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Timeless Classic made by a Timeless Actress
Winona Ryder is at her best in this fantastic adaption of Loiusa May Alcott's splendid book. In fact, all of the fine members of the cast and crew do a bang up job in this piece. The classic tale of Jo, Meg, Amy, Beth, their friend Laurie, and Marmie is properly done with the dignity and warmth of the book.

It is too bad that Ms. Ryder has not reached the apex of her acting career after this movie. This film to date is her best acted piece. Her strength, joy, and incredible beauty give me goose bumps and make my heart soar. Jo March is everybody if we are able to channel the goodness of our heart and dare to live a dream. That really is what Little Women is all about.

This is a great movie and will be a wonderful addition to anyone's collection if they collect movies.

Thank you BB

Good Movie
I enjoyed watching this version. I have seen the other two versions from the 1930s and 1940s and this was comparable.
Winona Ryder did a very good job as Jo and captured Jo's spirit perfectly. The movie never got slow and kept me riveted.
I really enjoyed Gabriel Byrne's portrayal of Professor Behr and thought he captured the character perfectly. Professor Behr has always been my favorite character, so I enjoyed this portrayal of him. The opera scene was the most touching and romantic scene between him and Jo.
Claire Danes as Beth was a little out of place. Beth was quite capable in the book and I found this Beth a little weak. The death scene was very touching and a tear-jerker. Samantha Mathis, as the older Amy, was a bit stilted in her performance and I could find no real chemistry between her and Christian Bale (Laurie). I loved Kristen Dunst and Trini Alvarado. Susan Sarandon as always held her own as the matriarch, Marmie.
I would recommend this for any DVD collection, especially for any Little Women fan. A great movie when one is in the mood for a relaxing afternoon.

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if one was to compare katharine hepburn to winona ryder, the results would be obvious. the book isn't supposed to be a feminist account, it's supposed to be a civil war tale of a family. since it's so modern, and the acting and even the colors are modern, we never feel the full experience, or that we are in the 1800's. In the 1933 version we feel a part of the family. This is less than inspiring. how clare danes became Beth, i'll never know, what Kirsten dunst is doing here is a mystery. Although SUsan Sarandon is fine, she is the best thing in here, but nowhere near spring bryington. Christian bale is too dreamy, and his and winia'a chemisrty isn't right. it doesn't follow the book, and the cast is miscast. I don't recommend, instead watch the beautifully done 1933 CLASSIC, or even the 1949 one with June Allyson and Margaret O'brien. Skip this.

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