Little Women

A work of poetic smuggling: a movie made within the norms of the industry that also reflects Gerwig's own personal artistic ideas, ideals, and obsessions.

Greta Gerwig's take on Louisa May Alcott's novel is intelligent and fleet, refreshing if not radical, and as organic in its feminist convictions as it is in its depiction of close-knit sororal love.

About 20 minutes in, the characters cease to be characters; they are now flesh and blood, our sisters. We feel their happiness and despond, their cold feet and warm hearts, their slights and loves. It's a masterful, passionate, all-in kind of adaptation.

The latest adaptation gives the March sisters more power than ever.

An absolutely lovely film that will make you feel so extremely good walking out of it.

It's Little Women's deep generosity that cements it as a cinematic achievement.

Little Women is a well-written, old-fashioned movie that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

It is, like its balance between autonomy and collectivism, a look at ethics that are prescribed and personalized, and most places in between.

I came kicking and screaming...but now writer/director Greta Gerwig has gone and forced the issue, creating an artful, impeccably acted, and unexpectedly thrilling film that has stubbornly elbowed its way to the top tier of my favorite films of 2019.

As someone who isn't really a massive period drama fan, I was surprised at how much I adored this and it's inspired me to seek out the novel and give it a read.