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The drama of the American Civil War can be seen in the story of Louisa May Alcott, where we see a large number of sisters living and moving in the midst of that war. They try to convey a message about love, loss, ambition and fun without losing their brothers.
The casting is solid, with Emily Watson particularly affecting as Marmee. The star, though, is Maya Hawke, who captures the spirited Jo nicely as she grows into a committed writer and uncompromising lover.
It's equally exciting to watch the offspring of Beatrix Kiddo herself - Jo's portrayer Maya Hawke calls Uma Thurman "mom" - tear up a screen with her own defiant rage.
To its detriment, Little Women returns to the classic PBS Masterpiece style of being true to a piece of literature nearly to the point of drowning it in formaldehyde.