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Rating: Q=7, P=6 / Can't Get Enough
Scale 1=3, Scale 2=4, Scale 3=3, Scale 4=3
Based on novel, Coming of Age, Classic, Civil War era, Feminism
I was eager to watch this film since the 1994 Little Women version played a big role in my childhood. I never fully identified with one particular character, but really loved them all for their uniqueness. In this early version Christian Bale and Gabriel Byrne were both dream loves...and Winona Ryder's fierce, independent portrayal of Jo March was magnificent, to me. So, I had high hopes for Greta Gerwig's version of the beloved story.
Well, she definitely delivered. At first, I wasn't sure if I liked the way she organized the plot, but it grew on me and eventually I found it fit well. And all the actors were superb, especially Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet. It was a new take on the classic and one I think is perfect for our time.
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