It is absolutely BREATHTAKING. The set, the costumes, the directing, the choreography, the acting, everything was perfect.

@jeffredabibbons325

2 жыл бұрын

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@oscarpicon7164

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Saw it last night. Left the theater wanting to watch it again

@Ccilie

2 жыл бұрын

@@oscarpicon7164 saw it twice in two days. I left with the same feeling. Kinda wanting to stay in the movie forever.

@archraskal

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad all of you on this thread got a chance to watch the original 1961 movie of WEST SIDE STORY. This production is a masterpiece.

@michaelmilberger7066

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Spielberg did it again…what an incredible movie…absolutely loved it!!

I am a die hard fan of the original. Spielberg’s love of this movie shows. I was so blown away by that love and sobbed thru the movie. So beautiful and he and all the cast should be proud of it. I know I am.

It brings tears to my eyes. They were so young, Bernstein, Sondheim, Robbins. What a talented bunch. Thank you Mr Spielberg, yes, it's time for West Side Story, a gift to the world.

I normally do not like remakes, but this was outstanding. The music is brilliant.

Watched the film, probably gonna go watch it again...it"s a damn masterpiece

@Nestor123057

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@bman342a

2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. Constantly telling people to see this movie.

@janebarry-fraundorf4623

2 жыл бұрын

COULDN'T agree MORE!! The new 2021 Steven Spielberg version, is BRILLIANT!!

West Side Story i mean the 1961 film is one of the most artistic films i have ever seen and it is so moving. Now I hear the 2021 version is also spectacular, I can't wait to experience it. I'm so glad to hear people say it's Steven's best film in 20 years. It is the most beautiful musical to ever exist

@maryvallettakeith6146

2 жыл бұрын

@New Life New Rules Russian? Don't you mean Spanish? What are you smoking?

@sarahsevak3467

2 жыл бұрын

@New Life New Rules 1. u mean spanish, and 2. i went with a spanish speaking friend and he had to translate one scene, the rest u can use context clues.

I can tell this movie's going to be a good reimagining. It respects both the play & the original film and does its best to honor their legacy, while also admitting their flaws and working to improve them

My mom danced and song this at Odense theatre Denmark, when she was pregnant with me in 1964, might be why this is my favorite musical

I love Steven Spielberg and his films and I can't wait to see this one.

He's right when he says his love. I saw it today and it is incredible.

This is Stephen Sondheim’s last interview for this upcoming movie before he died. 3:52

The first one, 1961. Everyone played the cast album until lyrics were memorized. THIS ONE? Well, it was mesmerizing and far exceeded expectation; probably the best movie musical ever filmed. Spielberg is a genius at understanding motivating actors and dancers and apparently so instructed Peck; oh, light, editing and painting beautiful heartfelt emotional pictures.The beautiful segues from dancing/singing into dialogue--what brilliance. Love the Shakespeare dialogue nods and inclusion of snippets from the "Somewhere ballet " from the stage version. So many small things adding layers of emotional color and realism, i.e., Maria's drapes blowing in a wind of trouble. I want more Spielberg movie musicals!

@maryvallettakeith6146

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the drapes too. These little details are what separate the great from the just merely good. Spielberg has, to me, made his finest movie with this masterpiece.

Beautiful remake! Ansel and Rachel made me cry more than I did watching the original film! Such a talented cast and another classic by Spielberg!

@darealpapajon

2 жыл бұрын

It flopped

@janebarry-fraundorf4623

2 жыл бұрын

Chris Stopes COMPLETELY agree, this new 2021 Remake of WSS is a Cinematic MASTERPIECE and Rachel and Ansel were SO believable and beautiful in their heartfelt, heartbreaking portrayals of Maria and Tony! The whole Cast was TERRIFIC, as well!!

For Sondheim

I’m gonna watch it again 😭😭 so freaking good didn’t expect to love it that much wow!

@Ccilie

2 жыл бұрын

Right ?!! I saw it twice in two days. And I want more. I was really on the fence about it so it’s even crazier how much I can’t stop raving about this movie.

The movie is not a gamble, it is fantastic!

