Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread- Page 58

[degrassifan]

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. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 12/2/21 at 3:27pm

Just purchased a ticket to see the film in IMAX

[Globefan]

Posted: 12/2/21 at 4:41pm

The film is at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes 

[Musical Master]

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.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

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.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

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.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

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.

[Globefan]

Posted: 12/2/21 at 5:29pm

The soundtrack is available digitally tomorrow 

[sng]

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

[degrassifan]

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!

[Miserent]

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!

[Miserent]

Posted: 12/3/21 at 12:48am

[Musical Master]

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!

[degrassifan]

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. 

[SpiritualGangster]

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! 

[CindersGolightly]

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.

[Musical Master]

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.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/3/21 at 7:38am

Been listening all morning, sounds terrific.

[SpiritualGangster]

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! 

[SpiritualGangster]

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! 

[QueenAlice]

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. 

[CarlosAlberto]

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=

 

[Kavana]

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.

 

 

[CarlosAlberto]

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!!!

[Marlothom]

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.