Little Women [Includes Digital Copy]

Director: Greta Gerwig Greta Gerwig

Overview

"Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, the four March sisters learn about love, life, and loss as they grow through their young womanhood against the backdrop of post-Civil War America. At the heart of the family is the headstrong Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) who aspires, above all else, to forge her own path. Directed by Greta Gerwig, co-starring Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, and Laura Dern. "

Product Details

Release Date:	04/07/2020
UPC:	0043396549913
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	PG
Source:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:15:00
Sales rank:	295

Special Features

A New Generation of Little Women; Making a Modern Classic; Greta Gerwig: Women Making Art; Hair & Make-up Test Sequence; Little Women Behind the Scenes; Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Saoirse Ronan	Jo March
Emma Watson	Actor
Florence Pugh	Amy March
Eliza Scanlen	Beth March
Timothée Chalamet	Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence
Tracy Letts	Mr. Dashwood
Bob Odenkirk	Father March
Louis Garrel	Friedrich Bhaer
Meryl Streep	Aunt March
Jayne Houdyshell	Hannah
Mason Alban	l'ami de Friedrich
Maryann Plunkett	Mrs. Kirke
Hadley Robinson	Moffat
Ana Kayne	Olivia,Olivia
Dash Barber	Fred Vaughn
Sasha Frolova	Mrs. Hummel
Hugo Silva	Friedrich's Friend,Friedrich's Friend,Friedrich's Friend
Lonnie Farmer	Concord Sales Clerk
Erin Rose	Girl at Ballroom
Lizzie Short	Girl at Ballroom
David J. Curtis	Train Porter
Eowyn Young	School Girl
Abby Quinn	Annie
Ken Holmes	New York City Pedestrian/Beer Hall Patron
Lilly Englert	Kate Vaughn
Jen Nikolaisen	Eugenia
Kayla Caulfield	Party Guest
Tom Stratford	Friedrichs Mate
Gary Ayash	Theatre Patron
Jamie Ghazarian	NYC theater goer
Cassidy Neal	Beer Hall Patron
David Arthur Sousa	Ballroom Guest
Drama	Actor
Tom Kemp	Asa Melvin
Edward Fletcher	Laurence's Servant
Laura Dern	Marmee March
James Norton	John Brooke
Chris Cooper	Mr. Laurence
Emily Edstrom	Friedrich's Friend
Charlotte Kinder	Viola
Edgar Damatian	Jo's Beer Hall Dance Partner
Harper Pilat	School Girl
Lucy Austin	School Girl
Bill Mootos	Mr. Davis
Lewis Wheeler	Josiah Workman
Jonathon Acorn	Concord Play Pianist
J.M. Davis	Susan Robbins
Daniel Shea	Soldier with Telegram
Anthony Estrella	Doctor
Adrianne Krstansky	Mrs. Dashwood
Sophia Gialloreto	Dashwood Girl
Lily Gavin	Dashwood Girl
Alexandre Desplat	Composer

Technical Credits

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig	Director,Screenwriter
Denise Di Novi	Producer
Amy Pascal	Producer
Adam Merims	Executive Producer,Producer
Arnon Milchan	Executive Producer,Producer
Rachel O'Connor	Executive Producer,Producer
Evelyn O'Neill	Executive Producer,Producer
Brian Ricci	Special Effects
John Vincent Mason	Stunts
Francine Maisler	Casting
Douglas Aibel	Casting
Graves Bates	Special Effects
Kathy Driscoll	Casting
G.John Garrett	Sound Mixer
Robin Swicord	Producer
K.C. Roballo	Special Effects

Editorial Reviews

Little Women, written and directed by Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird), brings the classic Louisa May Alcott period piece to the big screen for the first time in twenty-five years. And while there are some changes to the original manuscript and rushed dialogue that make it hard to follow at times, the film is still well worth viewing. Alternating between periods during and just after the American Civil War, Little Women follows four sisters - Meg (Emma Watson), Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Beth (Eliza Scanlen), and Amy (Florence Pugh). Each is navigating two perils: managing a home without their father present and coming of age in a time when women are, at best, humored. Each girl has goals, and while some achieve their dreams, others discover that these change as one matures, and they must come to grip with that reality. Gerwig's direction is solid, but the way she changes the time flow of the story seems misguided, taking away from the tale and potentially confusing the viewer. She chose to tell the most significant portions of the sisters' history through flashbacks rather than chronologically. The back and forth creates a feeling of rushed elements with some roles feeling less developed and authentic. The difference is most evident in Jo, who retains all the hubris of the original character, but whose anger, a vital element of the story, is considerably toned down. Also lost, particularly in Meg, is the depth of the tragedies that signify their maturation from girls to women. Where Gerwig shines is through the fantastic performances she pulls from all the lead and secondary actors. Ronan, Scanlen, and especially Watson fall into these period characters with ease. But Laura Dern, as the beleaguered mother of four girls, stands out whenever she is on the screen. The only exception is when she shares it with Pugh, whose portrayal of the initially petulant, self-centered Amy is extraordinary. Many period pieces survive or fail on how well the costume and set designers do. If this were the sole thing to judge Little Women on, the film would be nearly flawless. From the everyday wear to the most stylish of Parisian design, the costuming is all but exact. The sets and scenery follow suit, whether it is a hovel with a family of six or a multi-story land baron's mansion. Breathtaking cinematography enhances these, particularly several lingering long shots which take on the feel of masterful paintings that frame each moment elegantly. Little Women is a strong, entertaining, but slightly flawed retelling of the classic Alcott book set in the beautifully recreated period during and after the Civil War. And while there are a few distracting things in this version, that should not prevent anyone from taking the little women in their life to see this story of empowerment, determination, and growth.