THE GIST: The story of Jo March and her three sisters through years of growth, relationships, deaths, loves, hopes, and dreams.Little Women is a beloved Louisa May Alcott story that has been adapted for the big (and little) screen countless times before. I'm sure I've seen other adaptations in the past, but this Greta Gerwig version is definitely the one I'll remember.
The amazing cast is led by the very talented (and Gerwig muse) Saoirse Ronan and includes Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Cooper, and the lovely Meryl Streep in a very small role.
Gerwig, one of my favorite directors, also wrote the screenplay and I think she did an excellent job of infusing a more modern sensibility into this very old story.
THE BOTTOM LINE: From the gorgeous costumes and sets to the lovely score by Alexandre Desplat, this movie will fill your heart with sadness and joy, but above all hope for humanity. Definitely recommended.
Grade: 8
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