Little Women

Name: Little Women
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: December 25, 2019
Duration: 135 min
Rating: 91
Cast: Abby Quinn, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Cooper, Eliza Scanlen, Emma Watson

2019

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2019 | PG

Starring: Abby Quinn, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Cooper, Eliza Scanlen, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, James Norton, Jayne Houdyshell, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts

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Nominated for six Academy Awards including best picture.

Summary: Little Women draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In writer-director Greta Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters—four young women each determined to live life on her own terms—is both timelessLittle Women draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In writer-director Greta Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters—four young women each determined to live life on her own terms—is both timeless and timely. … Expand

Director: Greta Gerwig

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: PG

Runtime: 135 min

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Michael Phillips

Dec 2, 2019

I doubt Gerwig read the 1868 Tribune classifieds, but her film is, in fact, fresh, sparkling, natural and full of soul. Read full review

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Ty Burr

Dec 24, 2019

The achievement of this wonderful movie goes beyond the specifics of its production. Gerwig has reimagined the novel back to its roots, as the story of not just one woman but all the women Louisa May Alcott may have lived with or known or been. It is an offering — to her, to them, and to us. Read full review

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Carrie Wittmer

Dec 29, 2019

Little Women is made with so much love and enthusiasm — both behind and in front of the camera — that even the deeply sad scenes still fill you with joy and longing. It’s an explosion of emotions, from loss to love to everything in between. Read full review

David Sims

Dec 26, 2019

Gerwig manages to honor both the letter and the spirit of Alcott’s tale; Little Women is stuffed with trials and tribulations, yet overflowing with goodwill, just as Alcott described it herself. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Dec 19, 2019

Gerwig’s concocted a fresh, frothty and fun take on a timeworn classic, the perfect family film for the holidays. Read full review

Wendy Ide

Dec 29, 2019

By encouraging a merry chaos of overlapping personalities and performances – restructuring the timeline into a multilayered playground where the child and adult stories interact – and subtly foregrounding existing themes of female fulfilment and the economics of creativity, Gerwig creates something that is true to its roots and bracingly current. Read full review

Rex Reed

Dec 21, 2019

It is rare that a movie finds its way into the hearts of a massive audience with both flair and sentimentality that made the 1949 "Little Women" so unique and unforgettable. The new one pretty much settles for sentimentality. Read full review

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meydianarizki21

Oct 30, 2020

Absolutely LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!! FAMILY FRIENDLY TREAT!

In an era with so much inappropriate and disgusting messages in the movie industry, this movie is an absolute treat for me and my family! Clean--no swearing. No blood or gory violence.No sex references or scenes on any gender. TheAbsolutely LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!! FAMILY FRIENDLY TREAT!

In an era with so much inappropriate and disgusting messages in the movie industry, this movie is an absolute treat for me and my family! Clean--no swearing. No blood or gory violence.No sex references or scenes on any gender. The sophistication and level of beauty of a well-written and well-acted movie is a wonderful change. I encourage those to watch it if you are tired of horrible messages in movies. The only thing is the flashbacks may be hard to keep up, just be aware of filters and other indications of the timeline of the movie to notice if it in the past or present. But found the timeline very necessary and suspenful. Lovely movie for me and my family and can't recommend it enough. :):)… Expand

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Geoavene

Jan 1, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É uma das melhores adaptações do livro. Mesmo com várias adaptações, greta consegue trazer um novo ar pro filme. Fora o elenco de peso e atuações impressionantes. Enfim esse é um dos melhores filmes desse ano… Expand

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gscloon

Dec 28, 2019

Another remake of Little Women--and this one is spectacular. Instead of telling the story in a linear fashion, Gerwig begins in the present and then flashes back and flashes forward and back again, etc., unpeeling layers of meaning and emotion in the process. The cast is superb--SaoirseAnother remake of Little Women--and this one is spectacular. Instead of telling the story in a linear fashion, Gerwig begins in the present and then flashes back and flashes forward and back again, etc., unpeeling layers of meaning and emotion in the process. The cast is superb--Saoirse Ronan is dazzling as is the camera work and musical score. Why would Gerwig choose to present the narrative complexly rather than in a straightforward manner? The latter approach has already been done ad nauseum, for one. Secondly, Gerwig has made Jo into Alcott's alter ego, and as Jo struggles to get published in New York, she reminisces about her adolescence and early adulthood in the March family. When one thinks, there are no time constraints--you can be anywhere, anytime you want and jump freely as your thoughts inspire you. As the audience for the film witnesses this random sequencing, we experience new anticipations, meanings, and insights not possible in a linear presentation. If the movie frustrated you, I urge you to watch it again with these ideas in mind at a bargain theater or certainly on cable--the experience will be rewarding.… Expand

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SrPepe

Feb 9, 2020

Muy buena película, con un increíble reparto, posiblemente el mejor de 2019 después de Parasite. La historia es muy linda y toda la producción también es increíble.

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CarlElmore

Nov 22, 2022

Really great performances, atmosphere, costumes and visuals. The direction is great as well.

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mjnagel

Jan 10, 2020

This movie was an okay time waster. It’s incredibly mediocre and not worthy of the praise it seems to be receiving. I went because of the high critic reviews. The only reason it has such good critic reviews is because of the political messaging. The plot was boring. I should’ve known I notThis movie was an okay time waster. It’s incredibly mediocre and not worthy of the praise it seems to be receiving. I went because of the high critic reviews. The only reason it has such good critic reviews is because of the political messaging. The plot was boring. I should’ve known I not to trust critic reviews.… Expand

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Hadzhipetkova

Apr 4, 2021

So much worse than the 1996 version!
The cast looks nothing like the description in the book.
Jo does not act boyish enough as she is supposed to, and she does not look boyish either. Amy, who is the youngest sister, looks older than everyone else, including Teddy. They have 24-years-oldSo much worse than the 1996 version!
The cast looks nothing like the description in the book.
Jo does not act boyish enough as she is supposed to, and she does not look boyish either.
Amy, who is the youngest sister, looks older than everyone else, including Teddy. They have 24-years-old access playing 12-year-old kid! Her voice is deeper than her oldest sister Meg.
Teddy is supposed to be Joe’s age, but he looks like teenager when already married.
The only person who looks and acts appropriate for their role is probably Beth.
The storyline is a complete mess, keeps jumping back and forward between the first and second part of the book, and thus makes everything very confusing even for someone who was read the book, especially because the characters do not age, apparently, or change in any way.
There are a lot of made up moments and dialogues throughout the movie, that do not appear in the book.
The whole first part of the book - the actual ‘Little women’ part it’s rushed through, and most of the important dialogues are cut off.… Expand

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