2018 PBS mini-series-The 47th version (ok, I exaggerate, there's only been 15 or so) and one of the first movie franchises before Marvel. This version of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel stars Emily Watson, Angela Lansbury and Uma Thurman's daughter Maya Hawke (in her film debut). I feel this is an attempt at a more "naturalistic" rendition going beyond being the typical period clothes drama. The music is more down home-banjo, fiddle; the lighting looks more homey than a sound stage; clothing is less fancy, the actors have less movie star looks(they are allowed freckles). With 3 1/2 hours, the filmmakers had more time than most to add the nuance of these lives.
There are quibbles-the young female actors, especially Ms Hawke (as Jo) over-act a wee bit. They turned Laurie into a weak, crybaby snowflake (well, you don't see him bypassing college to become cannon fodder do you?). C was especially grumpy of scenes added and dialogue changed (why do they feel the need to do this-perfectly good dialogue in the book). She is a fan of 1994 Winona Ryder version and loves the book.
Worth watch though, especially for womenfolk-which sister did you see yourself as: creative and fiery Jo, practical Meg, selfish and spoiled Amy or doomed and saintly Beth?
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