The New "West Side Story" Is Better Than The Iconic 1961 Film In So Many Ways, And Here's Why
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Like a lot of people (i.e. basically everyone), I'm a BIG fan of the iconic 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story — aka, one of, if not the, greatest musical films of all time. For the record, it won 10 Academy Awards, which is STILL the record holder for the most wins by a musical. And that's A LOT of Oscars for any movie, not just a musical.
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So, when I heard they were doing a remake, I was skeptical AF...even with the legendary Steven Spielberg at the helm. However, as much as I love the OG West Side Story, I fully acknowledge that that film was not without its problems — from whitewashing the lead roles and brown-facing others to dubbing over actors' singing voices...let's just say these were less than ideal situations.
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And I'll cut right to the chase, because...honestly? Spielberg's West Side Story is great. In fact, I dare say it's better in many ways (although, for me personally, not ALL ways) than the 1961 film. And here are 14 reasons why you should watch it:
BTW, before we get going, you should know there aren't any major spoilers ahead. But, also, the musical has been around for over 60 years, so, ya know...