Synopsis
With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.
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Cast
- Winona RyderJo March
- Gabriel ByrneFriedrich Bhaer
- Trini AlvaradoMeg March
- Samantha MathisOlder Amy March
- Kirsten DunstYounger Amy March
- Claire DanesBeth March
- Christian BaleLaurie
- Eric StoltzJohn Brooke
- John NevilleMr. Laurence
- Mary WickesAunt March
Recommandations
- 100
Boston Globe
[The novel's] themes have never not been fresh and they gleam here under the sympathetic and enlivening touch of Armstrong and her cast, who move through the events with sunny assurance and complete immersion in character. [21 Dec 1994] - 90
The New York Times
Ms. Armstrong instantly demonstrates that she has caught the essence of this book's sweetness and cast her film uncannily well, finding sparkling young actresses who are exactly right for their famous roles. - 90
Variety
This handsomely produced period piece is easily the most emotionally effective bigscreen melodrama since "The Joy Luck Club," as well as the most intelligent. - 88
Chicago Sun-Times
Director Gillian Armstrong finds the serious themes and refuses to simplify the story into a "family" formula. " - 88
TV Guide Magazine
Director Gillian Armstrong's feminist spin on classic material retains the moving humanity of Louisa May Alcott's novel while reworking it with welcome freshness. - 80
Chicago Reader
The film has a fresh and imaginative feel for period detail that the talented cast - which also features Gabriel Byrne, Christian Bale, Eric Stoltz, John Neville, and Mary Wickes - obviously benefits from. - 78
Austin Chronicle
Armstrong presents a warm, funny, and believable rendering of the March family. - 75
ReelViews
This tale of four independent sisters of differing temperaments is undeniably melodramatic, but it's very good melodrama, with an accumulation of vitality and charm that elevates the movie to an unexpectedly high level.
