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I feel like one of the few defender's of WSS 2021 on this forum (LOL), but I wouldn't go so far as to say it was a "huge fail." It was different than the original, without a doubt. I feel as is Spielberg really wanted to emphasize the seriousness of these "rejects within society"within this...

After Stephen Sondheim finished watching WSS 2021, he embraced Steven Spielberg in tears because he was overjoyed with the results: “It’s really terrific,” Sondheim said of the film. “Everybody go. You’ll really have a good time. And for those of you who know the show, there’s going to be some...

Well, I saw it twice. The first time there were 5 other people in the theater with me. The second time, 2 others. I'm confident you'll be able to find the right place to sit.

For me, it worked equally well. It was an especially powerful moment as it was beautifully set up by their introduction at the dance. I loved how Spielberg separated them by the dancers moving at a frantic pace around them while the two lovers moved at a different pace. And the dance number...

I didn't mean to suggest that it shouldn't be compared. For example, I still prefer the original's version of "America" but I can fully appreciate Spielberg's take on it. Is the 2021 WSS a lesser film because "America" doesn't capture the original choreography and being staged on a roof top...

For me, comparing the two is a fool's errand. The original is a classic and shall always remain so. Spielberg didn't repeat it, he took the broadway musical and made it fresh, alive, and relevant again. There are definitely hints of Robbin's amazing choreography sprinkled throughout, but this...