West Side Story

critic Reviews

, 91% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • 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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    Christina NewlandiNews.co.uk
    In the end, as impressive as West Side Story is, it winds up all feeling rather pointless.
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    Jake ColeSlant 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.
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    Adam KempenaarFilmspotting
    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.
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    BuzzFeed StaffBuzzFeed News
    Yes, the plot is still kind of risible, but I left the theater teary-eyed.
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    Mara ReinsteinUs Weekly
    Steven Spielberg's sweeping take on the tragic Romeo and Juliette tale dazzles the senses...
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    David StrattonThe Australian
    West Side Story's dazzling dance routines are fit for the big screen.
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    Branyan ToweLoud and Clear Reviews
    If you don’t know the name Rachel Zegler yet, you will soon. Her performance as María is magnificent, she has awe-inspiring vocals, and does an excellent job of capturing the character’s innocence
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    Brittany Patrice WitherspoonPop Culture Reviews
    a must-watch for film fans.
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    Sarah VincentSarah G Vincent Views
    “West Side Story” is worth watching for Ariana DeBose’s performance as Anita. Our Queen’s story arc from hopeful, ambitious, vivacious migrant to mournful, vengeful survivor was the most powerful one in the story.
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    Dave GianniniInSession 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.
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