Little Women

Timothee Chalamet 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:	0043396549883
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	PG
Source:	Sony Pictures
Region Code:	ABC
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound]
Time:	2:15:00
Sales rank:	4,198

Special Features

A new generation of Little Women; Making a Modern Classic; Gerta Gerwig: Women Making Art; Hair & Makeup test sequence; Little Women behind the scenes; Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Timothee Chalamet	Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence
Saoirse Ronan	Jo March
Emma Watson	Meg March
Florence Pugh	Amy March
Meryl Streep	Aunt March
Eliza Scanlen	Beth March
Laura Dern	Marmee March
Tracy Letts	Mr. Dashwood
Bob Odenkirk	Father March
James Norton	John Brooke
Louis Garrel	Friedrich Bhaer
Jayne Houdyshell	Hannah
Chris Cooper	Mr. Laurence
Rafael Alfredo Caviedes Silva	Friedrich's Friend
Mason Alban	Friedrich's Friend
Emily Edstrom	Friedrich's Friend
Maryann Plunkett	Mrs. Kirke
Hadley Robinson	Sallie Gardiner Moffat
Lonnie Farmer	Concord Sales Clerk
Charlotte Kinder	Viola
Ana Cruz Kayne	Olivia
Edgar Damatian	Jo's Beer Hall Dance Partner
Erin Rose	Girl at Ballroom
Lizzie Short	Girl at Ballroom
Dash Barber	Fred Vaughn
Edward Fletcher	Laurence's Servant
Sasha Frolova	Mrs. Hummel
David Curtis	Train Porter
Harper Pilat	School Girl
Eowyn Young	School Girl
Lucy Austin	School Girl
Bill Mootos	Mr. Davis
Lewis D. Wheeler	Josiah Workman
Jen Nikolaisen	Evelyn Meriwether
Jonathan Acorn	Concord Play Pianist
Abby Quinn	Annie Moffat
Lilly Englert	Kate Vaughn
J.M. Davis	Susan Robbins
Tom Kemp	Asa Melvin
Daniel Shea	Soldier with Telegram
Anthony Estrella	Doctor
Adrianne Krstansky	Mrs. Dashwood
Sophia Gialloreto	Dashwood Girl
Lily Gavin	Dashwood Girl

Technical Credits

Louisa May Alcott

Greta Gerwig	Director
Douglas Aibel	Casting
Louisa May Alcott	Screenwriter
Graves Bates	Special Effects
Lorrie Campbell	Set Decoration/Design
Pud Cusack	Sound Mixer
Denise Di Novi	Producer
Alexandre Desplat	Score Composer
Kathy Driscoll	Casting
Jacqueline Durran	Costumes/Costume Designer
Sean Falkner	Art Director
Bryan Felty	Art Director
G.John Garrett	Sound Mixer
Jess Gonchor	Production Designer
Eugenia Magann Haynes	Set Decoration/Design
Nick Houy	Editor
Francine Maisler	Casting
Adam Merims	Executive Producer
Arnon Milchan	Executive Producer
Rachel O'Connor	Executive Producer
Evelyn O'Neill	Executive Producer
Amy Pascal	Producer
K.C. Roballo	Special Effects
Yorick Le Saux	Cinematographer
Paul Sonski	Set Decoration/Design
Jonas Spaccarotelli	Asst. Director
Robin Swicord	Producer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Little Women
1. Scene 1 [6:02]
2. Scene 2 [6:02]
3. Scene 3 [12:18]
4. Scene 4 [5:53]
5. Scene 5 [8:20]
6. Scene 6 [8:26]
7. Scene 7 [10:28]
8. Scene 8 [9:41]
9. Scene 9 [9:05]
10. Scene 10 [3:42]
11. Scene 11 [5:37]
12. Scene 12 [3:49]
13. Scene 13 [1:48]
14. Scene 14 [8:29]
15. Scene 15 [9:43]
16. Scene 16 [16:42]
17. Scene 17 [8:32]

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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.

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