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1994 Certificate U
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The fourth screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic 1869 novel, LITTLE WOMEN, is given a realistic and rounded treatment by screenwriter Jo Swicord and Australian director Gillian Armstrong, whose perspective emphasises a feminist tone. The story chronicles the lives of a mother and four daughters and their daily toils .. Read more

Starring Winona Ryder, Gabriel Byrne, Trini Alvarado, Samantha Mathis
Director Gillian Armstrong
Genres Drama

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Little Women

The fourth screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic 1869 novel, LITTLE WOMEN, is given a realistic and rounded treatment by screenwriter Jo Swicord and Australian director Gillian Armstrong, whose perspective emphasises a feminist tone. The story chronicles the lives of a mother and four daughters and their daily toils during the Civil War in the absence of their father, a Union army chaplain. Winona Ryder (in an Oscar-nominated performance) is vibrant as Jo, the least conventional of the sisters. Christian Bale captures the ebullience of their neighbour, Laurie, whose company Jo enjoys so much it seems inevitable that they will end up together. Kirsten Dunst (at age 12) gives a fiery performance as the younger Amy, proving even more willful than Jo; Claire Danes brings a mysterious otherworldliness to Beth. LITTLE WOMEN, touchingly rendered, has many subtle moments and an appropriately moving visual sense to accompany the narrative. Susan Sarandon and Gabriel Byrne also star in this well-crafted film.

Starring Winona Ryder, Gabriel Byrne, Trini Alvarado, Samantha Mathis, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, Christian Bale, Eric Stoltz, Susan Sarandon, Mary Wickes
Director Gillian Armstrong
Studio SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 53 mins
Certificate Certificate U
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 18 Feb 2002
Production year: 1994
Format DVD

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  • "...Armstrong's enchantingly pretty film is so potent that it prompts a rush of recognition from the opening frame....[Ryder] plays Jo with spark and confidence..."

    • New York Times
    • Posted 11 Mar 2005

  • Hard times in New England during the Civil War, again. Winona Ryder's Jo is full of puppyish enthusiasm, brimming with... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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    Rated - 3 stars

    THIS PERIOD DRAMA TAKES PLACE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BUT THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO BATTLE SCENES SHOWN EXCEPT THE ONES BETWEEN FAMILY AND LOVERS. THE FILM IS LONG BUT VERY WATCHABLE WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE LIFE OF THE MARCHE FAMILY IN CONCORD, USA.

    THERE IS A LOST INNOCENCE IN THIS FILM THAT IS CAPTURED IN THE ETHOS OF FRIENDSHIP, HONOUR, SACRIFICE, LOVE JOY AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE MARCHE SISTERS AS THEY GROW UP, THE WISDOM OF THEIR MOTHER AS SHE KEEPS THE PEACE AND INSTILLING CONFIDENCE IN HER DAUGHTERS LIVES.

    ALL IN ALL A FILM THAT I COULD RECOMMEND FOR LONG RAINY NIGHTS.

      • A customer from BRENTFORD
      • Posted 09 Jun 2004 18:22

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    THIS PERIOD DRAMA TAKES PLACE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BUT THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO BATTLE SCENES SHOWN EXCEPT THE ONES BETWEEN FAMILY AND LOVERS. THE FILM IS LONG BUT VERY WATCHABLE WITH AN INSIGHT INTO THE LIFE OF THE MARCHE FAMILY IN CONCORD, USA.

    THERE IS A LOST INNOCENCE IN THIS FILM THAT IS CAPTURED IN THE ETHOS OF FRIENDSHIP, HONOUR, SACRIFICE, LOVE JOY AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE MARCHE SISTERS AS THEY GROW UP, THE WISDOM OF THEIR MOTHER AS SHE KEEPS THE PEACE AND INSTILLING CONFIDENCE IN HER DAUGHTERS LIVES.

    ALL IN ALL A FILM THAT I COULD RECOMMEND FOR LONG RAINY NIGHTS.

      • A customer from BRENTFORD
      • Posted 09 Jun 2004 18:22

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