"Little Women," directed by Greta Gerwig and based on Louisa May Alcott's timeless 19th-century classic novel, tells the story of the four March sisters, Jo (Saoirse Ronan), stubborn Amy (Florence Pugh), doting big sister Meg (Emma Watson), and shy, musically inclined Beth (Eliza Scanlen), as they grow up and find their places in the world.
A promising pianist, a writer, a sketch artist, and an aspiring actress. All four March sisters have a unique talent, but they live in a time when women only had two options: marriage or death. Jo, our adored protagonist, must learn to control her tomboyish traits and become more ladylike while following her dream of being a famous writer. The oldest, Meg, must put her love of luxury and finery aside to follow her heart. The shy Beth must overcome her shyness, while Amy, the youngest, must give up her aristocratic pride.
While their father is away fighting for the Union Army, the March sisters are raised by their devoted mother "Marmee." Despite the family's sudden loss of fortune, the sisters fight to maintain themselves and keep their household intact. We follow the young ladies as they transition from carefree childhood days to adult responsibilities such as romance, career, marriage, and death as they seek independence and happiness in their own lives. In the process, they become close friends with their wealthy neighbor, Theodore Laurence, known as "Laurie."
When Meg marries Laurie's tutor, John Brooke, and starts a family of their own, the family's intimate relationships are permanently changed. When Laurie tells Jo that he has fallen in love with her, another marriage appears to be on the line, but she states that she cannot care for him in the same way. Jo moves to New York to work as a governess for a family acquaintance, Mrs. Kirke, to get a taste of the big city while still attempting to make a living as a professional writer. Meanwhile, Amy continues to develop her creative skill while traveling around Europe with her wealthy Aunt Carroll and cousin Flo. Laurie, on the other hand, travels to Europe with his grandfather. He follows his musical interest while attempting to forget about Jo. Jo meets Professor Bhaer, a German immigrant whose intelligence and strong moral attitude captures her attention when she is in New York. Laurie and Amy learn that while they lack the talent to be great artists, they make a good romantic match across the Atlantic. The sadness of their loss reinforces Amy's friendship with Laurie when Beth, who has never been strong, dies early. Jo comes to the United States to take care of her devastated parents and learns to love her domestic side. As Jo and Professor Bhaer marry and build a boarding school for boys, Amy and Laurie marry and use the Laurence family fortune to
encourage struggling young artists, all the loose ends are wrapped up.The Brooke, Bhaer, and Laurence families prosper, and the story concludes with a birthday celebration for Marmee, honoring the March family's wider ties as well as the growth of Jo's boarding school, Plumfield.
For me, this is a film that radiates love and warmth while also brilliantly highlighting the legal restrictions put on women by marriage, as well as the challenges women encounter in achieving their goals. But it's good that the story keeps true to the source material while maintaining its relevance. While it isn't new, but it is unique in how it organically emphasizes its feminist beliefs. And one of my favorite scenes in the film was when Jo sat on the
floor with her written out pages put out in front of her, organizing and rearranging the structure to figure out what works best for the tale she wanted to convey. But I can’t deny that the frequent shifting of the time frame is a little confusing. Especially since, despite the seven-year gap, most of the characters appear the same, except for Amy, who matures in her dressing and fashion sense. The realism is enhanced because of the details in the sets, costumes, and settings. And Gerwig's storyline is aided by a beautiful background soundtrack. I can't deny that the film "Little Women," is a modern remake of a classic book that is as poetic as it is real, is marked by great performances and fascinating characters.
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