Directed by:
Gillian ArmstrongScreenplay:
Robin SwicordCinematography:
Geoffrey SimpsonComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Winona Ryder, Trini Alvarado, Claire Danes, Kirsten Dunst, Samantha Mathis, Susan Sarandon, Christian Bale, Gabriel Byrne, Eric Stoltz, John Neville (more)VOD (2)
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Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, derived from her own family life, tells the story of the March family, four daughters and their mother who are living in New England during the Civil War years. Their father is away in the Union Army as chaplain. We follow the adventures of spirited Jo, lovely Meg, gentle Beth, and romantic Amy. Four "little women" as they explore their talents, test their friendships, fall prey to selfish impulses and sometimes behave with great generosity as people do while achieving adulthood with all its attendant pleasures, frustrations, loves, losses, grief and joy. (official distributor synopsis)
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I rewatched this film after many years and I have no regrets. Apparently, even a cynic like me needs a feel-good movie with a great period atmosphere once in a while. The film is notable for its lack of action scenes unless you count the moment that concluded the ice-skating scene. Yet, I enjoyed it very much. It proved that not even a moving scene needs to be cringey or melodramatic. The film cast also deserves praise. Yes, I do remember that I, too, looked a little different back then:-)
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