Pugh has a strong future on screen. I was so impressed by how she was able to shift herself from young, insolent Amy to graceful and sophisticated Amy. She was totally deserving of that Oscar nomination.

"I'm not a poet. I'm just a woman." That's powerful, and how the times have changed.

"I want to be great or nothing" 20/20 boss vibes

Though Jo is the main character in this movie, this Amy blew me away!

Fun fact: Amy's speech about marriage wasn't in the initial script, but Meryl Streep suggested it be written in to emphasise to contemporary viewers how women were perceived to be powerless unless they were married, and even then, everything they had would automatically belong to their husbands.

I have read about how "male gaze" in film tends to position women as stationary objects to be observed, while men move around the scene as actively making things happen. I was really fascinated how this scene flipped the script: for most of it Laurie was lounging in either one part of the room or another, while Amy was standing, walking, moving things around. It positions her as a powerful presence in the room, refusing to sit still and wait for things to happen for/to her - even if economically that's the only option available to her.

Where I feel this version of Little Women stands apart from previous iterations is how seriously they take Amy and her artistic pursuits. Amy is just as ambitious as Jo and when she realizes she doesn’t have the talent to truly be great she’s upset and angry. We also completely understand where she’s coming from when she says she has to marry rich because women didn’t have many choices and opportunities back then in regards to making a living for the themselves and thus had to marry into wealth. Florence captures all of this so beautifully and fully recuperates a misunderstood character who has been neglected and overlooked in the past when she’s really been great all along.

The fact that she needed another's help to remove a garment speaks to that oppression, too. A man's clothes were designed for him to dress himself. Women's clothing required others.

She has such a strong and commanding yet at the same time delicate and tender voice. Her confidence is also beyond her age. Reminds me a lot to her predecessors, fellow established, accomplished British actresses, Kate Winslet and Rachel Weisz. An acting force to be reckoned with.

Aside from the wonderful speech, it feels like Florence Pugh potrayed two characters in this movie, one is childish, bubbly and an optimistic and the other one is mature, sophisticated and a realist. You can really see Amy grow up into a woman who has accepted her fate. Edit- I just noticed that Laurie changed his sentence from " You look beautiful" to "You are beautiful". It was such nice detail to add, it shows that he actually listened to what she said and genuinely likes her not just for how she looks.

The boyish, knuckle-head, shoving-punching relationship he had with Jo, vs. this mature, intelligent, tender, and sexual-tension relationship with Amy. I really appreciate this movie taking the time to show the difference between both, because it always felt creepy to me when Laurie chose to be with Amy- like a weird rebound where he pretends in his head that he got Jo. But in this movie it felt so right for them to be together.

and red is Jo's color, blue is Amy's, and in this scene as Laurie is moving on from one towards the other, HE WEARS ALL PURPLE

just looking at how mature their conversation is and how mutual respect there is in the way they pursue the argument you can understand why Amy is the best choice for Laurie

If Laura Dern wasn’t nominated, Florence Pugh would’ve definitely won the Oscar

When Laurie says "You look beautiful", he takes a beat, really truly seeing Amy for the first time and corrects himself, "You are beautiful" That gets me every time

I personally feel that this scene shows how men and even society in general tries to gaslight women for wanting better lives. As a society sometimes we tend to romanticize poverty, not understanding that being poor is hard. Poverty means no money which means no privilege and therefore means no access to even the most basic necessities of life. But when a woman realizes this and says she wants to marry well she is judged, and if she marries poor she is also judged. I dont think that there is anything wrong with marrying for money. Although I love Laurie, I felt in this scene that he was essentially calling her a gold digger while being unsympathetic to her plight as the youngest of the sisters and also oblivious to his privilege as a rich young man. Its easy to judge people but if you dont have a solution to their predicament then you should be quiet and I'm glad Amy told him off on that.

the SHOT at 2:06 is just so damn compelling i HAVE to talk about it: locked in on Pugh at center frame (the entire rest of this scene uses the standard Rule of 3rds) to give a sense of structure. its a dolly shot, gently moving from a medium shot to a close-up. she's moving around in the space, yes, but within the structure of her center-frame (the structure of society / the structure of the narrative) she will always locked in, trapped in, by that frame, by that very structure she is describing in her monologue. B R I L L I A N T.