The genius of Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet written and published in the late 16th century (1595-1597) is that it’s a story that can be set in different eras and cultures as long as there is conflict (and romance) within society and people. Fast forward 4 centuries later, in the 20th century modern age, it was adapted in a Broadway musical-West Side Story (WSS)-set in NYC in 1957 (Bernstein, Sondheim, Robbins and Laurents). This was followed in 1961 by a very successful and popular movie adaptation co-directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, screenplay by Ernest Lehman. Now we have a 21st century movie interpretation of WSS, this time by a great film director in Steven Spielberg. Let’s see how this one fares.

@archraskal

2 жыл бұрын

Spielberg is using the exact same material whose original creators were Bernstein and Sondheim. I;m wondering if he's going to tinker with tne original's music and lyrics? We know he's made it a point to have actors who play the Puerto Rican characters to actually be from that ethnic group. The music and lyrics will still be the creations of white men.

Spielberg did it again! Absolute genius! Can’t wait for this movie

This guy is always a masterclass filmmaker...Stevan spilberg ladies and gentlemen ❤️

Near perfect- if not perfect! I cried for two and a half hours it's so stunning...

@brucescott4261

2 жыл бұрын

Evan Kent ...That's a lot of tears wasted. The Spielberg version is unquestionably a flop!

@evankent3278

2 жыл бұрын

@@brucescott4261 so disagree. It’s visually and musically totally engaging. And the script by Tony Kushner corrects a plethora of problems from the original.

Love this film! Go see it. Nominations all around. Best direction by Spielberg ever.

Just watched this movie and it was great!!!. I enjoyed the original West Side Story and this New Version from one of my favorite produces Steven Spielberg was definitely not disappointing. Living in New York in the 60s in the South Bronx it brought about a lot of memories as I remember playing stick ball in a dead end street, between several 6 story buildings and using the parked vehicle fenders and bumpers as baseball bases. The soft balls bouncing off the tall 6 story structures as we would run at full speed to catch the ball before it dropped to the floor, sometimes we would dangerously launching over obstacles to make the catch(DOM LOL) but fun. I want to give the movie a plus as there were no Spanish Captions on screen when the actors spoke in Spanish(WOW). The actors Latino NY PR cultural genre was of what I remember growing up hearing with friends and family, that almost made it feel a private joke for those in the audience like myself that spoke both English and Spanish and understood the comical language that was used at the time (60s and 70s). Fell in love Rachel Zegler a mix Hispanic actress and soon to be a "STAR"... The movie was funny , entertaining, romantic and full of energy. Would definitely recommend to see. (A+)

can't wait to see this in Asia, where I live. Thank you, Mr Spielberg.

I want to make iconic movies like these in my life and pray to one day to

Steven Spielberg doing a musical 🎶?!?! He’s ticking off his boxes before he retires

@goldilox369

2 жыл бұрын

I kinda thought the same thing. But interesting to know he's always wanted to do this.

West side story I seen a long time ago on television. I enjoyed watching it the dancing and singing were amazing.

I was 13 when the first movie came out. I know all the lyrics. I adore Natalie Wood. But THIS new movie is a whole new take. And I LOVED it. See it, you won’t be disappointed.

@brucescott4261

2 жыл бұрын

Maryland Mermaid ...This so-called remake is going anywhere. The original 1961 movie version of WEST SIDE STORY won ten Oscars, including Best Picture. I saw this version two day ago, and it was just as I had expected: LOUSY!!! The San Juan Hill section didn't look like that. I was born and raised in New York City.

@Rosary716

2 жыл бұрын

@@brucescott4261 So? I could already tell you are from New York.

@brucescott4261

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rosary716 ...That's right! Born and raised in New York City!

@Rosary716

2 жыл бұрын

@@brucescott4261 right, home of strong opinions and possessive about anything produced there.

@MrDavidaslv

2 жыл бұрын

it flopped with two thumps all the way down.... people are saying, it should be called "Woke Side Story"

I can't wait to see it but I'm also quite apprehensive. I don't know how many times I've listened to the original sountrack and watched the dance scenes!

