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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0741952648192
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Koch Vision
Manufacturer: Koch Vision
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Koch Vision
Release Date: October 09, 2007
Running Time: 194 minutes
Sales Rank: 13648
Studio: Koch Vision
Theatrical Release Date: February 08, 1979
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Description:
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel is brought to life by a stellar cast and all-star creative team in this acclaimed production, which has been hailed as the most faithful adaptation of the children’s classic. Set in New England during the Civil War, Little Women chronicles the lives and loves of four sister – Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth – who after their father leaves for battle, must rely on each other for strength in the face of tragedies both large and small.
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Rating: - An Admirable Adaptation
Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult books to adapt to film. Much of the story revolves around inner struggles, which is hard to portray on screen, the period costumes are anything but simple, and besides this, a great deal of time transpires, so often the actors either look too old or too young for their parts. While this TV miniseries isn't perfect, I think that the filmmakers did an admirable job. The running time of a little over three hours gives the advantage of accuracy, without ever dragging. Even though certain portions were altered or cut out altogether, the script flowed naturally and presented many of the often overlooked facets to this lovely story. In my review here, I will attempt to report both the strengths and weaknesses of this movie.
On a positive note, the four March sisters are superb in their roles. Susan Day is the most human and real Jo I have seen so far, combining all the fiery temper, kindness and impetuous loyalty she possessed in the novel. Not only was Meg (Meredith Baxter) sufficiently pretty, but I was very much pleased to see her character given more development as she grew from girl to woman. Eve Plumb became everything I had ever pictured Beth to be and Ann Dusenberry's Amy grew on me, although she never became a favorite of mine. Altogether, I felt that this film captured the sisters dynamic well and gave each of them a chance to shine. The rest of the cast did a good job too, and I especially loved Greer ... Read More
Rating: - Very good for a 1970s TV movie
I hadn't seen this back in the 1970s when I was growing up, but I would have loved watching it then because it had actresses from my favorite TV shows at the time (The Brady Bunch - Eve Plumb, The Partridge Family - Susan Day, Family - Meredith Baxter). I enjoyed it the other night, and those actresses showed more acting talent than I was expecting. The sets were sometimes cheap (fake snow, etc.) and the newer version with Wynonna Ryder and Susan Sarandon was better produced, but a young girl would definately appreciate this one too.
Rating: - Little Women
I enjoyed this version of Little Women because it adhered very closely to the novel. I found the casting believable and hence excellent choices. It is always good to see how each character is presented and I was happy with this - Although it is not my favorite rendition.
Rating: - Dated production, but very good adaptation
I remember seeing this when it aired on TV lo so many years ago, and am very happy that it is now available on DVD.
There are many things to recommend about this production; first of all, Susan Dey as Jo. Physically, she's closer to the vivid description Alcott herself gives us (tall, long-limbed, round-shouldered, and awkward) than is Wynona Ryder--much as I admire Ryder's performance, her petiteness keeps me from truly seeing the Jo March I imagined as a child. Dey is also by turns funny, tender, fiery, and poignant. Meredith Baxter-Birney is an appropriately pretty Meg, and portrays the character's little vanities while retaining her essential appeal. As gentle Beth, Eve Plumb is surprisingly affecting, particularly in her final scene with Jo at the seaside. As for Ann Dusenberry...one wishes they had cast a true 12-year-old for the young Amy, as Dusenberry's valiant attempt to play young unfortunately results in an overly-petulant Shirley Temple. Her grown-up Amy is the least satisfying protrayal of the four sisters.
Richard Gilliland's Laurie seems too modern and all-American for a character who was reared and educated in Europe. Cliff Potts, on the other hand, is a good Brooke, upright without being stuffy. William Shatner's customary hammy style somehow works for Professor Bhaer, but his German accent is unconvincing, to say the least.
Of the "veterans", Greer Garson stands out for her memorable Aunt March: no crusty, bad-humored fossil of a woman is she, ... Read More
Rating:  - Not As Good As I Remembered
I remember watching this on TV and thinking how good it was. I was disappointed when I rewatched it. It's ok, but the newer versions and especially the older (B&W) versions are much better.
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