Monday, November 3, 2008

#58. Little Women (1994)


Director: Gilliam Armstrong
Screenplay: Robin Swicord (Based on the novel by Lousia May Alcott)
Cast: Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Christian Bale, Gabriel Byrne, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, Trini Alvarado, Samantha Martis, Eric Stoltz, John Neville, Mary Wickes

Quote: "I go around throwing away perfectly good marraige proposals!"

In a way, it is like "Pride in Prejudice", set in the Old South. During the Civil War, hard working mother Abagail March (Susan Sarandon), copes with her husband's leaving to fight for their side and must take care of their 4 growing girls, who are at the brink of becoming women. The 2nd eldest daughter, Jo (Winona Ryder), is however high-strung and is a woman-of-women, a brilliant person and amazing playwright. But as the world turns and there is no room for a female in the world of men, she tries her best to do what's best for her, her family and love.

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