Little Women

"New generation, same sisters"

2018 1h 52m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 51

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A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, we follow the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, and as they mature, they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters.

“New generation, same sisters”

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Cast

Sarah Davenport
Josephine "Jo" March
Melanie Stone
Margaret "Meg" March
Allie Jennings
Elizabeth "Beth" March
Taylor Murphy
Amy Curtis March
Lea Thompson
Margaret "Marmee" March
Lucas Grabeel
Theodore "Laurie" Laurence
Ian Bohen
Freddy
Bart Johnson
Papa March

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Clare Niederpruem
Writers: Clare Niederpruem, Kristi Shimek
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $4.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.0× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Clare Niederpruem, shot by Anka Malatynska. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kristi Shimek shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Sarah Davenport and Melanie Stone and Allie Jennings carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "New generation, same sisters".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6495094 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Clare Niederpruem directs. Anka Malatynska behind the camera. Kristi Shimek cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $4.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Made its money back 3.0× over at the box office.
3Released 8 years ago.
4Directed by Clare Niederpruem, shot by Anka Malatynska. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Kristi Shimek shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sarah Davenport and Melanie Stone and Allie Jennings carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "New generation, same sisters".
8IMDB entry: tt6495094 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 51 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Anka Malatynska
Editing: Kristi Shimek
Production design: Lauren Spalding
Makeup / hair: Michaela Fordham
Sound: Nate Hoffman
Runtime: 112 min · 1h 52m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $4,000,000
Box office: $12,165,890
Return: 304% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Little Women (2018)

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Filipe Manuel Neto2024-03-28
★ 4/10
A different version of the usual story. Maybe less memorable, but different. Louisa May Alcott's classic novel has received several film and TV adaptations over the decades. Some are more significant than others, and this is definitely one of the smallest, but perhaps the most creative I've seen, opting to give us an updated, refreshed version of the story as always. At a time when literary classics are treated as “sacred cows” by cinema purists (at the same time that, paradoxically, “politically correct” versions of the books are presented, without the expressions and words that the authors wrote, but which we don't like it), it's innovative and courageous to do something different, even if it's a weaker work. Like many people who do not speak English as their native language, I have never read the original book, nor found a well-written Portuguese translation, respectful of the original source. So, I'll stick to the film. It's quite good at giving us an airy version of the story we've already seen, and it's certainly a labor of love for everyone involved. Certain things worked well, others were not believable (particularly the imaginative play of the sisters, who spend time playing games that are very childish for their age), but the essentials – the unity between sisters and the way they face different difficulties – remain untouched. Directed by Clare Niederpruem, the film is not exceptional and has a TV flavor, as if it had been designed for a direct-to-DVD version or for the television market, not for the big screen. However, it gives us decent cinematography and regular production values, considering it didn't have the biggest budget. The dialogues are well written, and the film does not waste too much time on irrelevant things, even though the levels of sugary melodrama are high and make the film a somewhat sweet experience, which will not please everyone. The ending is anti-climactic. In addition to the opportunity to see a different version of the story, the film seriously relies on a very female cast, with much more commitment and energy than skill. The sisters are assured by Sarah Davenport, Melanie Stone, Allie Jennings and Taylor Murphy. They are all promising young people who have much more desire and energy than talent, they are still learning the dramatic art. There are still a few other actors around here who will make some high marks, namely Lea Thompson and Michael Flynn, but it's safe to say that each of them is trying to take advantage of the opportunity to improve as much as possible in their art and skill, and that this film will not be the masterpiece of anyone involved.

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