Little Women (1994)
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Reviews Counted:27
Fresh:24
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: 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... [More]
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Gabriel Byrne, Trini Alvarado
Director: Gillian Armstrong
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Reviews for Little Women
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An outstanding version of Louisa May Alcott's perennial, one that surpasses even the best previous rendition, George Cukor's 1933 outing starring Katharine Hepburn. Full Review |
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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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Be prepared, however, for a large beaker of the milk of human kindness. Full Review |
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2/5 |
A little sappy.
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4/5 |
Devoted and lovely retelling of the classic story.
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4/5 |
Ladies, get out your hand-hemmed handkerchiefs for the loveliest Little Women ever on screen. Full Review |
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7/10 |
Despite good casting, interesting sets and costumes and Armstrong's good direction, the viewers still might feel somewhat cheated -- instead of an interesting period piece they received ordinary melodrama. Full Review |
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Vibrant and appealing screen interpretation of Louis May Alcott's classic story about family as an evolving energy field of love. Full Review |
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3.5/5 |
It is a tale of love, strength, and self-esteem, sentiments which rarely go out of fashion. Full Review |
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Ryder makes the character of Jo her own with a solid performance that takes her from girlhood to womanhood. Full Review |
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The story of Little Women is given a new breath of life with this film, and it is still as relevant about our place in the world and overcoming its man-made obstacles as it was when it was written. Full Review |
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While adherents of the original will carp at some anachronistic themes, few will quibble about the quality of the performances. Full Review |
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3/4 |
Meticulously crafted, and warmly acted. Full Review |
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It's the performances ... that make this movie special. Full Review |
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