Steve
I've tried to watch this movie 3 times but always burst into laughter whenever the Jets start dancing. I could buy into the hokey dialog and dance styles in a 60's movie, but this not by todays standards of entertainment. Frankly you're better-off just googling the Norm McDonald parady and calling it a night 🌙
M. S.
The bad reviews make me laugh! Complaints about forgettable songs, race and politics, etc. WATCH the original movie! The songs are classic, the race and politics storyline took place in the 1960's when the movie was made and race is the movies foundation. Spielberg did a spectacular job with the cinematography. While it's not the original, it's a fresh take on the classic. It can always be viewed on Disney+ or HBO/MAX first.
Stephen Jacewicz
I got to say I like In The Heights more when it comes to 2021. West Side Story a defiently a crowning achievement for Spielberg however. The way he shot the fire escape scene was beautiful because that part looked like a 60s film. Rachel Ziggler and Ariana Debose absolutely nail it and the production design and even certain stunts and dances are just great cinematic achievements. West Side Story of 21 all in all is a delight of beauty and wonder.