Customer Reviews

Little Men [VHS]

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I liked the plot for this movie--but as many people have said, Jo was just not Jo in the movie. But that is okay since the younger actors backed her up. I enjoyed watching Dan as he taught all the boys something in the barn and I would like to see him (Ben Cook) in more movies.

I enjoyed this movie. Despite that, I found several faults with it. The casting of the adults in the movie was completely wrong. Mariel Hemmingway just isn't Jo (anyone who loves the book will understand what I mean)! Chris Sarandon was not at all right for Fritz. The child actors, however, saved the movie. Dan (Cook) and Nat (Caloz) were superb. Recommended.

Although I am a great fan of movie adaptations of books, this is one of the most disappointing of that genre that I have seen in a long time. It seems the author has gone out of her way to leave out some of the most endearing characters (the Lawrences are nonexistent, and the Brookes--especially Daisy&Demi--are shells of Alcott's characters), while Jack and Emil are central characters. Although the actors are entertaining, I have to wonder at the casting director's choices; not one character looks as they are described by Alcott. Additionally, crucial scenes (like Nat's entry to Plumfield and Dan's homecoming) lack that certain something, while precious minutes are spent on games of sticknife and boxing matches. Although the actors do their best, character development is almost nill--disapppointing when Alcott spent so much time on personalities in the book.
Basically, if you have never read "Little Men" you might enjoy this, but if you are expecting anything resembling the book--don't get your hopes up.

I thought it started off a little slow and I was tempted to turn it off, but I gave it a chance. After I got into the film, I really liked it. Jo is a great role model in this film, opening her heart and home to these children..if only more people cared about our youth these days, what a difference it would make. Dan was a cutie and made me cry at the end when he sang! All in all, it was a good family movie.

This movie is a great movie for people of all ages. It makes you think about everything that you benefit. It was so sweet when Dan sang at the end. It made me fall into tears. I recomend this movie to anyone who likes humor, and touching stories.

This movie was a grave disappointment to me, but perhaps that is because I first saw the television series "Little Men" (now available here at amazon.com on VHS/DVD). I thought Mariel Hemingway's portrayal of Jo Bhaer was deplorable - no emotion, no spunk...no personality. The boys were entertaining at times, but with Jo being so bland and cardboard-like, the movie was terrible. I recommend purchasing the TV show "Little Men," but beware that there is no Fritz Bhaer on the show. Being a L.M. Alcott enthusiast, I actually did not mind the elimination of Fritz, especially since his "replacement" is a much better fit for Jo.

The movie was great! I really enjoyed watching Ben Cook as Dan sing at the end. It was really good and I wish everyone could watch this funny and sweet story of friendship and love.

Nat was a very sweet looking boy but dan (ben cook) was just about the cuttest one of all. he warmed my heart when he started to sing "Amazing Grace" and his attitude change from bad boy to little angel is just sooo adorable.

Love the movie! Disappointed that it does not come in DVD form. We have the VHS and are converting all to DVD as we can afford it; however, this movies was not available in DVD - something I did not catch until after ordering it!

This is a well done version of Little Men that stays true to the book with one exception: Mr. Brooke. As someone else notes, it is Laurie that does most of what Brooke does in the movie. The children are excellent in the film and it has a lot of good messages. It is not high action or modern, but it is true to the heart of the actual book. It's worth a rental for sure! I just read the book and then watched this and liked both.