A period drama currently streaming on Netflix has been hailed as a 'joyous celebration of family and girlhood,' making it essential viewing for fans of classics like the 2005 'Pride and Prejudice' or the BBC series 'The Other Bennet Sister.'
Star-Studded Cast
Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved 1868 novel 'Little Women' features an ensemble cast including Saoirse Ronan as Jo March, Emma Watson as Meg March, Florence Pugh as Amy March, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth March. They are joined by Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper.
Critical Acclaim
The film has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise its screenplay, direction, and performances. One reviewer said: 'By investing her audience in the internal lives of major and minor characters with equal compassion and dexterity, it's almost impossible not to find some facet of Little Women to fall in love with.' Another noted: 'Every adaptation of Little Women has something that sets it apart, but few have the sheer emotion and power seen here.'
Unique Interpretation
Gerwig's version uncovers 'secret layers to the plot,' according to one critic, while another called it 'a joyous and sensitive celebration of family, girlhood, and the resilience of women.' A fourth described it as 'a touching, time-hopping tour de force with a playful, feminist twist.'
Viewer Reactions
Fans have also responded positively. One viewer admitted: 'I didn't want to like it because I loved the previous one, but it was great – very well done!' Another said: 'This was clearly the best adaptation.' The film is described as 'utterly captivating' and 'gorgeous and very warm,' capturing both the cosy nostalgia and revolutionary spirit of Alcott's novel.
'Little Women' is currently available to stream on Netflix.
