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      A Ring of Endless Light

      TV-G 2002 1h 27m Drama List
      Reviews 56% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score After meeting a research student (Ryan Merriman), a 16-year-old (Mischa Barton) discovers she can communicate with dolphins. Read More Read Less

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      Laura Fries Variety Director Greg Beeman does as much as is required with the simplified script, which has totally eliminated the contemplative and edgier facets of the book. Sep 12, 2019 Full Review Lynne Heffley Los Angeles Times Madeline L'Engle fans will notice changes in the TV adaptation of her novel... a strong dash of the tale's poignant spirit survives, thanks to Mischa Barton's luminous presence as Vicky and the venerable James Whitmore as her tender and wise grandfather. Sep 12, 2019 Full Review Tracey Petherick Common Sense Media Environmental teen drama has positive themes and dolphins. Rated: 4/5 Jun 1, 2020 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times Sadly, director Greg Beeman's concentration on human sentiment eventually works against the movie. Rated: 2/5 Sep 12, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member A very young Mischa Barton pre-O.C. and Ryan Merriman star in a Disney Channel Original Movie It's based on the book by Madeleine L'Engle directed by Greg Beeman Vicky is a young teenager always daydreaming of being in the ocean She and her siblings are visiting their grandfather but sadly he's slowly dying from leukemia She meets a young guy Adam who works at the aquarium with a dolphin called Basil Vicky suddenly discovers she has the unique ability to actually communicate with the sea mammals Barton is really good and so is Merriman The stuff with the dolphins is cool gaining a better understanding of their mindset The whole plot point with the grandfather being sick comes way too late in the movie But the film is well acted being carried by Barton and Merriman trying to understand the connection of the sea animals, their feelings, and symbiosis Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/23 Full Review jon c A very young Mischa Barton pre-O.C. and Ryan Merriman star in a Disney Channel Original Movie It's based on the book by Madeleine L'Engle directed by Greg Beeman Vicky is a young teenager always daydreaming of being in the ocean She and her siblings are visiting their grandfather but sadly he's slowly dying from leukemia She meets a young guy Adam who works at the aquarium with a dolphin called Basil Vicky suddenly discovers she has the unique ability to actually communicate with the sea mammals Barton is really good and so is Merriman The stuff with the dolphins is cool gaining a better understanding of their mindset The whole plot point with the grandfather being sick comes way too late in the movie But the film is well acted being carried by Barton and Merriman trying to understand the connection of the sea animals, their feelings, and symbiosis Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Even though the lead has the ability to communicate with dolphins this film is very much grounded in real world elements making the film resonate with the audience but where it loses its momentum is the progression off the story it seems to just come to a halt the story and pasting seems to fall apart and the overall conflict that's being dealt with doesn't coincide with the real world elements that was introduce making the conclusion feel less impactful. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing how a girl communicates with dolphins! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member typical disney made for cable film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member this is a sad movie when the grandfather dies. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis After meeting a research student (Ryan Merriman), a 16-year-old (Mischa Barton) discovers she can communicate with dolphins.
      Director
      Greg Beeman
      Screenwriter
      Marita Giovanni, Bruce Graham
      Production Co
      Miramax
      Rating
      TV-G
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 31, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 27m
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