It doesn't take anything away from the original by enjoying this version. There might be some films that wouldn't be able to do this, but this wasn't one of them. Maybe because West Side Story is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet, so it's not that crazy to retell the retelling... whatever, anyway, this film was visually stunning, well-directed and shot and performed. If you want to see it, it's good. If you're a WSS purist, then don't watch it. Simple as that.
Review of West Side Story
