The Boy Like That/I Have a Love duet between DeBose and Zegler is one of the most intense, powerful and moving scenes on film.

"I've said it before and I'll say it again, that Steven Spielberg is goin places!" 😂☠

that choked inhale you did when anita said "he'll murder your love, he murdered mine!"....

I know it doesn’t seem like it but I truly believe that Anybodys told Anita to leave because of the situation and she was about to go into a store full of angry white boys.

One of the best parts about this version of the Tonight Quintet was watching the Maria walk right past the Jets as she walked down into the station.

The chemistry between Anita and Bernardo. 🔥🔥 🔥🔥. Ariana De Bose is a damn star and so fucking beautiful. I had to say that. Yes i have a crush. 😂🤣

The tears I let out when Mike Faist and David Alvarez were stabbed absolutely ended me!! 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔

Honestly, one of my favorite touches is that this movie doesn't have a thing you'd expect a lot of movies like this to have. There are no shots of the classic Manhattan skyline, which I think is a very intentional choice. This isn't a movie about the skyscrapers, it's a movie that happens in the shadows of the skyscrapers.

"I'm really stressed but it's gorgeous" sums up my reaction to this film.

As a fellow theatre kid, I have to recommend Tick, Tick...BOOM! to you guys. The movie is a love letter to anyone who loves theatre. Also, I don't know if you guys have checked out Smash, but Brian D'Arcy James is in that too. It is a series that ran for two seasons on NBC. It's honestly a hot mess but it's jam packed with Broadway talent and has excellent original music. It's worth checking out if you want a soap opera that revolves around the theatre world. You guys commented on how Rachel Zegler has a Disney princess like voice. She kind of is one now. You may or may not know that she is in fact playing Snow White in the live action version of the story Disney currently has in production.

Thank you both. Loved watching this again with you. Like you, I was sceptical about the need for a remake, but I also knew that Spielberg had it as a passion project for a long time. So glad that he delivered a beautiful take that is different enough to be its own work of art.

The best movie of 2021 by far. The incredible ensemble cast and wonderful direction by Spielberg is impeccable. The production design, cinematography, choreography, costumes, sound design and editing are the best I’ve seen in years.

I've watched the film several times and each time I'm always blown away by the details I never noticed before, like when Riff says hi to Tony at the dance, Gracie (Riff's gf) actually grabs and pulls Tony's hand (they use to be an item) but then stops when Riff says let's go dance. Chino wanting to kill Tony when Maria is more concerned for him than Bernardo when he goes to tell her the news that he's dead. Also the use of the metal steps as visual metaphor for Tony & Maria wanting to climb out of their neighborhood for something better but The Jets see the metal on the bench during the Officer Krupke scene as a visual representation for prison.

UUGGHHHHHHHH *ugly sobbing* I am so glad to see your reactions; this was indeed so good, and so moving, and Rita Moreno was perfect, and Anita was iconic, and everybody else... *chef's kiss* "Somewhere" is one of my favorite musical songs of all time (OF ALL TIME), and you're so right that it was framed like that with Rita.

I'm one of those who haven't seen it because I generally hate remakes and didn't really see the point of redoing a classic. But I was wrong; this looks fantastic and the acting is far superior to the original. Now I wish I'd seen it in the theatre when it came out. You guys did a great job reacting; it's great to have theatre people giving opinions based on knowledge and experience.

Lol I’ve always hated that line with Maria telling Anita “you were in love or so you said you should know better.” Like girl you just met this boy and say its love but Anita and Bernardo have known each other longer and loved each other truly

honestly, my favourite review I've seen in a while cause I just see you two just enjoying the film, and knowing the materials, which I absolutely love (when other reviews go "this isn't believable" I'm just like mate take it to willy shakes that's not the films fault)

I love watching this with theatre kids too

Love This remake. Ariana was also „the bullet“ in Hamilton original ensemble cast. Rachel‘s school musical was Shrek and she played Fiona. Spielberg said „ok, i produced the original film“ (Graham Norton Show“.

