Little Women

Name: Little Women
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: September 28, 2018
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 40
Cast: Adam Johnson, Allie Jennings, Bart Johnson, Elise Jones, Ian Bohen

2018

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Pure Flix Entertainment | Release Date: September 28, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Johnson, Allie Jennings, Bart Johnson, Elise Jones, Ian Bohen, Joel Michaely, Lea Thompson, Lucas Grabeel, Melanie Stone, Michael Flynn, Paris Warner, Sarah Davenport, Taylor Ashley Murphy

Summary: From girls playing in the attic to women living with purpose, the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—are committed to always supporting each other. Yet, growing up sometimes means growing apart. An aspiring writer, Jo leaves for New York determined to publish a novel. In the wake of rejected draft upon draft, her editor challenges Jo toFrom girls playing in the attic to women living with purpose, the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—are committed to always supporting each other. Yet, growing up sometimes means growing apart. An aspiring writer, Jo leaves for New York determined to publish a novel. In the wake of rejected draft upon draft, her editor challenges Jo to write about something more interesting—her family. When tragedy brings the sisters back home, sticking together takes on new meaning. As Jo comforts her sick sister, Beth asks for one thing: a story. Jo knows the perfect one … by heart.… Expand

Director: Clare Niederpruem

Genre(s): Drama, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 112 min

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RogerEbert.com Nell Minow

Sep 28, 2018

For devotees, the essence of the Little Women story remains, and, for newcomers, it is a sweet film that should inspire them to explore the book and the more traditional adaptations. It has a sad loss, a joyful reunion, a love story, a writer finding her voice, and one of the most endearing families in literature. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Sep 27, 2018

Unfortunately, the updating does the venerable story few favors, and the lack of star wattage makes this Little Women a dull affair. Read full review

Courtney Howard

Sep 27, 2018

This contemporary adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s enduring classic is certainly admirable in its attempt to give the material a modern spin. However, what’s new only serves to frustrate and detract from the reasons why this material has been beloved for generations. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Sep 28, 2018

First-time feature director Clare Niederpruem gives it her very earnest all, but falls short both on continuity issues (a smoldering curling iron, for example, is dropped to the floor and immediately forgotten) and on making her gradually aging cast match up. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Oct 1, 2018

Not a ringing endorsement, but as faith-based dramas go, this isn’t angry and isn’t an over-reach. Its virtues are the same as ever, even if its dramatic shortcomings only grow with time. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Sep 27, 2018

While there’s certainly room to explore Alcott’s biggest themes in the lives of modern women, here the results feel more hammy than revelatory. Read full review

Steve Davis

Sep 26, 2018

A serviceable cast of unfamiliar actors (the exception: Thompson as the family matriarch, Marmee); a serviceable script that takes few if any chances, with occasional wordless montages of shiny happy people; and serviceable direction that gets the job done and nothing more. Read full review

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TalulaGrey

Oct 3, 2018

This should have been straight to dvd or, one of those awful lifetime movies they show on television. I don't even think little kids would like it because Jo just seems to be angry all the time, Marmee is pretty much nonexistent, and there's an obvious older guy that plays Laurie. They couldThis should have been straight to dvd or, one of those awful lifetime movies they show on television. I don't even think little kids would like it because Jo just seems to be angry all the time, Marmee is pretty much nonexistent, and there's an obvious older guy that plays Laurie. They could have found a decent actor to play Laurie, but they didn't. The whole thing seemed lazy as though they didn't really care how the updated version came across. The essence of what Alcott was trying to get across isn't there. This version is just as redundant as the one they did in 2017 with a grown-up Amy. I do not recommend this film.… Expand

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