In only her 2^nd ever directorial effort, Gteta Gerwig delivers a not so little achievement with the 7^th big screen adaptation of Little Women. That is to say, this is one lovable bit of dramatic whimsy brought to life by a stellar ensemble (with Saorse Ronin and Timothee Chalamet perhaps shining the brightest). And as great as the cast is, the biggest star of the show may just be its Cinematographer (Yorick Le Saux), who creates gorgeous backdrops and landscapes for everything to unfold on and in front of. It should also be mentioned that the many period piece intricacies are also spot on here, with everything from costume and production design elements making for an ultra authentic Civil War-time look and feel. It’s truly “time capsule” worthy stuff folks. The story itself is surprisingly uplifting, even with all the “sadness” surrounding it. This makes for a more than welcome lively viewing experience that never seeps into the "stuffy" territory other period pieces often find themselves in. The one thing the film does have an issue with however, is its use of time jumps. There are more than a few disorienting occasions when it never becomes completely obvious if we have gone back to the past, or are still in the “present.” This is mostly thanks to the character’s looks being mainly the same in both stages (minus a few things of course). Nevertheless, Gerwig’s Little Women remains a good old-fashioned story told in an effortlessly enjoyable manner - with rather BIG results.