"You look beautiful.... you are beautiful." April 7th needs to hurry and get here so I can watch this multiple times while eating ice cream.

"You look beautiful." He says this shyly and can't look directly at her. I think even one day before this scene, he would have had no problem looking at her directly and saying how pretty she is. But now he's noticed her as a woman.

I love that this film recognizes that every March sister is a lead. This is my favorite adaptation.

The underlying sexual tension when he unbuttons her apron byeeee

The life of a women in Victorian era was really claustrophobic, just imagine living like that, always be dependent on your husband, for everything. I don't even know the word for how to describe this situation

Interesting how the suggestion of "having power over who we love" is advice Laurie ends up taking - it makes the end result a lot more satisfying to know he didn't necessarily "settle" but rather took a different path. Maybe in some sense this gives more meaning to his union with Amy, in that it wasn't just some love that "happened" but rather a deeper, understood connection built upon their own decisions, a path carved by themselves.

I love how for the first time we get to see Amy's real intelligence, she knows she is pretty enough to be an "ornament to society" if she wants to be but her understanding of a woman's ability in this time and place is truly fantastic.

i honestly got surprised for amy to be that matured i mean in the movie when she was younger she's like the most childish one the one that u can't take so seriously so this is a great preach her character is amazing she did an amazing job

One of the things I love most about this scene is how there is such a dichotomy of mental states at the beginning, that shifts over the course of the scene, and afterwards; Laurie is lounging about, not taking things seriously, not taking anything she says seriously, 'I believe the poets would disagree' he says with a smirk, jokingly. 'Well, I'm not a poet, I'm just a woman' Amy replies, with a straight face, no laughter in her eyes at all. She lays out her argument, her position, in plain English to Laurie, smirking down at her from on high, both physically, and societally, and as she speaks to him he seems to shrink, and she grows as she moves forward in the frame, so that the next time we see him, they are together in the shot, and he is smaller, behind her in the scene. She also almost immediately turns from him, dismissing him when we here the carriage arrive. Laurie has been taken down a peg or two from position of wealth and arrogance. It is after this scene that we begin to have some serious growth in Laurie's character, until he is finally deserving of her by the end of the film.

“I want to be great or nothing” 🥺 so true like, what’s even the point? i want the best out of whatever I want to create, or I won’t create at all.

IVE JUST REALIZED Amy leaving the studio is symbolic of her giving up her artistic dreams for marriage. She hears Fred's carriage so she decides to go, BUT LAURIE IS THE ONE TO UNBUTTON HER APRON FOR HER.

With or without Laura, Florence was the one who should've won. I said what i said.

Okay but LISTEN- Having Amy's meaningful, confident, stern but powerful speech with her natural passion running underneath it- And then the next moment, having her back and bare neck to him as he undoes the buttons and ribbon... he fell for her maturity, passion, and confidence- and then to have a tender, vulnerable soft moment. This is the true definition of sexual chemistry.

she reminds me so much of kate winslet

The tension is so thick when he's taking off her apron. Phew.

This scene-this whole movie-is a masterclass in acting

*"Well, I'm not a poet, I'm just a woman, and, as a woman, I've no way to make my own money - not enough to make a living, or to support my family...and if I had my own money - which I don't - that money would belong to my husband, the moment we got married, and if we had children, they'd be his - not mine, they would be his property. So, don't sit there, and tell me that marriage isn't an economic proposition, because it is. It may not be for you, but it most certainly is for me."* This monologue though.

I really like this scene a lot. It’s not too heavy handed about how things were, it just puts them out there as a way to explain that Amy intends to make the best of her situation. I think a lot of us can relate to making the best of not being exceptional, even if her circumstances were harder than most.

