West Side Story is a beautiful story but the original was always hard for me to sit through. No disrespect, but it never completely caught my attention. Spielberg's version is well thought out, keeps your attention and is worth seeing. I'm so impressed by the cast. I'm even more happy that Spielberg casted actual singers vs people who can't sing but really try. I haven't always loved West Side Story but when it's done right, it's beautiful. I hope to see more musicals come out in theatres. If they're redoing classics, I hope they do them justice.
Spielberg may not attempt any more musicals in the future but I'm impressed with what he accomplished in West Side Story.
Spielberg may not attempt any more musicals in the future but I'm impressed with what he accomplished in West Side Story.