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Don't listen to the reviews that say this movie isn't good. It's a delightful surprise. I mean Debbie Reynolds singing, Bing Crosby crooning, and Robert Wagner singing and dancing, playing the bad guy with a tough exterior front but inside he is a caring person. , a delightful musical showcasing, the talents of many including Roy Walston playing piano.
The movie has a good message that you should look out for others and help others wherever you find them and not judge them. The movie has some laughs, some great singing and dancing, and if you serious moments the cost for some reflection. Watch it tonight you won't be disappointed.
The movie has a good message that you should look out for others and help others wherever you find them and not judge them. The movie has some laughs, some great singing and dancing, and if you serious moments the cost for some reflection. Watch it tonight you won't be disappointed.
When I heard Stephen Spielberg was remaking west side story I was shocked as I had no idea that he had an interest in musicals and especially one like west side story which for many people had long been forgotten. I adore the original West side story even though there are many flaws in terms of casting and an even an understanding the words in various songs.
One obvious improvement in the new movie is just the technology advancements that have happened in 50 years. The camera work in this film really allows the dancing and movement to feel more bombastic, more memorable. The open spaces, the grandiose moments feel more grand. The choreography is just unparalleled.
I think the screen writers didn't excellent job in improving upon the original version coming up with better ways to adapt the script to make the movie even more interesting and bringing in some comedy elements as well as physical comedy. Combine that with the camerawork Noe available in modern movies and you have even more magic to the memorable plot.
In many ways the film is better than the original, but there is one big script change towards the end of the Movie... It works but in my opinion it's not better than the original because it changes the meaning and the importance of that moment in time. To purists they will not like it. As my review does not contain spoilers I won't say any specifics but it will be obvious what's the changes if you have seen the original.
It's hard to imagine anybody but Natalie Wood as Maria or Rita Moreno as Anita but a new generation will remember the names of.the new cast and fame will follow them...exhilarating performances all around!
As I rated the original West side story a 10. I cannot withhold a rating of 10 stars...better in many places disappointing in a few spots but overall one of the greatest musicals ever performed. West Side Story is the only musical where perfection is in the music, choreography, and acting...everything is so precise, so coordinated to bring in so many different emotions.
One obvious improvement in the new movie is just the technology advancements that have happened in 50 years. The camera work in this film really allows the dancing and movement to feel more bombastic, more memorable. The open spaces, the grandiose moments feel more grand. The choreography is just unparalleled.
I think the screen writers didn't excellent job in improving upon the original version coming up with better ways to adapt the script to make the movie even more interesting and bringing in some comedy elements as well as physical comedy. Combine that with the camerawork Noe available in modern movies and you have even more magic to the memorable plot.
In many ways the film is better than the original, but there is one big script change towards the end of the Movie... It works but in my opinion it's not better than the original because it changes the meaning and the importance of that moment in time. To purists they will not like it. As my review does not contain spoilers I won't say any specifics but it will be obvious what's the changes if you have seen the original.
It's hard to imagine anybody but Natalie Wood as Maria or Rita Moreno as Anita but a new generation will remember the names of.the new cast and fame will follow them...exhilarating performances all around!
As I rated the original West side story a 10. I cannot withhold a rating of 10 stars...better in many places disappointing in a few spots but overall one of the greatest musicals ever performed. West Side Story is the only musical where perfection is in the music, choreography, and acting...everything is so precise, so coordinated to bring in so many different emotions.
A moving show that shows how people can change when faced with adversity and time to consider the actions.
Contrary to some of the reviews on this site this movie is a winner! The cast of characters are very entertaining and although the movie has flaws it shows what true devotion can accomplish
It's a different movie from the many other ones Clark Gable and Jean Harlow made and I think it has its own place as one of the most special movies they made together.
Clark Gable and Jean Harlow will never better...
Contrary to some of the reviews on this site this movie is a winner! The cast of characters are very entertaining and although the movie has flaws it shows what true devotion can accomplish
It's a different movie from the many other ones Clark Gable and Jean Harlow made and I think it has its own place as one of the most special movies they made together.
Clark Gable and Jean Harlow will never better...