I mean if I'm Laurie I would definitely fall in love with Amy too.

it’s always “wyd” not “you look beautiful, you are beautiful” :(

5 words *should have won the Oscar*

Everyone says thank you Meryl Streep for writing Amy‘s speech about marriage

Amy had the biggest character development in this movie by far

"You're not engaged.. I hope" 🥺🥺

the lighting narrative of amy starting her speech in moderate shadow in the room and then walking into the window's natural light IS SO *CHEFS KISS* it can symbolize how laurie finally sees amy, it can symbolize how amy has grown into herself, it can symbolize the ferocity and with what truth she speaks, it is SO BEAUTIFUL, THE LIGHTING DESIGN IS SO BEAUTIFUL, THIS SCENE IS SO BEAUTIFUL

And you know this is when he realizes he is in love with her. He has a completely different attitude before her speech and after

Amy knows she has to marry rich. Meg can’t, Jo won’t, and Beth is too young. She takes it upon herself to be realistic and provide for her family. She can’t make money off her art, because while it’s good, it’s not amazing enough to sell and she knows this. So she takes the opportunities she has and chooses to marry rich instead. It hurts her to give up her art, but right now, she believes it’s her only option. Also, she’s frustrated with Laurie because he has opportunities handed right to him, and he chooses to lounge around instead.

Its so sad how the characters in the movie, primarily Jo, dont realise how much Amy has had to sacrifixe for the family as well. She never persued Laurie because he had that thing with Jo, so instead she gave up on love and had to "become an ornament to society" and marry a man who was rich is monetary items but not love. She was kept in the dark over Beth's illness despite her constant asking and Jo gets mad at her for " always finding a way to escape the troubles of life". After aunt March saw Jo as a lost cause, that burden went onto Amy. Despite always feeling like she was in her sister's shadow and being left out in everything, she still loves her family and tries her best for them

When they write the script so good that Amy outshines the main charector Jo.

I think that part when Laurie unbutton Amy's apron was the most sensual scene in the movie, im blushing everytime i watch it

Florence did probably the best job as Amy like she made her such a more likeable and nicer character and florence really did an amazing job with her and Greta the director i think definitely made amy and laurie a much much more likeable couple and that’s why this version of little women is really the best in my opinion

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this before but something I always find interesting and great about this scene is the context as to why Amy views her skills as "middling talent." This film takes place at the turn of the century when impressionism, what was considered genius (Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cezanne, etc.), was just starting to pop off. Amy is traditionally an excellent painter but her skillset just was "going out of fashion" for the times.

2:06 the portrait of Mary Wollstonecraft behind her adds so much strength to her speech. She wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects and talked about the economic differences because of the gender hierarchy of these times. Genius touch.

As an artist when I read little women Amy was my least favorite because artistic perspective didn’t connect with me. This speech totally revives her by showing her vulnerability and the truth behind her seeming vain at times. This whole scene from beginning to end was so very real. As a woman artist coming from a culture where marrying well is important, I can say I’ve had this conversation a few times before. From the feeling of not being good enough to make a career/support the family, the guilt of being of middling talent that you waste good opportunities, being too self critical that you don’t see potential in yourself, being told since young as a woman this career is temporary and to focus on being a caretaker for the family rather than a financial provider. This scene is such a timeless conversation. Absolutely love Amy❤️

To think she was handed the speech just minutes before the scene, Florence is sick a good actress.

The way he says “i said his name” makes me laugh more than i should

This scene haunts me. Its so beautiful and honest. It made me understand Amy as a character so much deeper. I really empathize with her. I've watched this scene so many times, and it still gets me.

I cannot get over how large Amy's dresses are

"I'm a failure." Relatable....

I was amazed at Pugh's acting and then I scrolled down to the comments and apparently I'm not alone lol

This is my Roman Empire

Amy “How do I look, do I look alright?” Laurie “You look beautiful. . . You are beautiful.” The male species should take note of this interaction.

I think why I love this version is the way they explore Amy's character. She grows into a smart sophisticated young women, they show her (in my opinion) to be Laurie's true match. She is ambitious, but makes the hard and wise choice to not pursue it as she is unlikely to be successful. We all know Amy wanted to marry a man with money but this adaption (I feel) explains why.

