"Little Women": Amy's counterattack is the most successful of the new version

Helga 2021-12-02 08:01:25

After brushing "Little Women" for the second time, I decided to talk about the changes to the role of Amy in the new version. This confident and straightforward girl was always portrayed as an ignorant little girl in the past version, and even used to compare with Jo, which made many viewers dislike it. But in the new version, director and screenwriter Greta Gerwig and producer Amy Pascal changed the role of Amy, making her the most brilliant in the film, and The most mature role, and this change is indeed inevitable due to the changes of the times, and it is bound to make her one of the audience's favorite roles after the film is released.

The new version of "Little Women" actually has many changes compared to the 1994 version, including the narrative sequence, character depiction, costumes, and lines. It is basically a brand new interpretation of the original. But in fact, this version is actually an adaptation that is closest to the original work and the original author's ideas. It's just that because of the limitations of the times, many characters have not been correctly interpreted, and Amy is the most obvious one.

We all know that Dunst starred in the 1994 version of Amy, and that version was too young and naughty. In the old version, because Jo was the core character, the description of Amy was very superficial. It only placed the two on opposite sides, but did not deeply explore the advantages of Amy. This version is completely different from the current version of Florence Pugh. Coincidentally, the MJ in Spider-Man in which Dunst played before is also very different from the MJ in the current new version! This may not be Dunster's fault, she just happened to play two unsuccessful female characters, and apparently producer Amy Pascal did not like her interpretation. So in the new versions of "Spider-Man" and "Little Women" produced by Amy Pascal, her role has changed the most.

Why has this character not been properly interpreted?

To follow the original words of producer Amy Pascal: "This girl is very ambitious and sincere, but such women are often unpopular. In the past, people wanted girls to be gentle, quiet, and obedient. Amy's rebelliousness, self-confidence, and frankness are hard to be accepted by the world. But it is different now. Young women can express themselves directly and honestly, and such roles are becoming more and more popular."

(PS: The producer’s name Amy comes from this character. Her mother read the book "Little Women" when she was pregnant, and the producer himself is a confident and ambitious person like Amy, who is Sony. Former chairman of the film industry, plus the producer of "Spiderman")

Director Greta Geweig also believes that there is nothing wrong with Amy just saying what he thinks. And when she was a child, maybe she couldn't be taken seriously like her sister, but later she worked hard to pursue becoming a painter, and she was also willing to improve herself and enter the upper class society, trying to change the lives of herself and her family.

In the new version of "Little Women", the grown-up Amy has actually become the one with the most sober goals and ideals among the four sisters. People are very honest.

For example, although she has been secretly in love with Laurie, but seeing Laurie drinking and wasting her youth all day, she did not condone, but instead taught him severely and expressed her disappointment. Obviously she is younger than Laurie, but she appears to be much more mature and stable than Laurie. Whether it is talking about the tone of voice or planning for the future, it is very clear.

For another example, when Laurie accused her of marrying a rich man for money, she calmly analyzed her own situation and social environment and had a thorough understanding of marriage. Although the dialogue sounds realistic, what she said is not unreasonable. In those days, if she couldn't become a successful artist, she could only change her life and maintain her family's livelihood by becoming an upper class society.

In the face of Jo’s worries and lack of confidence in publishing a book, she also said very maturely: “Maybe the girl’s story is not important because no one writes them, and if you write their story, it’s very important in itself. Meaning will also make their stories important.” This is the reason why the director and producer filmed "Little Women". Telling the stories of girls is itself an effort to improve the status of women.

In addition, the director also gave Amy the opportunity to express why she has been living in Jo's shadow, until she grows up, her own value is recognized.

The drama between Amy and Laurie has also increased. In fact, the dialogue between the two of them is even more than Laurie and Jo. What we saw between Laurie and Jo was mostly laughing and playing, more like a "best friend", and there was only one real heart-to-heart communication. But when Amy grew up, there were more dialogues about the future and outlook on life between Amy and Laurie, and the feelings between the two also laid the groundwork and became more logical. Therefore, in the end, although their combination is still very fast, it no longer seems unreasonable, but will make people feel that the two are indeed suitable.

Amy's self-confidence, frankness, maturity and wisdom have made her the most beautiful character among the four sisters in the film, and she has also completed a gorgeous transformation.

Florence Pugh is indeed the best candidate for Amy. The director once said that she chose her because she saw her photos on google. Every one of them is so confident and domineering. This is the temperament she is looking for Amy. I went to take a look, it really is! From the beginning of " Fighting with My Family ", I think this girl is good-looking, cool, and especially suitable for the Russian agents in "Black Widow", and I am very optimistic about her development.

It can be seen that the screenwriter and director Greta Geweig gave many excellent lines to Amy, Jo and Aunt May’s aunt, and these three people have a characteristic of speaking: direct and sharp. This is also very different from the previous "Little Women", the lines are more like modern people's way of speaking. They don't think about whether it's appropriate or polite to say this, but just say what they have. In the eyes of some people, this is mean and too realistic, but in fact what they are saying is indeed the truth. I believe that most of the audience, especially the older ones, can't help but nod when they hear a lot of their words.

