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Little Women (1994)

Drama | 115 minutes
3,19 291 votes

Genre: Drama / Romance

Duration: 115 minuten

Country: United States / Canada

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Stars: Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon and Samantha Mathis

IMDb score: 7,3 (68.324)

Releasedate: 21 December 1994

Little Women plot

"The story that has lived in our hearts for generations, now comes to the screen for the holidays."

While their father fights at the forefront of the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Amy, Meg and Beth grow up under the care of their strong mother. These are difficult times for the four young women who have to find their way in this society.

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Fran

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What a wonderful movie this was! I've read the book several times and it's still a great story. The warm bond between the sisters was very strong, partly because of the atmosphere that prevailed in the film. For example, the cozy warm house they lived in in the beginning was very nicely portrayed. You could feel the warmth of coziness of their youth through this.

In terms of acting, I was quite impressed by Claire Danes. I found the way she portrayed Beth very impressive. I also liked the scene in which she eventually dies.

I've seen the older movie of this story, but I still like this remake a bit better.

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J.Ch.

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I used to read Little Women at least five times and enjoyed it more and more. Watching this film was therefore a nostalgic affair. Although the last time I read the book was many years ago, I was able to remember more and more scenes during the film, so as far as I know the film remains quite faithful to the original story.

I like the first half of the movie the best. The girls are still somewhat young and brash and the friendship with Christian Bale as Laurie is still completely innocent. By the way, I'm amazed at the talent of Kirsten Dunst, who was only here about twelve years old. When she is replaced by an older actress halfway through the film, I suddenly find the character a lot less sympathetic. Dunst also has a much better click with Bale than the actress who plays the older Amy. I also really like Winona Ryder as Jo.

I must confess that the nostalgia influences my judgment somewhat. The film is more than once clunky and kitsch and not everything received the necessary attention. For example, I think the romance between Amy and Laurie, as well as the death of Beth, go way too fast, so that they don't make the intended impression. That's a bit of a shame.

Little Women certainly won't appeal to everyone, but in its own way it's a very sweet movie with its heart in the right place - just like the book.

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IH88

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“We'll all grow up one day, Meg. We might as well know what we want.”

Little Women is a film that doesn't need a grand story or bizarre plot developments to impress. I went into the film with low expectations, but was eventually touched by the story of a mother and her four daughters (and Christian Bale in romantic role ha) who live and grow up during and after the American Civil War.

The Civil War plays only a minor role, and Little Women is primarily a small-scale and intimate story about the sisters growing up who eventually face adult choices. Totally different, but the inseparable bond is beautiful to see. It's always nice to see a young Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes, but it's Ryder who impresses the most here as Jo ('the wild one'). A fantastic role and acting performance, and Ryder is deservedly nominated for an Oscar.

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