Something I loved about Ansel’s performance is that he gave Tony more of an edge than usual portrayals of him. you bought that his Tony could have been in a gang.

Really enjoyed your reaction. Thank you. I played Baby John in a Youth Theatre production and for some reason every bar of this score has stayed in my head for 30 years. I'm a huge Sondheim fan but this really is Leonard Bernstein's masterwork. So glad Spielberg didn't mess with the score. BTW Mike Faist deserved a nomination. His smile at Anita at 15.22 is a very beautiful what if!! XX

Hey, I was watching your Bridgerton reactions! I’m so glad you’re theater kids, too. I loved this new West Side Story. You could tell the passion was there from everyone involved. Ariana absolutely ATE that role. She deserved that Oscar!

I'll admit, I went in to this movie very skeptical. As a theatre kid myself, I thought there was no way this could top the original. I don't know if it tops the original, but it certainly does the legacy of this musical proud. Seeing this in a theatre gave me that old feeling of seeing a film in theatres being a special thing (which wasn't easy considering Omicron was at it's height, lol). This is one of Spielberg's best in a long while.

This has to be one of the top 3 most emotional reactions on this channel, or just in general hahaha. I can't exactly blame you. Even my dad was crying when the fam watched this together because the music is so baked into all of us that it's impossible not to get emotional over it! Also is it weird that Gee Officer Krupke! might be my favorite song/scene in the entire movie?

Maria being capable of forgiving Tony makes her, probably, the first person in his life (outside Valentina & Riff) who cares that much about him. THAT is the only kind of love that is truly able to become hate. When he falls to her knees and the camera closes in on his bruised crying face: that, I think, is the face of a scared, lonely boy whose own mother may never have held him like that. Remember "Gee, Officer Krupke." The Jets are lost boys looking for their Wendy Darlings. So too for Maria: outside caring for her father, she's never been able to care for another boy/man till Tony. (And Tony's gotta be a bit dopey: he's a Romeo, after all.) The film really tells you everything in the moment Valentia says "Troubles NEVER end, Tony, nunca." And he understands she means "never"....then flips it immediately to "well, how about forever." That's what makes this kind of love doomed, at least for him: for being unrealistic, irrational...maybe even too innocent. Meaning it was always doomed. But in the end, Maria doesn't fully give in to that dark turn in her love....because real love...and I don't simply mean romantic love, I mean the kind of love it takes to love a neighbor you were taught to hate, or fear.....THAT feels irrational. It's meant to, because if you're too innocent, that love is doomed. But if it's a wised up love, and you put in the work: then it can work. Maybe, it can even heal communities...maybe even change the cycles & patterns of violence. And only Maria ends up learning this. Tony was always doomed: because he innocently imagined this love would save him from troubles. "Nunca," warned Valentina.

I enjoyed this reaction so much. Thank you!

Justin Peck was the choreographer. He’s the principal choreographer for The New York City Ballet. He said Ariana’s shoes MELTED in the “America”- from the heat and how fast her feet were moving. The orchestra was directed by Gustavo Dudamel, renown conductor!

okay so i just got around to watching this reaction and it’s the best thing ever 😭 y’all are my kind of people

YOU’RE TOGETHERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

I love your first reaction to Bernardo. "Hello" indeed!

You two are delightful.

I loved watching y’all excitement for this movie, first time or not do more musicals 🥰🥰🥰

As a former theater kid myself, favorite movie about theater: Noises Off (1991) The second act is a lot of fun.

Yaaaay! I’ve missed you guys. I’m not watching any of the shows you are doing right now so its been a while! Love y’all.

Only watching this reaction do I realise the symbolism of Anita and Bernardo kissing through the sheet and it makes me even sadder 😟

This set up and lighting look fantastic!