Everyone says Amy is childish but only she is grown! She understands the unfortunate time she lives in and twists it in her favor. It’s not wrong that she tries to provide for her family in the best way she can.

2019 was Florence Pugh year

You can even see him slip Jo’s ring off his finger after their talk in the art studio. Such amazing details!

I understand where Amy’s coming from in this scene, but imagine if every artist who didn’t consider themselves The Best just gave up and stopped creating? We would have tons of crappy art from people who thought they were incredible and hardly any from people who were amazing but not confident enough. Not only that-I read somewhere once that you should never let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Always keep creating.

This is a great message and great acting but is anyone else loving Amy’s dress???

This was Amy’s movie and I love it

This scene is classic. Florence Pugh made her character with so much character and personality. She’s filled with so much ambition and humbleness. I Stan anyone with that.

This is an example of a great performance. She didn't need to scream or make big expression and yet her acting was perfect 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Laurie's facial expression though, when Amy said "Most likely, yes"

I find Jo so immature and annoying, and for some reason I've always liked Amy. I'm glad that in this version she finally get the recognition she deserves.

I love her character it's too relatable

Pugh delivered her performance brilliantly in this movie. She has so much potential. She’s gone from Little Women to Black Widow, she’s an outstanding young actress.

I really love how the whole conversations proceeds..... The script writer did an amazing job. It never felt rushed

The smile she had the day she first met Laurie & the way she acted when she met laurie again in Prais, both were so naive and daydreamer type. But as the movie progresses, you realise how she has shed off all the naive immaturity & become this Bold & Realistic Woman❤️

This scene sealed her Oscar nomination. I love Pugh’s low husky voice.

People hate Amy but she sacrificed to save her family. As the youngest all the pressure was on her, to save her family from poverty, though it shouldn’t have been. Beth got sick, Jo followed her dreams, and the other sister married for love. Amy didn’t have the leisure to follow her dreams or “love” she made the sacrifice instead.

This was the stand out scene of the film, for sure

"You look beautiful... you are beautiful"*smiles* Well that warmed my heart and turned me on

you can feel the frustration her voice at 0:22 to 0:27 . she's one of those actors who when you watch them it doesn't even seem like they're acting she's so talented.

the acting, the script, the TENSION!!!!!!! just perfect.

Love Laura Dern, but Florence should have won the Oscar

“You look beautiful. You are beautiful.”

"You look beautiful.... You are beautiful" love that line

I sAiD hIs NaME

I like that they spend more time fleshing out Amy's character. She grows so much from childhood to adulthood and it really shows here. She is poised and graceful and so smart. Truly one of my favorite interpretations of Amy.

Totally should've won the Oscar over Laura tbh. Timothee and Florence were both amazing actors in this film.

not a SINGLE day goes by where i don't think about this scene

See when I clicked on this video I was expecting for most of the comments to be gushing over how hot Timothee is because, let's be honest, whenever Tim is in anything that usually ends up being the focus of the discussion. And I'm not saying that's necessarily bad, there's always a time and a place for that stuff, but it just makes me so tremendously happy that this comment section is actually appreciating Florence Pugh's performance, because she absolutely kills in this movie - especially in this scene. She deserves all the praise and more, so glad to hear she got an Oscar nomination.

