Little (2019)

Little has the rare gift of being genuinely funny while still sneaking up on you with a warm, earned heart—using its fantasy hook not just for gags, but for a real reckoning with who we become when we stop listening to other people. Regina Hall brings razor-sharp swagger, Issa Rae grounds the movie with relatable exasperation and charm, and Marsai Martin is a comic force, capturing Jordan’s big, intimidating energy inside a painfully awkward tween body. The vibe is bright, brisk, and crowd-pleasing, with the kind of chemistry that makes even familiar beats feel like a good time, and a message about empathy that lands without turning preachy. If you’re allergic to body-swap comedies or prefer your humor subtle, this may not convert you—but if you want a spirited, feel-good romp with laughs and a little romance on the side, it’s an easy yes.

Little is clearly aiming for a bubbly, crowd-pleasing body-swap comedy with a side of workplace redemption and a dash of romance, and it knows exactly what kind of feel-good lesson it wants to land. The problem is it plays the hits a little too faithfully: the plot beats are predictable, the “mean boss learns empathy” arc is tidy, and the humor can swing from genuinely funny to oddly flat depending on the scene. If you’re hoping for sharp satire, big surprises, or a fantasy premise that gets pushed in clever directions, this may feel like a lightweight remix you’ve already seen. Still, Regina Hall, Issa Rae, and Marsai Martin bring enough charm and energy to make it an easy watch if you’re in the mood for something simple, sweet, and undemanding.