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      West Side Story

      PG-13 Released Dec 10, 2021 2 hr. 36 min. Musical Romance TRAILER for West Side Story: Trailer 1 List
      92% 389 Reviews Tomatometer 93% 2,500+ Verified Ratings Audience Score Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks -- two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 17 Buy Now

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      Steven Spielberg's West Side Story presents a new look at the classic musical that lives up to its beloved forebear -- and in some respects might even surpass it.

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      The acting, singing, and dancing are terrific, and Steven Spielberg's West Side Story updates the original without losing its heart.

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      your name here Amateur remake of a classic. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/13/23 Full Review Mary Loved the dancing and singing Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/06/22 Full Review Alyssa R I thought it was so beautiful! The talented cast, the cinematography, the costuming, the choreography, the singing--I was somewhat of a crying mess at the end, which I suspected might happen. I thought some of the changes were pretty refreshing. And I have to say: having not seen the original since I was probably a kid myself, seeing this updated version now as an adult, I feel like I understand this story better than I ever did before. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/22 Full Review Jody Really enjoyed it. Some differences and updating from the original. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/22 Full Review Andre Pros: Great adapted screenplay! Kudos to Mr. Kushner in reimagining a classic in a new way! Incorporation of the history of the neighborhood was well done overall. Actor playing Tony deserves more credit for a wonderful performance along with Rita Moreno. Cons: Transitions between dialogue and musical scenes could have been better along with pacing of the story which at times felt rushed and could have flowed better better in building tensions among the characters at various points. Establishing individual identities of Sharks needed work as they all seemed to blend together visually. (wardrobe and casting issue). The one African American character was rather seemed out of place and cliche. Overall, Mr. Spielberg was successful given the high bar he had in tackling a classic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/24/22 Full Review Sonya S I'm such a marshmallow - in tears at the end. Enjoyed it from beginning to end. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Jake Cole Slant Magazine Steven Spielbergs take on West Side Story is his best film since Munich, and the 4K transfer is an early contender for the best-looking home video release of the year. Mar 15, 2022 Full Review Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting Think about the efforts here to extend that prologue and showcase the grittiness of the streets... Neighborhoods aren't neglected, they are being demolished which underscores the irony of these gangs fighting when they have so much in common. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 4, 2022 Full Review BuzzFeed Staff BuzzFeed News Yes, the plot is still kind of risible, but I left the theater teary-eyed. Jan 6, 2022 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film From the audacious opening shot to the decision to stage "America" off of a rooftop; Spielberg, cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, and a fabulous adaptation from Tony Kushner enable West Side Story to make all the right choices for a 2021 update. Feb 24, 2024 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews Dazzling, & truly a throwback to old classic musicals/filmmaking. They don’t make movies like this anymore Jul 26, 2023 Full Review Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome West Side Story is about creating a home, however, you choose to define the word. Unfortunately, the miscasting of Tony brings down what could have been a near-perfect movie. Jul 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks -- two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.
      Director
      Steven Spielberg
      Executive Producer
      Tony Kushner, Daniel Lupi, Rita Moreno, Adam Somner
      Screenwriter
      Tony Kushner
      Distributor
      20th Century Studios
      Production Co
      20th Century Studios, TSG Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment
      Rating
      PG-13 (Some Strong Violence|Brief Smoking|Strong Language|Suggestive Material|Thematic Content)
      Genre
      Musical, Romance
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 10, 2021, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 2, 2022
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $38.5M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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