Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread- Page 58
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1425
Posted: 12/2/21 at 3:01pm
Globefan said: "Rachel Zegler just won her first award. She won Best Actress at the National Board of Review Awards"
My girl!!! I'm so happy for her! I just love that film Twitter and doubters are eating crow now that this film is being well-received. Idk how box office will be like, but hoping for the best! That's the last major hurdle... In the Heights was well-received and look what happened.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1426
Posted: 12/2/21 at 3:27pm
Just purchased a ticket to see the film in IMAX
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1427
Posted: 12/2/21 at 4:41pm
The film is at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1428
Posted: 12/2/21 at 5:03pm
On Metacritic it's at a very strong 85 precent so far. Honestly reading these very positive/rave reviews made my heart soar to the point that I hope that it gets awards love and I haven't seen the film yet.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/11/11
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1429
Posted: 12/2/21 at 5:23pm
Honestly- this probably means this film is incredible.
Think of THE ENORMOUS HURTLE of a bad review of a remake of a Best Picture winner beloved classic this had to overcome. I've had knives out for this from the beginning imagine snobby industry film critics.
THIS many reviewers are praising of it?
If this was bad we would know.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/11/11
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1430
Posted: 12/2/21 at 5:23pm
Honestly- this probably means this film is incredible.
Think of THE ENORMOUS HURTLE of a bad review of a remake of a Best Picture winner beloved classic this had to overcome. I've had knives out for this from the beginning imagine snobby industry film critics.
THIS many reviewers are praising of it?
If this was bad we would know.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/11/11
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1431
Posted: 12/2/21 at 5:23pm
Honestly- this probably means this film is incredible.
Think of THE ENORMOUS HURTLE of a bad review of a remake of a Best Picture winner beloved classic this had to overcome. I've had knives out for this from the beginning imagine snobby industry film critics.
THIS many reviewers are praising of it?
If this was bad we would know.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1432
Posted: 12/2/21 at 5:29pm
The soundtrack is available digitally tomorrow
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1433
Posted: 12/2/21 at 11:23pm
The soundtrack is already on Spotify and it is gorgeous. Rachel Zegler sounds very good, Ansel is there, serviceable. The best track has to be Somewhere by Rita and A Boy Like That/ I Have A Love. Ariana SANG that song, she owns it
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1434
Posted: 12/3/21 at 12:05am
sng said: "The soundtrack is already on Spotify and it is gorgeous. Rachel Zegler sounds very good, Ansel is there, serviceable. The best track has to be Somewhere by Rita and A Boy Like That/ I Have A Love. Ariana SANG that song, she owns it"
Listening now on YouTube!
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1435
Posted: 12/3/21 at 12:48am
I don’t understand the Ansel hate, I think he sounds great. Everyone does, with Rachel being the standout. What a beautiful voice. The orchestrations are fantastic as well, I can’t wait to see the movie!
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1437
Posted: 12/3/21 at 2:08am
Miserent said: "I don’t understand the Ansel hate, I think he sounds great. Everyone does, with Rachel being the standout. What a beautiful voice. The orchestrations are fantastic as well, I can’t wait to see the movie!"
100% agreed. All I can say about this soundtrack after listening to it, is that it's what the chef's kiss was made for. Everyone from Rachel, Ansel, Ariana, David, Mike, Rita, etc. are all giving their A game and the effort and hard work was worth it by bringing this unbelievably fantastic soundtrack that deserves to be played over and over again.
I was already excited for the movie, but the soundtrack shot me straight out of the solar system that's how incredible it is!
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1438
Posted: 12/3/21 at 2:18am
Miserent said: "I don’t understand the Ansel hate, I think he sounds great. Everyone does, with Rachel being the standout. What a beautiful voice. The orchestrations are fantastic as well, I can’t wait to see the movie!"
They just want a reason to justify their anger at him being in the movie.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1439
Posted: 12/3/21 at 2:21am
OMG That Mambo! The Quintet! America! and the End Credits Suite are amazing!!
Oh and I Feel Pretty - Rachel Ziegler’s voice is so beautiful!
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1440
Posted: 12/3/21 at 2:31am
Ariana's delivery of A Boy Like That gave me full body chills. No way she's not walking away with that Oscar.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1441
Posted: 12/3/21 at 3:09am
The fact that the End Credits Suite included a portion of the "Somewhere Ballet" took me by surprise that I was honestly getting the chills.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1442
Posted: 12/3/21 at 7:38am
Been listening all morning, sounds terrific.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1443
Posted: 12/3/21 at 8:25am
Musical Master said: "The fact that the End Credits Suite included a portion of the "Somewhere Ballet" took me by surprise that I was honestly getting the chills."
The inclusion of the “Somewhere Ballet” in the End Credits suite was such a pleasant surprise!
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1444
Posted: 12/3/21 at 8:26am
CindersGolightly said: "Ariana's delivery of A Boy Like That gave me full body chills. No way she's not walking away with that Oscar."
I co-sign this! She attacked that song!
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1445
Posted: 12/3/21 at 8:48am
Keeping in mind that Tony in this version of the story is an ex-convict, I think Ansel sounds terrific and totally appropriate for this characterization of the part.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1446
Posted: 12/3/21 at 11:08am
I am going to see the film on 12/07 at the AMC 42nd Street @ 7 pm - There will be a live Q&A with Spielberg and the cast before the film.
Anyone who is interested in getting passes can go to the link below:
https://gofobo.com/main/blp/V2VzdFNpZGVTdG9yeUltYXg=
Featured Actor Joined: 5/16/03
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1447
Posted: 12/3/21 at 11:54am
I wish I had not listened to the soundtrack, it's perfect in every way.
David Newman & Jeanine Tesori killed it!
Ppl are sleeping on Ansel the kid has soul.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1448
Posted: 12/3/21 at 12:05pm
That new added dance break to the "Mambo" is fire!! And whoever is wailing away on that trumpet is KILLING. IT!!!
Broadway Star Joined: 4/13/04
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1449
Posted: 12/3/21 at 12:13pm
OMG the dialogue at the end of A Boy Like That/I Have a Love, completely broke me. Need to listen to Mambo 12x to cheer me up.
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