You caught the 'Anitas' face fade! Great reaction! Thanks!

Loved the reaction! I had the opportunity to see Sexy Oklahoma in NY and it was truly the horniest theater experience I’ve ever witnessed. It did NOT disappoint.

I enjoyed this video, I had'nt seen it, if it hadn't been such a deep and sad ending I would have bought it in 4k blu ray, but I probably wouldn't revisit it too often, loved your reactions and discussion, were having council elections in Scotland in a few weeks, I'm also watching Irelands election in the South and the North, change is coming and I'm looking forward to it! :)

I could watch a whole hour analysis of WSS with you two.

I absolutely love this so far and I'm only 6 minutes in. Movie shmovie eh, just give me more convos with you two 😊

Nominated for 7 Oscars including Best Picture but won for Best Supporting Actress for Adriana DeBose, who is the first openly queer actress to win. The film that won Best Picture was CODA, short for Child Of Deaf Adults, which has a predominantly deaf cast.

Great reaction girls. It's a great film and Spielberg's best for a few years. On a whole it isn't better than the all time classic original but in the years to come future generations will review this as another modern classic.

20:53 Trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for POOL!!!

Ending of that film leaves u fucking shattered inside. Great piece of art

I love watching you young ladies enjoy this movie! It's brilliant isn't it?

My school did R&J recently and after being in it, I realize how CLOSELY based this musical is on the play lol. There are some lines in the Shakespearean text that are pretty identical to lines in the musical.

In the play there is a scene showing Maria and Tony being accepted as a couple. Then Riff and Bernardo come on and their deaths create a division once again.

Trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for Pool!

Lmao, you have to remember that Maria was pissed at Bernardo for a very long time because he refused to stop fighting. She knew he would probably die. She also (at least in this version) knows Tony regrets it. That doesn’t make it right, per se, but it explains why she forgives him.

Aussie Dillon did a reaction to this film with no knowledge going in. He did figure out the Shakespeare connection based on the poster. It's a great reaction.

I’ve been waiting forever to actually see you guys together since I’m new to the channel, unfortunately I haven’t seen this movie 😭

12:45 I mean, Imagine holding Rita Moreno's hands. I'd cry. Also imagine not only having to sing super high as Maria but also having to constantly be singing in an accent.

Another musical I recommend is Funny girl starring Barbra Streisand

You really need to see the original!

Good work ladies. There is so much to love in this remake, it blows my mind! The word needs to be spread about how good it is. Great comments from you about the Shakespeare comparisons. I acted as Montague in a production of Romeo & Juliet, I am not sure which character that is in WSS. Anyway, it is unfathomable that this was a box office bomb, everyone went to see Spider Man instead. Their loss! The MCU is a never-ending conveyer belt of tedium, the cinematic equivalent of a trip to McDonalds!

I’m playing Maria in west side story concert at my new house

You should watch the 1961 version. The choreography and the direction was so much better.

You guys are totally Broadway literate. you should nix the other movies and review musicals. You're great at it.

this is what a proper reaction is to west side story, not silly cringe jokes others done or childish commentary.

I love Rita Moreno and her casting was a stroke of genius. Her rendidtion of Somewhere was genuinely moving, BUT ...there is a downside to giving that song to her character. And I think it is evinced in your summation of the end. In the 1961 film Tony and Maria sing Somewhere as a song of longing for someplace they can be together away from the fear and hate. The play had a small ballet section that serves as a visual to that song of hope. Somewhere establishes their dreams of a future and love for one another, and also serves as a preface to what follows... ie they have sex. In a sense, the song sells Maria's decision to forgive Tony by cementing their bond. But by giving the song to Valentina, however thematically appropriate or moving was the rendition, it takes away that imo vital preface to Tony and Maria making love. I never heard anybody quesiton Maria's decision in the 1961 version, and I think that is because, by the time Somewhere was over, it was obvious and understandable what was next. IMO, it was a mistake to give Somewhere to Valentina for that reason.

