The movie is definitely not bad at all, it was the first adaptation of little women that I have seen. And also i didn't read the book so my opinion is basically based on how the film was executed technically and the Screenplay without comparing it to the novel or the previous films.
Directing wise. Gretta Gerwig has a style and can be seen and felt in her movies (Little women, Lady Bird). I personally have no interest in that style of storytelling but it's not a WRONG or a BAD style so why not?
But I was so annoyed and against what she deicide to do in the editing room... Probably she thought it will be a good idea doing these parallels but it wasn't especially with this kind of films. Coming of age, historically dramatic pieces can't afford to be edited that way because realating and investing in the film and the characters will be times harder. It should have been a simple edit with some flashbacks and that's it...
The cinematography was nice. I liked the cold and the worm moods, it helped the audience to seperate and tell because sometimes it was a bit hard to tell what it's now and what's then.
Acting was good. Outstanding? NO.
Soirse ronan is a talented actress, no one can deny that. She has a nice way with displaying emotions and what she did in little women was more than enough.
Florence pugh was really good honestly. I liked how her character could have been the villain but she's stayed loyal to the story (this kind of film and story also can't afford to have a VILLAIN) but she sure showed us that amy can be mean, childish yet sympathetic. And when her character became in her 20's the acting and her skills are shown in a much much better way (her voice is amazing).
Eliza scanlen delivered a really honest opinion, The only time i got emotional in this film is when Beth is in the scene... She's quiet yet not so quiet. I love when actors can do that, though the editing was not fair and was about to destroy her performance.
Emma watson was nice, she was cute and likable, and since her character doesn't have much to do or offer, I am not gonna blame the actress.
Laura dern was ok. The very vulnerable characters don't suit her that much.
Timothée chalamet was kinda lost. I didn't like how he portrayed the character. No wonder Jo didn't fall for him, he can be the best friend at best. Sometimes he even looked lost. Not bad acting but kinda repetitive since he's doing the same things in every movie he's in.
Meryl streep was Meryl streep. No matter hiw much makeup or costumes are added. U can always tell that this is meryl streep acting. She acts good but that's it. U can never relate or feel with any of her characters.
Chris Cooper, louis garrel, James norton and jayne hoodyshell were all really good in their supporting work.
Editing was bad, like really really bad.
The story overall is not bad, but can get boring. And the pace... Don't get me start.
Overall not bad film. Some elements uplifted the story and the film but so much TECHNICAL things can be changed for a better result.
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