The Feeling Of Watching The Same Movie For A Year
Tags: Movie Review, Writing, December Contest, Family, Womanhood

Highlights

1. The porch dance

This scene was the reason why I instantly fell in love with this version; the choreography, musical score, and how graceful both Saoirse Ronan and Timothy Chalmet danced were pleasing to the eyes. It didn’t feel too stiff nor awkward; it brought a warm feeling, and it was such a joy to watch!

2. Amy in the carriage

The one that made me loved this scene was the instrumental background being played as Amy look at Laurie. When Amy accompanied their Aunt Marge, played by the brilliant Meryl Streep to Paris, she was forced to grow up and carry her family’s financial struggles. She had to be a lady and find a suitable match but when she laid her eyes at Laurie, everything just flew out of the window. Watching that scene made me feel what Amy was feeling, it’s as if I am also looking at my child-hood crush.

3. I Love You, Jo

Who didn’t get the feels on this scene? It was sad and heartbreaking to hear how Jo rejected Laurie, but I’m glad she did; she was right, they are better off as friends. I would just like to commend how the lightning balanced everything. I loved how it showed a sunset-colored scheme to intensify how dramatic and what a turning point this is for both of the characters.

You will care for somebody, and you’ll love him tremendously, and live and die for him. I know you will, it’s your way, and you will and I’ll watch. — Laurie Laurence

4. Beth Dies

This wasn’t just a tear-jerking storyline, but I also felt that Beth’s death made her sister’s bond stronger. She was timid and likes to stay away from the limelight but I believed that story wouldn’t be great without her storyline; her character touched a lot of people and including the viewers. In the scene at the beach, you can feel how sad everything was and Beth just knew she won’t live long. How the director used the lighting to make a point in this scene together with the other is impressive!

“We can’t stop God’s will.” — Beth March

5. Amy and Laurie

I know almost everyone shipped Jo and Laurie, but I loved Amy with Laurie more. They were perfect and in this version, I think compared to the rest Gerwig was able to justify that, she was finally able to show why Amy and Laurie are meant for each other.

“I have been second to Jo my whole life in everything and I will not be the person you settle for just because you cannot have her. I won’t do it, not when, not when I’ve spent my entire life loving you.” — Amy March

6. The negotiation scene

This is one I’m so proud of Jo! This scene, I believed, made Jo the great writer that she is. How she justified and protected her work was an inspiration. Even the acting of Saorise was stellar! She didn’t have to shout or to be overly dramatic to prove how Jo’s character is a strong woman. This scene is the ultimate girl boss in the 1800 era, hahaha!

“If I’m going to sell my heroine into marriage for money, I might as well get some of it.” — Jo March

7. Laurie and Champagne scene

I loved how Chalamet delivered his lines here! I always saw him as Elio but when I saw his performance in this movie, especially in this scene I saw him as a versatile actor, no wonder he got a nomination.

“And what work have you done lately, oh great “artiste” — or have you been too busy imagining how you’ll spend Fred Vaughn’s fortune? FRED VAUGHN, ladies and gentlemen!” — Laurie Laurence

8. Amy March

This version is where Amy finally was given justice! Pugh marvelously played Amy well; I felt the intensity that the character had to carry for her family and how she matured throughout. I didn’t pay attention to the other versions of Amy but this version made me loved her! If Jo was considered to be the star of this movie, Amy turned out to be the revelation.

“Well. I’m not a poet, I’m just a woman. And as a woman I have no way to make money, not enough to earn a living and support my family. Even if I had my own money, which I don’t, it would belong to my husband the minute we were married. If we had children they would belong to him, not me. They would be his property. So don’t sit there and tell me that marriage isn’t an economic proposition, because it is. It may not be for you but it most certainly is for me.” — Amy March

9. Jo March

Saoirse is always impressive in every character she portrays, and she sure did give justice playing Jo March. I loved the scene where she felt lonely and talked about with her mother and when as I watched her, its as if I am there and she is talking to me; it was such natural acting, I didn’t feel cringing as I hear her emotional struggles unlike with some drama that I have watched before.