@goldilox369

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Just saw it today and it was incredible, I finished it in tears

Great special; totally enjoyed it! Would have enjoyed seeing a few more original cast members interviewed, but it was still fantastic on all counts. Just like I expect the movie to be!!

@LuvTadnDixie

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a little annoyed that they didn't mention George Chakiris. He won the Oscar for playing Bernardo.

@jenniferwise8515

2 жыл бұрын

@@LuvTadnDixie plus Chakiris is alive, 87 yrs old and looks fantastic!!

Don't forget that the biggest, most successful Broadway musical of 1957 (the year "West Side Story" premiered) was the nostalgic, racially homogenous "The Music Man."

@beethovensfidelio

2 жыл бұрын

Well the fact that “music man” was nostalgic and racially homogenous was why it won the Tony for “best musical” because Tony voters prefer musicals that are safe. The 1950s was a very conservative decade, and the problem with “West side story” was that it was “too ahead of its time” with its themes of racism, juvenile delinquency, gang violence, xenophobia, and police corruption. “The music man” doesn’t challenge or upset the masses like “West side story” does.

Three time movie experience. Different movie theater . Brilliant. Love. Empathy

@gpapa31

2 жыл бұрын

Does it get better with every viewing, the same, worse? I saw it once, loved it - apart from the ending that I felt was rushed and emotionally flat. But thinking of giving it a second chance.

This is NOT a REMAKE. this is based off the stage script and NOT the other film. I've seen it already and it's infinitely better than the other. Don't believe me, go and read some reviews by actual film critics. Aka people who actually know what they're talking about.

@luvmuzik4me

2 жыл бұрын

I hope that these are not the same critics that "loved" Lez Miz. What a disappointment that movies was!

West Side Story is my favorite musical.

One of the most glory of the world In every aspect we can never find Any motion pics as amazing as West Side Story Most respect to the composer the Producer the work unit the wonderful Dancing and eth.

I want to see this so bad I can't wait.

Loved Spielberg's WSS!😍👏

Chita! It WAS perfect 🙂! With those artistic creators, actors and dancers, could it have possibly been any less 😲?

Such a beautiful movie. I just love it. I am not getting enough of Tony in the clips.. want to know more about him.

@janebarry-fraundorf4623

2 жыл бұрын

AGREED! Tony in the new version has SO much depth, heart, soul and compassion, an actual, believable backstory and is BRILLIANTLY played by Ansel Elgort!!

Oh how I wish I was able to see the original Broadway production. I use to see Carol Lawrence on quiz shows in the early 60s and later in life when I found she was the original Maria she became a goddess to me. Saw the movie when released in 61 and have loved it since.

La amo y aplaudo a Leonard Berstein todo un genio

OMG OMG OMG. Just saw the new one. Fabulous! 100% recommend.👍

I’m so excited! I’ve been waiting since 2018 for this!

I went to see this last with my friends in London. It was great. Though there was hardly anyone in the theater.

Loved your movie "West Side Story" . You did a wonderful job of directing this awesome musical. You r my all time favorite director. Thank you Mr. Spielberg.

Such a fantastic movie! Spielberg is another level.

Excellent "remake." It will never supplant the original, but Steven did an excellent job, as did the entire cast. Sadly, the screening I saw was mostly empty.

@kallen868

2 жыл бұрын

It was about twelve people on New Years Day for me. Amazing film!

