Little Men

3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. When two homeless boys from Boston find themselves at Plumfield, a rural boarding school run by Jo and her husband, the boys learn both academic and life lessons they won't ever forget.
  • Starring: Mariel Hemingway, Michael Caloz
  • Directed by: Rodney Gibbons
  • Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
  • Release year: 1998
  • Studio: Brainstorm Media
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. When two homeless boys from Boston find themselves at Plumfield, a rural boarding school run by Jo and her husband, the boys learn both academic and life lessons they won't ever forget.
Starring: Mariel Hemingway, Michael Caloz
Supporting actors: Ben Cook, Ricky Mabe, Chris Sarandon, Gabrielle Boni, Michael Yarmush, Tyler Hynes, B.J. McLellan, Mathew Mackay, Julia Garland, Serge Houde, Emma Campbell, Kathleen Fee, James Bradford, David Deveau, Justin Bradley, Mickey Toft, Frank Fontaine, Bill Corday, Richard Azimov, Mark Camacho
Directed by: Rodney Gibbons
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release year: 1998
Studio: Brainstorm Media
ASIN: B002AYUBRQ (Rental) and B002AYOOD8 (Purchase)
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: May 08, 1998
  • Production Company: Allegro Films, Brainstorm Media, Canada Television and Cable Production Fund, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Canadian Government, Program de Credits of Impuc, The Image Organization, Téléfilm Canada
  • Filming Locations: Montréal, Québec, Canada
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, November 11, 2000
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Erin (Eden Prairie, MN, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Little Men [VHS] (VHS Tape)
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.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Adaptation of the Classic Novel, June 19, 2000
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.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars very disappointing, November 12, 2001
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"fisix" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Little Men [VHS] (VHS Tape)
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.
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