This adaptation of the well known Louisa May Alcott story follows the March sisters as they make their way in the world on their own terms. Told from the perspective of Jo March, the sisters find love, heartache, and more in a post-Civil War world.
Saoirse Ronan (Jo), Emma Watson (Meg), Florence Pugh (Amy), Eliza Scanlen (Beth), Laura Dern (Marmee), Timothee Chalamet (Laurie), Tracy Letts (Mr. Dashwood), Bob Odenkirk (Father March), James Norton (John).
Little Women launches well with seamless character introductions and storyline rollout. The film quickly develops depth and engagement as the March sisters grow and mature into independent adults. The drama is strong and well done as the sisters find love, loss, and heartache in a world run by men. At the same time the story is somewhat difficult to parse with frequent time jumps leaving the audience to put the pieces together.
Acting was solid from a fairly well known cast. Ronan fit her role well and delivered nicely. Watson brought the smiles and light and was enjoyable as always. Pugh was very enjoyable with good delivery and emotion. Scanlen, Dern, Odenkirk all did nicely. Chalamet was enjoyable throughout with solid emotion.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were nicely done with an authentic, realistic feel unlike many period pieces looking dark and washed out. Costuming was very well done with a quality appearance and plenty of variety. Physical action scenes were mild but good. Dialogue was well done with depth, fit, and good movement. Sound and soundtrack fit well and were nicely done.
Overall this 2019 adaptation of Little Women may not be the best, but the film remains enjoyable and engaging. Those who enjoy updated storytelling should enjoy this one while those comparing it to previous films or the original story may be slightly disappointed.
Nothing here to limit audience age. This should be fine for preens and above, though I'd doubt younger viewers will have much interest.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 11.4.20
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Romance, Drama, Period Pieces, Films based on the book
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