There is a saying in the movie business….it’s hard to improve on perfect.  I am not saying the 1961 version of West Side Story was a perfect film, but my view is this – it was mighty close.

So, why would a famed film director risk his reputation by remaking a classic musical?  I have no idea, but Steven Spielberg did just that.

Is the new West Side Story a good film, a great film or does it not measure up to the original?

Here is my review.