In fact, the movie "Little Women" is about growth, the transition from girl to woman. Therefore, if the audience is at a different age, they will have different interpretations. Young people may not be able to understand many of the contents, but after experiencing many things, they can understand the changes in the roles. For example, many people think that first love is very beautiful when they are young, and there is only one true love. How could Laurie fall in love with Amy after a few years? In fact, from being rejected by Jo to discovering that he fell in love with Amy, there will be at least one or two years during this period, and many people can end a relationship and start again. Anyone who has been in love knows that it is not impossible to fall in love again a few months after breaking up. True love is not only once, nor is there only one ideal object in a lifetime. Life has unlimited possibilities. Perhaps the end of a relationship is precisely for the beginning of the next period.

The parallel two-line narrative used this time is also convenient to compare the different thoughts and situations of the young and grown-up girls. When I was young, I always thought about the future very beautifully. I looked at things in a simple way, and the background was as beautiful as a fairy tale. It seemed that the four sisters were living in a crystal ball; but when I grew up, the pictures of the film became more realistic and cold. , The sisters left home, and gradually encountered setbacks in the pursuit of their ideals. They began to learn to accept reality and be responsible for the choices they made.

Meg realizes that the price of marrying true love is hard life, but she doesn’t regret it if someone who loves to bear it together; Jo gave up her marriage and chose a career, although she was shaken by loneliness, but in the end she knew her own True love is not any man, but this book to be published; Amy realizes that her talent is not enough to make her completely financially independent, but still makes herself better. In the face of wealth and true love, she has made a clear conscience. s Choice.

The new version of "Little Women" is definitely the sharpest and most straightforward version of all versions in dialogue, whether it is about marriage, career, or social reality. There is no need to fiddle with gorgeous rhetoric, but to let women express what they want and pursue what they want very directly. This is what this book really wants to express, and it is also the version that best fits the worldview of contemporary young women. This is also the embodiment of Greta Geweig's personal style. Just like her "Lady Bird", it is also a sharp observation of adolescence. Although these girls have become people who need to be dressed like the 19th century, the changes they experienced and thoughts are actually very similar to the heroines in "Lady Bird".

I believe that everyone will like it after watching it, especially the portrayal of the two roles of Amy and Jo in the film, as well as the treatment between them and their respective romantic relationships. The new version shows that they are women who can choose independently and have strong personalities and opinions, rather than just to achieve a "good ending".

Another thing I really like about this film is that the new version has joined the bargaining between Jo and the publisher and the discussion on copyright. On the one hand, it makes people aware of the concessions she made to the social reality at the end of the story she wrote, and also expresses her clear awareness of copyright as a female author. This is also not covered in the previous version, but in fact it has a great enlightenment for modern women to fight for their rights.

I like this movie because of its honesty. Women used to be considered negative things for money and hard work, but in fact, if you use your talents and strength to make money and get the respect of others, what's the point? The girls in the film are all working hard to be able to pursue happiness independently. None of them are living according to other people's plans and arrangements. I also hope that young female audiences can understand this.

Of course, in addition to the above, I also mentioned in my previous comment that the film’s costumes, scene design and photography are excellent, especially the autumn location scenes. Laurie and his costume played by Sweet Tea are definitely the most eye-catching content of the film.

PS:

The new version of Amy is much wiser than the old Dunster version of Amy, and has a lot of wonderful lines. This has to remind me that the new version of MJ is also much better than Dunster's version of MJ. I really feel that the refurbishment of these two characters is a typical reflection of the changes in female roles in the new era. For example, Zandaya’s MJ once said in this year’s "Spider-Man Heroes Expedition" that her newly learned Italian sentence Boh is perfect for her, meaning "get out of my face!" In fact, this sentence is in real life. It is also very useful, very aura, showing a personality that knows how to refuse and is not good at bullying.

This is a personality that is completely absent in Dunster's version of MJ, but Zandaya's MJ is stronger and more independent. Obviously, she is the kind of smart girl who is not easy to be fooled and not easily fooled.

Such a girl is what we are talking about, a girl who is insulated from the bad guys. Not because they were lucky, but because they wrote "get out of my face!" on their faces. Rather than write "no one refuses" on the face. And the predators who really go for prey can definitely see the difference between these two kinds of women.

If every girl knows how to say this sentence "get out of my face!" (or go fxxk yourself when the other party disrespects you, violates you, takes advantage of you, or has bad intentions) at the appropriate time. OK), it can really avoid a lot of bad people and troubles, right? The reason why many girls fall into all kinds of unhealthy and toxic relationships is that they lack this kind of personality, are too naive and weak to make people feel good.

Therefore, the plot and the lines arranged on the modern new version of MJ are not accidental or useless, but an outstanding character creation that accurately reflects the character's personality. Today's MJ has become a cool girl.

Whether it’s Amy or MJ, the comparison between the old and the new version hopes that everyone realizes that these remakes of stories. In different eras, the editors and directors really have ulterior motives to reshape the characters. It is the hope to inspire the girls of the new era to become independent. A confident person. And this is exactly what women have learned about their own experiences over the years. Girls who are assertive and confident will indeed get what they want more easily and be more attractive. Therefore, both the Dutch brother and the male role played by handsome guys like Tiancha will be attracted by them. I hope that the young female fans of these actors can also see these clearly and strive to become independent and self-reliant women in the new era.

View more about Little Women reviews

Extended Reading

Little Women quotes

  • Jo March: I can't say "yes" truly, so I'm not going to say it at all.

  • Jo March: And I'm so sick of people saying that love is just all a woman is fit for. I'm so sick of it.

    [Almost crying]

    Jo March: But I'm so lonely...