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Movie Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE MEN

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From: Cineman Syndicate
Date: 19980511
Author:Cineman Syndicate

Cineman Syndicate
Cineman Syndicate
05-11-1998
Movie Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE MEN

This pale, uninspired sequel to Alcott's "Little Women" finds
heroine Jo (Mariel Hemingway) running a home for difficult boys.
The film overflows with wholesome attitudes, stiff acting and
bland characters. A bit of flimsy drama involves a wayward lad
(Ben Cook). Can Jo's motherly care set him straight? Also with
Chris Sarandon and Michael Caloz.
(PG) BORING DRAMA DIR-Rodney
Gibbons LEAD-Mariel Hemingway RT-98 mins.
(Mild profanity)

WOO

Jada Pinkett Smith has the title role as a sexy party girl in
this ...

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