Winona Ryder,
Gabriel Byrne,
Trini Alvarado,
Samantha Mathis,
Susan Sarandon
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Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about a family of women in Civil War-era New England is again brought to the screen in this adaptation. The focus is on the March sisters, four young girls raised by ... read more
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Release Date: December 21, 1994
Keywords:
christian bale,
winona ryder,
kirsten dunst,
claire danes,
Christian Bale ,
Winona Ryder ,
Kirsten Dunst ,
Claire Danes ,
Little Women
DVD Release Date: August 19, 1997
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May 28, 2011Yet another version of the classic novel. I loved the cast, and of course the story is timeless, so it's a good movie. The only problem is that if you've seen the other little women movies, it's just the same story again. Anyway, it's good movie.
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May 16, 2011Little women are about 4 women that grew up in the Civil War period.
They were face with hardships like having their father off fighting in the war, being poor and being teenaged. When a new boy moves in next door the girl's world turns up side town. Over time they had to learn h... read more -
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November 18, 2009Terrible movie. The dialog is horrible and it makes you want to drill yourself in the ears. The only thing that made this movie somewhat bearable to watch was Christian Bale, he was the only one able to pull off his role. It's got this secret feminist propaganda going on which is... read more
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August 29, 2009This was an excellant movie. Great acting by Wiona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Claire Danes, Eric Stoltz, Kirsten Dunst, & Christian Bale. Just a really good movie. :)
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February 7, 2009Great adaptation of the novel. Great cast. Four sisters grow up together in post-Civil War. It is very much like Pride and Prejudice where the women try to find suitors.
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September 10, 2007Four sisters growing up in New England while their father is fighting the Civil War. It is an interesting period. I'm not sure if it would be easier or more difficult to grow up in the 1860's vs now. Winona Ryder plays her role well, just falling short of winning an Academy aw... read more
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April 15, 2007I haven't seen this in about 10 years, but there are 2 things from Little Women I will never forget. 1) The Deer in the Headlights look Claire Danes had after she got sick. 2) That big stream of saliva between Winona Ryder and Christian Bale's mouths after he kisses her. It was o... read more
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February 11, 2007The most glorious and passionate adaptation of the timeless tale. Winona Ryder makes a wonderful performance as one of four 'little women' in this classic film.
Critic Reviews
May 27, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Ladies, get out your hand-hemmed handkerchiefs for the loveliest Little Women ever on screen. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Lucy Mohl, Film.com
Ryder has Gillian Armstrong to shape the surrounding story, etching scenes of the March girls into indelibly lovely images while emphasizing the underlying strength of Louisa Mae Allcott's family tale.
January 1, 2000
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
Director Gillian Armstrong and writer Robin Swicord have fashioned an entrancing film from this distinctly unfashionable classic.
January 1, 2000
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
Meticulously crafted, and warmly acted. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
It's the performances ... that make this movie special. Full Review
January 1, 2000
John Hartl, Film.com
This time Winona Ryder plays Jo, and she is radiant.
June 5, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The third version of the classic is better than the second (in 1948) and almost as touching as Cukor's first rendition in 1933, toplining Kathatrine Hepburn. Full Review
December 4, 2006
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Director Gillian Armstrong's feminist spin on classic material retains the moving humanity of Louisa May Alcott's novel while reworking it with welcome freshness. Full Review
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