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West Side Story Premieres on Disney+

- by Maria Spanadoris

If you have not seen West Side Story yet, the new Steven Spielberg version is now streaming on Disney+. They just came out with the trailer today which I’ve popped into our story below.

 

Films nominated for seven Academy Awards including best picture, the best record in best-supporting actress, in addition, it’s been nominated for 11 critics choice awards. Now I’m not saying that this is a replacement for the original but it does show that it certainly stands quite well on its own.

 

The acting from the leads is incredible: of Ansel Elgort (Tony); Ariana DeBose (Anita); David Alvarez (Bernardo); Mike Faist (Riff); Brian d’Arcy James (Officer Krupke); Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank); Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino); with Rita Moreno (as Valentina); and introducing Rachel Zegler (Maria.)

 

Now I’m not saying that this is a replacement for the original but it does show that it certainly stands quite well on its own.

 

The acting from the leads of Ansel Elgort is incredible.

 

What I love about this particular version is has it’s own style while it pays homage to the past with the inclusion of the original actress: Rita Moreno.

 

If you need another reason to check it out, it actually is 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. The original version hovered right around the same so it might actually be a really interesting family night to watch one and then the next night watch the other.

I never want to have this take the place of the original but if this can be a gate to showcase the original, then I’m all for it.  Guess what I’ll be streaming on Disney + tonight.

 

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Maria Spanadoris

Maria Spanadoris an experienced online writer with a passion for general entertainment stories. As a Greek mom, Maria brings her unique perspective to her writing, infusing her work with warmth and humor. She has been writing online for over 20 years, starting her career at thecelebritycafe.com. Since then, Maria has honed her skills as a writer, developing a talent for crafting engaging and informative content that keeps her readers coming back for more. Whether she's covering the latest celebrity gossip or writing about her own experiences as a mom, Maria's writing is always relatable and engaging.