A Little Women's Christmas
When people choose films like A Little Women's Christmas, they are looking for sweetness, a touch of hope, and to escape the realities of the real world. This upcoming release is a contemporary, faith-based reimagining of Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic novel. A streamlined and glossy rendition that could be described as vigorously heartwarming. This retelling looks like those beautiful Christmas cards that depict this season as saccharine-sweet and will appeal to the devoted fans of this genre.
In this modern version, Jo March (Jillian Murray) is a celebrated children's author who is attempting to rebrand as a Young Adult writer. She is challenged to go home to Tennessee for the holidays, hoping to be inspired by her family. In this world, there are fewer flaws and more perfect settings for love to flourish and for each sister to succeed. Meg, Beth, Amy and their friend Laurie are all there in an atmosphere where everyone gets their Christmas wish.
Not to say there isn't romantic tension; this narrative element comes in the form of Jo's editor, Fritz (Trevor Donovan), who is meant to babysit the author until she completes the book. The predictable but necessary twist is that he lies about his identity, pretending to be a travel writer. A story that is reminiscent of smelling Christmas cookies being baked in Grandma's oven. That sweet aroma comes only this time of year, and the charm of these baked goods might make you forget about the woes of the world for a time, as romance and Christmas carols get added to the mix.
A Little Women's Christmas is one more modern reworking of the March sisters' lives and relationships. While they struggle without ever really tipping into genuine despair, the familiarity will appeal to those looking for the saccharine-sweet truth of the genre. In this world, where everyone's skin is flawless, everyone has the perfect wardrobe, and no one seems to have ever worried about the credit card bill that inevitably comes in January. The rendition of Alcott's classic tale offers viewers an escapist fantasy, polishing the rough edges to give it that idyllic Christmas shine.
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A Little Women's Christmas is set in the world of faith-based themes. As the bond between the sisters is framed as a spiritual "cord of four strands," their local community outreach genuinely depicts the Christian heritage behind the holiday celebrations. Unlike many Christmas movies that lean into gift-giving and Santa Claus, this story provides a wholesome choice for viewers to actively seek out the message of Christmas.
Does Jesus get a mention? Not overtly, except in song and church references. Still, this Christmas romance allows the audience to suspend reality and simply relax. This film takes a classic story, wraps it in the most beautiful of Christmas papers imaginable, and hands it to you with a big bow.
