‘West Side Story’ review: Spielberg’s take on musical not as bad as you’d think By . Johnny Oleksinski. Published Dec. 2, 2021. Updated Dec. 2, 2021, 1:17 p.m. ET.

“West Side Story” sits near the pinnacle of post-World War II American middlebrow culture. First performed on Broadway in 1957 and brought to the screen four years later, it survives as both a ...

The 2021 “West Side Story” apparently has the answer. “Life matters even more than love,” Rita Moreno insists, returning 60 years after her Oscar-winning role as Anita. Ariana DeBose as ...

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“West Side Story” belongs more in their company than you might think; it isn’t historical drama, but there’s no overlooking its place in history, or its alternately confusing and ...

‘West Side Story’ Review: Steven Spielberg Gives the Musical Classic a Gritty, Rousing Upgrade Reviewed at SVA Theater, New York, Nov. 29, 2021. MPAA Rating: PG-13.

A lot of us had our doubts when we heard that Steven Spielberg would be directing a new version of West Side Story, and not just because of Hollywood remake fatigue.In the decades since it first ...

The new “West Side Story” doesn’t entirely answer the most obvious question, which is why essentially remake a 60-year-old classic. Director Steven Spielberg nevertheless justifies the ...

‘West Side Story’ Review: Steven Spielberg’s First Musical Is a Revelatory Riff on a Beloved Classic. ... December 2, 2021 9:00 am "West Side Story" Disney. Share. Share on Facebook. Post.

Though a fine revival, it does not look as though Spielberg’s “West Side Story” will replace the 1961 film, directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise, in terms of cultural legacy anytime soon.

Steven Spielberg's first movie musical doesn't disappoint, as the iconic filmmaker adds layers and relevance to a classic with his 'West Side Story.' Watch Party Newsletter Best TV shows of 2025 ...

About halfway through the 2021 "West Side Story," I had a revelation: I don't really care for the original. As a kid, I got sucked into the music and the dancing and didn't really notice the story ...