Little Women

The March sisters live and grow in post-Civil War America. I cannot say I am a huge fan of "Little Women", though this adaptation is excellent. We have some strong characters with strong messages (Transcendentalism and women's suffrage) with some incredible actresses filling the roles: Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Samantha Mathias and Kirsten Dunst, to name a few. We also have Christian Bale in a role prior to his huge explosion of fame. Yes, Bale existed in the early 1990s, and yes he did appear alongside various actresses of the day. He had a life before "American Psycho" and the Batman films.

Overview: Plot: Excellent Characters: Excellent Reasons to Watch: Louisa May Alcott's Greatest treasure was Little Women, even though she declined writing the book at first. This film is a great treasure, beautifully done with an all star cast featuring academy award winner Susan Sarandon, Wynona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes and Christian Bale. Basic Plot: During Civil War America, Abigail "Marmee" March (Sarandon) and her four Daughters, Passionate Meg (Trini Alvarado), Spirited writer Jo (Ryder), fragile musician Beth (Danes) and Romantic artist Amy (Dunst and Samantha Mathis) try to get by while learning the lessons of life's agony and love's magic. Favorite Character: Jo (Wynona Ryder), because she is an independent writer who is never afraid to speak her mind. 10/10. Beautiful, touching and merry, Little Women is a triumph to all.