When the cast and trailer were first released, I talked about how white the movie looked and my disappointment in that, and despite my positive review, that disappointment still stands. Instead, they are allowed to grow into better people through introspection and kindness. Gerwig understands that these characters are interesting because they are imperfect and doesn’t shame them for it. There is just so much good here it may seem almost excessive, but Greta Gerwig just happens to be so excellent at her job that she can make scenes that have been rendered to the screen seven times before seem fresh and interesting. Her accent does notably slip every now and then, but she brings a real delightful charm to Meg. Everyone is at their best-yes, even Emma Watson. Laurence all do well with what they’re given. Supporting cast Meryl Streep, Laura Dern as Marmee March, and Chris Cooper as Mr. ![]() ![]() There is a natural, playful, intense chemistry between Chalamet and Pugh that is an excellent contrast to Saoirse Ronan and Louis Garrel’s more naive, awkward relationship, as it explores Jo and Professor Friedrich Bhaer. ![]() Unlike a lot of films before it, this adaptation is not in love with Jo/Laurie so much that it can’t allow Amy/Laurie to be sweet and charming. While I have never had my heart melted by online boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, I thought he did a masterful job of being sweet, boyish Laurie and also the more brooding, bad-boy Laurie.
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