'Sometimes You Just Need a Good Cry': Why Little Women Is My Feelgood Movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort films is an ode to the teary 1994 adaptation of the classic novel
TL;DR
- The 1994 film adaptation of Little Women is a powerful feelgood movie for the author, despite its sadness.
- The movie provides a cathartic experience, allowing viewers to release emotions and feel content afterward.
- Little Women, a coming-of-age tale about four sisters, is a love letter to girlhood and resonates with audiences due to its timeless characters.
- Key emotional moments include Jo's grief over her burned manuscript and Beth's poignant death.
- The author finds comfort in rewatching the 1994 version, which she grew up with, and also appreciates Greta Gerwig's 2019 remake.