Go to see "Little Women." We saw it Christmas Day and it was gorgeous, beautifully acted,

[CTyankee]

crafted like fine silver, acted with so much talent and directed by a female genius.

You will be delighted with the artistry of this film. Acting, directing, cinematography, script, just the best.

This amazing film should take about 20 Oscars...

[LisaM]

1. The previews really, really turned me off.

The dialogue all sounded so very different from the book.

[CTyankee]

3. I'm old, went with my daughter and granddaughters in their late teens, early 20s.

They were mesmerized by this film.

I think you will like it!

[Croney]

2. I'm glad you liked it. I gave a different review in the Movies forum.

The flashbacks were confusing, I thought many roles were miscast, and I thought it seemed like it wanted to be a musical. lol

I've read the book more than once and I've seen the old movie adaptations, so I guess I'm super critical of this remake. I had very high hopes for it. Sorry.

[CTyankee]

4. I have no prior exposure to this story so no point of references as you have.

And I never read the book.

[Dem2theMax]

5. I saw it on Christmas Day as well.

I was really looking forward to it, but I was let down.

The filming and the locations were beautiful. But the way the story went back-and-forth, it was confusing for me. And I've read the book at least 10 times and I have seen every film version of the book.

I felt that Laura Dern was miscast, as was the actress who played Amy. I can pronounce, but can't spell the name of the actress who played Jo. She was fantastic.

The ages felt off for most of the characters.

I think my favorite version of Little Women has to be the one with Christian Bale and Winona Ryder.

And if you go back to the black-and-white versions, I really like the June Allyson version.

I did enjoy the way they wrapped up the ending of this movie. But the entire time I watched it, I kept having to figure out what time period we were in. I thought of how confusing it would be for someone who had never read the book.

[CTyankee]

7. I never read the book and I was fine with it.

[Dem2theMax]

8. That's because you never read the book. Lol!

If you knew the book as well as I do, you would be very picky as well.

I actually met someone who has never even heard of the book. So I'm buying her a copy. She has to read this book! And you should too. It is wonderful!

[CTyankee]

9. Yes, I will. I know I'll love it...

funny how I missed that book all through school kinder through MALS degree...

[cwydro]

11. I thought every little girl read that book.

I bet I’ve read it a dozen or more times.

Not sure I want to see this version because I’ve heard a lot of similar criticism.

[Croney]

10. I agree, Laura Dern was a serious miscasting.

[Dem2theMax]

12. She stuck out like a sore thumb.

I really like her as an actress, but this was not the role for her.

[janterry]

6. My daughter liked it, I thought it was meh

I didn't mind the flashbacks, I've seen enough versions of this to know exactly what to expect. I didn't mind Jo - though she wasn't my favorite Jo ever (I liked Winona Ryder).

But mostly, from my perspective - it's already been done so well in the past - I didn't need the remake.

[CTyankee]

13. Here is the NY Times glowing review

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/23/movies/little-women-review.html

I feel the same way as A.O.Scott does....

[northoftheborder]

14. I enjoyed the movie, read the book at least dozen times....

when about 12-13.

But, I did not like some of the casting: Laura Dern as Marmee, the boy who played Laurie was weak, Amy - not the right character; Jo was great, also Mr. March, and of course Meryl Streep just cannot fail!!! Meg was OK. I also thought there was way too much back and forth in time. Those not familiar with the book would be totally confused.