accomplishment to bring family together, one common message in all Disney films.
Certainly there are several others interpretations yet you must see beyond the script and the picture. A good example is 