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Release Date: 26 August, 2003 Retail Price: $19.98 OUR Price: $14.99 You SAVE: $4.99! Cast: Complete Cast (11 total) |
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One of the best versions
I own 3 movie versions of "Little Women", 1933, 1949, 1994. I know of at least 2 other versions. There was a British version, and also a "made for TV" mini series version with Susan Day, made in the late 70's or early 80's. I never saw the British version. From what I can remember I liked the Susan Day version. But I have a hard time with the good reviews I've seen on the Ryder version, you can't even tell it's the same story, and I think it is by far the worst. I'm not trashing Ryder, I just think it was poorly directed. But I love the June Allyson version. She, to me really depicts the "Tom Boy" spirit that Jo seems to have had, and O'Brian is great, You can't help but love her, and I also like this mother best of all the versions. Like several have said, I think the first version with Hepburn was the best overall, but I like a lot of the characters(actors) in this second one also. I like the fact that both this, and the first movie give a good idea of what was expected in etiquette of women during that cival war period. If I have any criticism of this movie version, it is that it labors, or drags a little towards the end. But still I like Allyson's spirit, and the movie has continuity, which there is no such thing in the Ryder version.
Wonderfully Cast
Little Women is the story of four daughters and their mother (Mary Astor) during the Civil War. Their father is away at war and the family, although rich before, have fallen on hard times. However, their vitality and kindness bring them all they need. Meg (Janet Leigh) is the oldest and the quietest of all the girls. She finds love in a friend of her father's. Jo (June Allyson) is the second oldest and the star of the film. She's a real tomboy whose ambition in life is to be a writer though she loves the theater as well. Amy (Elizabeth Taylor) is beautiful and spoiled but well-meaning. Beth (Margaret O'Brien) is the youngest, a fragile, shy girl with a strong love for music. Laurie (Peter Lawford) is a rich boy nearby who befriends the girls and integrates himself into the family.
The strength of this movie is the cast. Each girl's personality shines brightly and her beauty does too. Each has immense talent. Leigh is docile and traditional in one of the smallest parts. Allyson is spunky and strong-willed in one of her best roles. Taylor is gorgeous and high-spirited. O'Brien shows tremendous talent in a stressful role for such a young girl.
Even if you are not a fan of sentiment, you can enjoy this film. It is an honest portrayal of goodness in a tightly knit family.
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