It does look modern . Yes it looks like it was filmed in the 2020s

I GO TO BLAKE!!

It was shrek the musical

21:50 “I need a reaction for someone who’s completely cold.” Boy do I wish I filmed my reaction…see I knew it was “like romeo and juliet” I didn’t, however, know HOW much like romeo and juliet it was…

Before 1991? Check out "Suddenly Last Summer" from 1959 for another "family safe" movie.

Ariana Debose was so fine in this movie

Have you gals seen Tick, Tick... BOOM! yet?

The taunting scene was well done, but for some reason I thought it was more disturbing in the original. I like the women trying to help each other. The only thing I would have done to make the scene more effective is have the girls comfort Anita when she leaves but then have the girl in the blue walk up to the leader that started the taunting in complete silence, wait a second as if she's to speak, and then suddenly slap him across the face and leave without saying a word. That to me would say so much. Meaning that she's disgusted with the people she thought she knew and she too is done with everything. It should come as a shock not just to the characters, but to the audience watching.

Have you guys seen Tick Tick Boom? Ariana was my favorite voice in this. Personally, I don't think Ansel's voice was strong enough. This was a great film, but I do prefer the original. :) Probably because of the colors, choreography and nostalgia.

I was so glad they made this remake. The original was so good, but younger audiences are so much more aware of the problems with it. It’s so much harder for the, to overlook… Natalie Wood as Maria for instance. Also, Romeo and Juliet was never a romance. It was a tragedy. It was the tragedy of impulsive youth, and the fact that adults seem to completely forget about the impulsiveness of youth. It’s a cautionary tale for teens and their parents. This was a beautifully done remake… well worth it.

No hate but Rachel Zegler’s high school musical was Shrek and she played Fiona

There were all kinds of movies (except porn) in one of my old church's libraries. My (Christian) screenwriting professor hated the idea that people should only watch things that are "wholesome and pure." That's a ridiculous ideology.

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Still love you guys tho

Bernardo is SO hot ❤

I think Tony Kushner gets a lot of things right with the new book, but maybe doesn’t go far enough. Anybody’s characterization is still very surface for the way they want to integrate and portray them as a trans/non-binary character. If they had more of a relationship with Tony, I think that could’ve helped. And, it’s still very hard to get behind Maria sleeping with Tony when he straight up murdered her brother just hours before. There’s the irrationality of young love, sure, but a boy you’ve known for all of 48 hrs murdering your family member is still a step too far. If Tony had done it accidentally, or in part due to self-defense, it would be a little more justifiable. It’s a gorgeously crafted film with exceptional choreography and acting. (Maybe not Ansel Elgort’s reaction to hearing Maria had died tho, and not to mention the allegations against him.) Amazing work from Rachel Zegler, Ariana Debose, and Mike Faist. Ariana’s win was well deserved, although it says a lot that she became only the second Latina to win, and it was for the same exact role and film.

I'm sad i'm not tall enough to play any main male character/ love interest in any musical. I'm never gonna be a Tony. At most i'm gonna be a Chino

It was a masterpiece before they remade it, you can remake Van Gogh and you can't remake this, that's why it failed.

This version was pretty good, but my heart is with the original.

The performances were great. The music. So so. The story, meh. Unless it's, I dunno, Fiddler on the Roof, 99.999% of musicals are just so rather terrible. So many eyerolls during this film.

THE ISSUE HERE IS NOT ACCEPTANCE...IT'S PRIDE itself. It's time to seek the truth! Flee from this world of darkness. This movie debunks the idea of PRIDE, cause the meaning of pride never changed. It's exchanging the glory of God into YOU. A godless world can't see this. But to anyone who might read this. Better read Proverbs 16:8; Romans 1:16-32; Romans 8:7-28; Matthew 7:13-14. John 14:6.

Remakes suck1

Two thumbs down.....