From Greta Gerwig comes a new interpretation of L.M. Alcott’s classic novel Little Women for a new generation. The story follows four sisters as they grow up in the backdrop of the American Civil War as they deal with issues of love and loss, and finding their own way in the world. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, and Chris Cooper, the film has an impressive cast that gives good performances. And Gerwig too does a great job at capturing the romantic tone of the novel and the ambiance of the period. However, it tries to get a little meta in its shifting time frames and parallel storytelling; which can get kind of confusing. And Gerwig tries to slip in some liberal messaging that takes one out of the film; which is really kind of a shame given how powerful the original material is on its own. Still, the authenticity of the costumes and sets is remarkable, and the score is beautifully done. The ‘94 version is probably a little better, but Gerwig’s Little Woman is a compelling coming-of-age drama with its own unique character and charm.
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From Greta Gerwig comes a new interpretation of L.M. Alcott’s classic novel Little Women for a new generation. The story follows four sisters as they grow up in the backdrop of the American Civil War as they deal with issues of love and loss, and finding their own way in the world. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, and Chris Cooper, the film has an impressive cast that gives good performances. And Gerwig too does a great job at capturing the romantic tone of the novel and the ambiance of the period. However, it tries to get a little meta in its shifting time frames and parallel storytelling; which can get kind of confusing. And Gerwig tries to slip in some liberal messaging that takes one out of the film; which is really kind of a shame given how powerful the original material is on its own. Still, the authenticity of the costumes and sets is remarkable, and the score is beautifully done. The ‘94 version is probably a little better, but Gerwig’s Little Woman is a compelling coming-of-age drama with its own unique character and charm.