Little Women
2019
****
Director: Great Gerwig
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, Chris Cooper
While their father is fighting in the Civil War and their mother tries to keep the family afloat, the four March girls (Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth) face big decisions regarding their professional, financial, and romantic aspirations. This is the seventh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved 1888 novel. Greta Gerwig's version intercuts between two time periods, which is a bit disorienting at first. However, in the second half, the film really finds its groove and these wonderful characters all get their moment in the spotlight. The cast is amazing, so the performances are predictably great. Academy Award winner for best costume design.