recently from the cinema. cried 3 times

This is my opinion Pros: The New One: - I felt so much more connected to the characters and it made me so sad when they died (especially Riff! props to Steven, Mike, and the screenwriters because omfg I cried so much lol ) - this is probably because of time period differences but I'm glad they used people who were Hispanic for the characters this time around - the choreography was amazing!! (This coming from someone who is not a dancer though keep that in mind lol). I have to say the dance fighting was limited in this one and when they did dance fight it was super well choreographed and didn't feel cringey or awkward - the costumes, color-grading, and color theory made it so visually appealing - loved the singing and dancing to! Rachel's voice was so pretty and Rita at 90 is still going off - I love the trans representation it felt very natural and normalized not screaming "BTW THEY ARE TRANS" 24/7 The Old One: - the very ending scene was very emotional and really heartbreaking (I loved it) - singing and dancing was wonderful to :') - the love between Tony and Maria was beautiful!!! - great representation for it's time Cons: New: - The ending scene of Tony's death to me felt a bit lacking emotion compared to the og - I'm on the edge about the lack of use of subtitles, I think it added to complicated divide between the gangs and races but one person brought up a good point that it just divides the viewers from eachother even more when the whole point is to make us relate to each other (but idk??? Just thought I should mention I'm more indifferent) Old - taking white people and "making" them "Hispanic" by giving them tan - the dance fighting gave me a bit of second hand embarrassment ngl :') - I had a hard time relating to the other characters and I only really related to Anita, Maria, and Tony Those are my opinions! Civilized arguments, thoughts, or discussions are appreciated!

I want to watch it but I know how it ends and I don’t want to cry and be depressed.

Never tire of this movie nor the music or the trailors11111111111

Mr. Spielberg I love your version of West Side Story. I got the original movie and now I want yours. Thank you.

Well-Done. A lovely movie.

I have a disc of the original film. Love it!

Awesome.

Love it

What a History!

One of the only movies I purchased via Apple movies.

New one was better than the old one hands down

Make the movie be shown in the Philippines! Please...

Great

HOW Stephen Sondheim CHANGED MUSICAL THEATRE FOREVER: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fp6BpbCxmLXUkZs.html

Stephen Sondheim passed a few days ago RIP

@beethovensfidelio

2 жыл бұрын

May Stephen’s memory be a blessing

I'm an fan of West Side Story. I want to meet Steven Spielberg

Leonard Bernstein said John Lennon was the 20th centuries greatest songwriter and I agree.

@juliannehannes11

2 жыл бұрын

No that was Stephen Sondheim, Howard Ashman, and Jonathan Larson

The remake surpassed the original. Spielberg has done it.

@brucescott4261

2 жыл бұрын

KM ...That's what you think! Remakes barely surpass the originals, and it's documented, PERIOD!!!

@abigailnoelmortensen482

2 жыл бұрын

I think the main place that this new version outdid the first was CASTING!! Rachel and the other Sharks are actually Latinx. I also love the choreography in the 2021 movie better.

@maryvallettakeith6146

2 жыл бұрын

@@brucescott4261 Don't you have something better to do?

West Side Story first appeared on broadway in 1957

Where is Carol Lawrence who.is still alive.Why she wasnt interviewed?

@beethovensfidelio

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe she wasn’t available to comment!

It’s sad watching this knowing how at the box office this gamble did not pay off. But the movie is good! I’d recommend anyone watch it on Disney+.

L' originale reste et restera le Meilleur 🎩🎩🎩🎩

Its not "sort of Romeo and Juliet", it is based on Romeo and Juliet! Its a wonderful story!

House of Gucci, West Side Story and Dune are both competing in Oscar Best Picture and Director category , West Side Story is sure win a Best Picture in Musical in Golden Award.

@FreakieFan

2 жыл бұрын

Of those 3, West Side Story only has a real shot. House of Gucci was universally panned and Dune is a sci fi film, which is a genre The Academy has a clear prejudice against.

@joewhitehead3

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreakieFan The Martian & Blade Runner we’re sci-fies

@FreakieFan

2 жыл бұрын

@@joewhitehead3 Did they win Best Picture? No. They both got a few nominations with no wins. So my point stands.

@joewhitehead3

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreakieFan Blade Runner won best cinematography

@FreakieFan

2 жыл бұрын

@@joewhitehead3 I'm talking about the original, which is called Blade Runner, the one that won Best Cinematography is Blade Runner 2049, which is not what you wrote. But my point still stands. You're just being pedantic.

❤❤❤

So happy Kushner came back for another Spielberg team up.

I believe Russ Tamblyn, Richard Brenner, and George Chakiris are still alive. Why weren’t they given a role in the new movie?

