The long-awaited remake “Amor, Sublime Amor” (West Side Story), directed by Steven Spielberg, will be hitting theaters around the world soon and, to raise our expectations, the feature has won a new teaser with never-before-seen scenes.
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At Rotten Tomatoes, production started with 95% approval, scoring a very high 8.40 / 10 based on 79 reviews. By comparison, the original version, released in 1961, has an acceptance rate of 93%.
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“How do you honor the past and recognize mistakes? With consideration and competence and Rita Moreno ”- Thrillist.
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“The love, the sublime love of Steven Spielberg is at its best when he focuses on studying one character at a time” – Slant Magazine.
“Surprisingly, Spielberg manages to improve the original film with more authenticity and therefore more raw emotions and meanings” – Beyond the Trailer.
“[O filme] expands and strengthens every detail and character imaginable ”- Flickering Myth.
“‘Amor, Sublime Amor’ is filled with stellar choreography and breathtaking performances” – Perri Nemiroff.
The new version of the feature will hit theaters on December 9.
‘Amor, Sublime Amor’ is set in 1950s New York and tells the story of a loving couple trying to save their romance while being torn apart by the rivalry between the white and Latino gangs they are a part of. : Tony is a member of the Jets and Maria of the Sharks, all based on another classic, “Romeo and Juliet” by Shakespeare.
The film stars Ansel Elgort (“Foul of the Stars”) and newcomer Rachel Zegler, as Tony and Maria, respectively.
The screenplay is by Oscar nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner. Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Jerome Robbins take care of the music, lyrics and choreography.