What did Spielberg keep and what did he update when reviving the West Side Story?

"West Side Story" synopsis

New York in the 1950s. The West Side of Manhattan was home to many immigrants seeking dreams and freedom. In a society full of discrimination and prejudice, young people band together with their friends, and each group violently conflicts with each other. One day, Tony, the former leader of a team called the "Jets," meets Maria, the younger sister of the rival leader of the "Sharks," and they are instantly attracted to each other. Little does she know that this forbidden love will change the fate of many people...

Index

• Spielberg memorized the lyrics of the soundtrack and continued singing it.
• The spirit of the choreographer inherited
• Subtle changes in song order and important changes in singing roles
• In America, there are no subtitles for Spanish lines.

Spielberg memorized the lyrics of the soundtrack and continued singing it.

"FOR DAD"

It was to his father that director Steven Spielberg dedicated his West Side Story. This Hollywood mastermind, who has worked in all genres during his long career as a film director, has had no connection to musicals until now. So the news that he would be reviving the 1961 classic West Side Story must have come as a surprise even to movie fans.

But Spielberg, who started collecting original movie soundtracks at the age of 10 or 11, has a special place in his heart for the West Side Story soundtrack, memorizing every lyric and singing it at dinner. It is said that he continued to sing in front of his family. Even after becoming successful as a film director, Spielberg continued to develop a desire to be involved with this film. Although he did not direct the drama series `` SMASH '' from 2012 to 2013, which he was involved in as executive producer, it had strong musical elements, and the groundwork for that was probably consciously created.

"West Side Story" trailer

It seems that Spielberg did not forget his original experiences in reviving the masterpiece 60 years later, from its Broadway premiere in 1957 to the 1961 film that won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. is. The spirit of the work is taken seriously, and the details have been revised to make it a modern film. As for the direction, I get the impression that he made full use of the techniques he has cultivated over his long career.

The spirit of the choreographer inherited