This is a charming film adaptation of the novel by Louise May Alcott. It follows the four March sisters during the American Civil War as they survive severe austerity whilst their father fights in the south. Whilst not the main character at the very start, Jo, the second-eldest child (played by Winona Ryder) becomes the prominent character in the film as we see her attachment to Laurie, the son of a wealthy neighbour, her quest to be a writer and her eventual departure from the family home as she seeks opportunities in New York. The story focuses quite heavily on family relations, sisterly jealousy and rift, as well as the kindness they show each other, their family ...  Read the complete review