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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, Family

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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..."
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- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  THIS PERIOD DRAMA ...
  
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - 09 Jun 2004 at 18:22
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  Read the book, don't bother with the film
  
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  After reading the brilliant book, I was intrigued to see what the film version would be like, so I gave it a go. I wasn't very impressed with the casting ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Jan 2012 at 13:06
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  Always one to watch
  
  The story of Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg. Always heart warming!
  
  I do like this version as it is truer to the original novel but would recommend to anyone ... read more »
  
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- - Shneffi
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  - Cheadle
  - 11 Sep 2011 at 09:12
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  Little Women
  
  A lovely story with a romantic feel.... entertaining and enjoyable. A bit 'sweet' and predictable in places but recommended for wet, cold and wintery ... read more »
  
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  - Devon
  - 26 Dec 2010 at 19:28
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  Not one for fans of the book
  
  I rented this film as I only just read the book Little Women myself for the first time last year. However, the film was a total disappointment. It just ... read more »
  
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- - Janine
  - Highlands of Scotland
  - 25 Feb 2010 at 11:50
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  for tennagers
  
  i think this film is more for a teenager rather than an adult but has been quite some time since i watched it just not my sort of film at all
  
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- - bennettc1
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  - Newcastle upon Tyne
  - 26 Oct 2009 at 06:39
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  GREAT!!!!!!!
  
  im afraid its an all time classic!! this is one of my favs!! a very young christian bale!! haha
  
  rent it although will have to be dvd only!!:(
  
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  - 05 Aug 2009 at 23:26
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  Little Women
  
  I love period dramas and I loved the book by Louisa May Alcott. I have read it more than once! The movie tried to be as true to the book as possible and ... read more »
  
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  - Kingsbridge
  - 05 Jun 2009 at 18:36
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  Good adaptation
  
  Good adaptation of a classic novel. Well acted by the many famous names in the cast.
  
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  - Uxbridge
  - 06 Feb 2009 at 20:56
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  good
  
  i enjoyed it but i would not recamend it to a friend
  
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  - 01 Aug 2008 at 17:55
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  A little disappointing
  
  This is probably the third version of this film i have seen.
  
  This version is not an improvement on the others.
  
  It is worth watching if you... read more »
  
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  THIS PERIOD DRAMA ...
  
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - 09 Jun 2004 at 18:22
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  more than a little disappointing
  
  Fine for a wholly unchallenging rainy afternoon....on second thoughts, put on your wellies because, for an English viewer, this American schmaltz bears little ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Apr 2004 at 19:59
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  Watch it all before deciding
  
  This film was a little slow to start and drag you in , but stick with it , it'll be worth it.
  
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  - 11 Sep 2006 at 09:26
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  Fantasitc movie, very ...
  
  Fantasitc movie, very in-keeping with the orginal novel. Excelent acting between sisters. Beautiful old Boston settings. Recommended!
  
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  - SHOREHAM BY SEA
  - 16 Mar 2004 at 23:05
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  lovely girlie film!
  
  thought this film was a very good remake of the earlier version which I absolutely loved! it had a lot to live up to and I think it worked very well.
  
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  - 03 Aug 2007 at 22:30
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  Good adaptation
  
  Good adaptation of a classic novel. Well acted by the many famous names in the cast.
  
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  - Uxbridge
  - 06 Feb 2009 at 20:56
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  Little Women
  
  I love period dramas and I loved the book by Louisa May Alcott. I have read it more than once! The movie tried to be as true to the book as possible and ... read more »
  
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  - 05 Jun 2009 at 18:36
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  An old movie, reworked...
  
  An old movie, reworked with Winona Ryder and Kirsten Dunst, very funny in places and moving in others. I would recommend this, it's sexy but in a nice and ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Mar 2004 at 19:42
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  Susan Sarandon stars ...
  
  Susan Sarandon stars in this very sentimental adaptation of the Classic Childrens' book - reminiscent of a BBC Sunday afternoon serial in the days before ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Aug 2004 at 16:12
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  A good girly film to ...
  
  A good girly film to watch on your own as I don't think it would appeal to many men.
  
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  - 05 Nov 2004 at 13:13

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Critics' reviews
- "...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..."
- 9808
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- 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
- 44573
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- A pleasing remake with a decidedly feminist tone that occasionally lapses into oversweetness.
- 31338
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...[A] glowing new adaptation....Accessibly, appealingly contemporary..." -- Rating: A
- 9807
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Winona Ryder is a delightfully rompish Jo..." -- 4 out of 4 stars
- 9809
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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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 ...