On Dec. 25, 2019, “Little Women” hit theaters with a bang. Originally a book by Louisa Alcott, published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869, the film was classy with vibrant energy from the characters.

The cast was gorgeous and utterly powerful. Director Greta Gerwig constructed a beautiful film, giving audiences and fans a tasteful and emotional tale. Saoirse Roman (Jo March), Florence Pugh (Amy March), Emma Watson (Meg March) and Eliza Scanlen (Beth March) had outstanding performances.

Roman was an incredible independent image of feminism. “Little Women” produced a new perspective on women in the workforce and offered insight on romantic expectations. The four sisters portrayed contrasting personalities and goals in life; however, these contrasts illuminated the struggle women had for independence and free choice at that time.

Through the tear-jerking moments, Roman’s story evolved and left the audience adoring her character. Within her journey of writing a book revolving around her life, I became attached and involved in her family’s story. The storyline caused the audience to feel as if they were one of the sisters, growing up with the family and feeling their same emotions.

The cinematography was astounding and very well done. The vibrant color schemes and set were appropriate for the aimed historical time. In the film, there were flashbacks and time jumps from Roman’s past life and present experience. This gradually built a backstory and tied up the history of her life to the writing and development of her book.

With a story of love, passion and following dreams in a society that made it nearly impossible for women to do so made this a powerful, deep movie that left me refreshed and fulfilled.

Roman broke barriers of the given time period, writing her own book and her own personal story throughout the film, giving audience members a look into her ambition and spoke on her historic female success. The representation of Roman and her sister’s perseverance through sexism and extreme tragedies brought forth for their family was truly inspiring and left me breathless; “Little Women” earned an A for breaking barriers and changing the narrative.