Movie was so buggin good

Omg Hollywood reboot era is real

I'm looking forward to seeing this, and it might even be better than the first movie, but give me a break with the "reimagining" jazz. It's a remake.

@soniachapple3141

2 жыл бұрын

IMO it’s not better than the original movie (the dancing in the original movie is beyond phenomenal) but the Spielberg version is pretty damn close. His is a little grittier and darker and I could’ve done without Rita Moreno singing (well basically talking) Somewhere but it’s still such a beautiful movie. Mike Faust as Riff is brilliant. The dancing isn’t the polished ballet of the original but it’s almost as good (albeit a little grittier)

Rita Morena , unbelievable talent and beauty . Unfortunately this version of West Side Story didn't make the impact they hoped for , in both societal and box office . It's a shame because it really is well made and Rachel Zegler was phenomenal , she deserved a nomination above everyone else in the film . But as you watch all the promo , interviews , news reports about the film , all they talk about is how they got it right this time , no subtitles , all Latina & Latino cast , which is terrific, but in this tension filled world , created solely by Politicians to spread division , gain votes , people want to go to the movies to escape reality , embrace the movie , but to have these political agendas in even the promotional materials . Spielberg kept saying the Latin X community , sounds so phony, not one Latin person outside of mainstream media or political candidates has ever used Latin X, and not downplay the Spanish by having subtitles , which also alienated a good portion of the audience . So much of the film is spoken in Spanish , without subtitles. How are subtitles racist ? If you go to any other Country they use subtitles so everyone can understand the language , for every film . Hollywood is so out of touch with everyone .They got it so wrong and everyone stayed away . It lost over 100 million , Spielberg's biggest financial bomb in his whole career . Still a shame because the film was well done , incredible cast and performances .

Great Rita Moreno

Hey, Mr Goldwyn...where's Danny Kaye?

Early!!!!!!! Keep it up!

Esto es para los Boricuas

West Side Story is based on Romeo and Juilet by WilliamShakespeare

I’m so confused about the people they asked to speak in this video.

When you’re here before the hour

i wanted to see it, it looks great, but no excuse for not including the subtitles. glad it bombed.

Robert Wise?????????

6:10 “incredibly convoluted” is not a compliment. did she mean to say that?

@UtoBiaVlog

2 жыл бұрын

she meant it as in it is a hard score to follow. it must be challenging to the artists.

@06:23 did Spielberg just out Leonard Bernstein???

@lc1715

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, it's always been an "open secret," but I don't think I've ever heard anyone that prominent talk about it so casually.

@nicolewrytr

2 жыл бұрын

No he was outted of many years ago. He was actually bisexual

@milliemouse6525

2 жыл бұрын

@@lc1715 Gee, I thought everybody knew. His wife and kids did! Guess you don't know much about the theater. The original Tony was gay too!

@lc1715

2 жыл бұрын

@@milliemouse6525 I think you misread. I'm saying I've never heard someone as prominent as Spielberg openly label Bernstein as "gay"; Bernstein privately spoke of himself as a gay man married to a woman, but he never came out publicly and because of this, sometimes people rather mistakenly assume he was bi (as the other commenter does). I'm a gay composer and I know the subject well. Bless your heart.

@joewhitehead3

2 жыл бұрын

So?

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Wait, did he say “3 time Oscar winner”?? Shouldn’t he have about 20 Oscars? Smh

I guess tony (polish) and Maria (Puerto Rican) had a lot in common both being Catholics , both being discriminated by the Anglo-Saxons Protestant English & German American.

Did he say Ethnic whites?

@desireechick

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO! I was thinking, da hell he meant by that? :P

After 60 something years the time…….. has not come again🥴

I prefer the original version.

@MS-df2fk

2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the new one?

@gpapa31

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, the two film remakes have nothing on the 1957 Broadway play.

Setback for liberal claptrap: politically correct, Hollywood-acclaimed $100M remake of West Side Story crashes at the box office, and fares even worse among European and Latin American audiences.

@bigyodatheman

2 жыл бұрын

It made more than The Greatest Showman did in it's first week, and we saw what that went on to do.....