Amy is always given so much hate, partly because since Louisa May Alcott is so much like Jo, it's like the story is written from Joe's point of view. Jo is more of a tomboy, and finds the rules of society annoying, where women have to dress pretty and cannot work. She constantly rebels against the norms set for women during that time, especially those who are poor. While Amy is her polar opposite. She is more feminine and poised, and while she doesn't necessarily like following the norms, she comes to terms with them and the fact that it's very hard for a poor woman to thrive in society, and patronage and the help of people richer than her does not trouble her when it's well meant, because she has to make do with what she has. Jo, although she loves Amy, does not agree with her point of view, and finds elements of fitting in in society, such as making calls and visiting other people, annoying. Hence, many readers who are like Jo, sympathize with her, and find Amy's behavior annoying as well. While Amy was no doubt kind of bratty as a child, (like the burning of Jo's book. I would have been furious if I was Jo), she grew to be much more mature. She often treated bad situations and rude people with grace and politeness. In Jo's own words: “You’ve a deal more principle and generosity and nobleness of character than I ever gave you credit for, Amy. You’ve behaved sweetly, and I respect you with all my heart." Jo was always seen as the strong, independent sister of the family, while Amy was seen as the baby, and was ignored a great deal by the family. When in reality, Amy was more selfless than she is given credit for. She believed it was her duty to become a respected member of society, and marry well, so that she could support her family and help them financially. She was willing to marry Fred Vaughn all though she didn't love him. Although it wasn't what she wanted, she took it as her responsibility. Just because Amy was different from Jo doesn't mean she was a bad person. Although I loved the Little Women movie, I like the relationship between Amy and Jo in the books more. Jo didn't like Amy's wanting to become, at that time what was considered an ideal woman. Respectful, feminine and polite. And Amy didn't like Jo's tomboyish and carefree behavior. Yet, they still admired and respected each other very much. Jo admired how virtuous Amy was and how she had a way of making people like her, while Amy admired Jo's independence and how strong she was. In the movie, when Jo finds out that Amy is going to Europe instead of her, both she and her mother are visibly disappointed and do not look the least bit happy for Amy. Instead, it seems as though Jo is being condescending and entitled and being visibly surprised that Amy was chosen to go over her, while their mother also seems visibly disappointed, and it looks as though she is showing outright favoritism. However in the books, the sisters' mother is extremely happy for Amy, and although she feels bad for Jo, she tells her not to behave sad in front of Amy and put a damper on her happiness. Jo herself never shows Amy that she's disappointed, because although she really wanted to go to Europe, she loves Amy and is happy for her. Their relationship is further strengthened after they realize that life is too precious to spend it fighting with your own sister. I've seen so many people fight over Jo vs. Amy, and who's better. But in the end they both are great characters although they have flaws. But I am a little biased and still prefer Amy over the other sisters.

Never liked amy in the novel but this perspective shown in the movie realy made me love amy character too , this actress is so talented.

That moment when you read something misogynistic from an old story and come here to re realize how powerful this scene was

0:59 I love how he goes up and poses that way. Both amazing actors and I love that they are now both in Dune Part Two. Love this movie. Thanks for uploading.

I love how this is one of the few films that openly reflect the role of women in society in these times. Many movies do a great job of showing it, but you rarely see/hear someone simply openly reflecting it as it is

Why does Timothée's "I said his name" make me smile so much??

This is probably one of my favourite speeches now.

I can relate to Amy in a way, she always thought she’s a failure and always comparing herself to her sister which I always find myself doing.

The longing in the music when the 'unbuttoning' happens is just... Iconic. Like two souls finally seeing eye to eye. Masterpiece.

The sheer POWER

1:49 i’ve always known I would marry rich. Why should I be ashamed of that? Well, I believe we have some power over who we love. It isn’t something that just happens to a person. Well, i’m not a poet. I’m just a woman. And as a woman, there’s no way for me to make my own money. Not enough to earn a living or to support my family, and if I had my own money, which I don’t, that money would belong to my husband the moment we got married. And if we had children, they would be his, not mine. They would be his property, so don’t sit there and tell me that marriage isn’t an economic proposition, because it is. It may not be for you, but it most certainly is for me.

I have never been encouraged to marry for love. Growing up in my former country was hard, limited resources, lack of birth control, limited space, limited access to information, etc. I was told numerous times by women that either not to get married or marry someone who takes care of you so, I was conditioned starting very early in my life to have limitations and be pretty much a doormat. I wasn’t encouraged to follow my dreams if I had any, fight for what I believe in if I believed in something and be my own person. That made me a rebellious and depressed woman at the same time for pretty much my entire life. And unfortunately this mindset is still taught and applied in many countries especially in the East. Although there’s truth to the fact that finances play an important role in our lives women should not be raised as accessories. At least in my case, I learned very fast to do things behind people’s backs thus creating some form of personal power over my own destiny.