West Side Story

2021 • 156 mínútur

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Produced and directed by legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by screenwriter and playwright Tony Kushner, WEST SIDE STORY tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love, set in 1957 New York City. A whole new generation can experience this reimagining of the beloved musical originally choreographed by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and original book by Arthur Laurents. Ansel Elgort stars as Tony, a former member of the Jets street gang, and Rachel Zegler stars as María, a young woman whose brother is the head of the Jets' rival gang, the Sharks. When Tony and María meet, they fall in love, but those close to them discourage their union. As racial and territorial tensions mount between the competing gangs, events unfold that threaten the young lovers' happiness. Along with its iconic songs, the film features breathtaking new choreography from Justin Peck, with the score helmed by renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and arranged by composer and conductor David Newman. WEST SIDE STORY also stars Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Corey Stoll, Brian d'Arcy James, and Rita Moreno, who was featured in the 1961 film version, and who serves as an executive producer. The film's creative team additionally includes Kushner as an executive producer, along with Daniel Lupi and Adam Somner, with Kevin McCollum and Kristie Macosko Krieger also producing. A timeless story of love and social unrest, the film also features stunning cinematography by Janusz Kaminski.

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This is a good film but the original with Natalie Wood, George Chakiris and Rita Morena will always be the best version in my view. It's like if you re-made Grease the original film, it would never be better than John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and this is what I think with West Story 1961 film and it will always win out for me. It was nominated for 11 Academy Awards of which it won 10.

Definitely not the disaster other commentators may have you believe. This toe-tapping delight is a riot of colours with some brilliant performances, particularly Rita Moreno (Oscar-winning star of the first West Side Story movie) who growls out the lyrics to 'Somewhere' with much emotion. Full review: bit.ly/WestSide2021

Brilliant. Loved every minute