It's the classic American novel by Louisa May Alcott. It's the story of the four adolescent March girls; Jo (Maya Hawke), Meg (Willa Fitzgerald), Amy (Kathryn Newton), and Beth (Annes Elwy) as they approach womanhood. They wait with their mother Marmee (Emily Watson) for the return of their father (Dylan Baker) who is away in the American Civil War. There is new neighbor Laurie Laurence (Jonah Hauer-King) who is staying with his grandfather (Michael Gambon). Despite their limited resources, the March women continue to help the less fortunate. There is also their rich great-aunt (Angela Lansbury) who lives in her mansion.
It's interesting that the Brits are doing an American classic. Having said that, the bigger story is a new generation of actresses doing these classic characters. Time keeps rolling on and on. It's Maya Hawke's turn to play Jo as Winona Ryder once did in 94. It's funny to know that Winona and Ethan made a generational movie back in the day. Quite frankly, Winona and Maya have only one degree of separation after Maya joined Stranger Things. As a new version, this is three hours long and is able to add in more of the story. It does take its leisurely time especially the first part. They're not doing big acting. Kathryn Newton is a little old to play the youngest Amy but by the end, her character ages up to the actress. The four younger actresses along with Watson and Lansbury do good work. The Irish countryside injects an old world feel to Massachusetts which does make sense for a period piece. This is a good version for a new generation. There is another film version coming soon.
It's interesting that the Brits are doing an American classic. Having said that, the bigger story is a new generation of actresses doing these classic characters. Time keeps rolling on and on. It's Maya Hawke's turn to play Jo as Winona Ryder once did in 94. It's funny to know that Winona and Ethan made a generational movie back in the day. Quite frankly, Winona and Maya have only one degree of separation after Maya joined Stranger Things. As a new version, this is three hours long and is able to add in more of the story. It does take its leisurely time especially the first part. They're not doing big acting. Kathryn Newton is a little old to play the youngest Amy but by the end, her character ages up to the actress. The four younger actresses along with Watson and Lansbury do good work. The Irish countryside injects an old world feel to Massachusetts which does make sense for a period piece. This is a good version for a new generation. There is another film version coming soon.