Mrs RR and I tried to watch the new (2021?) West Side Story' yesterday evening.
We know the original film well, and have been to theatre productions. We couldn't get on with this version at all. Is it us oldies? I note it bombed in cinemas.
I think two reasons why it did not do well in cinema is that it came out just as the COVID pandemic was spreading world wide, . . . .
“West Side Story” premiered on November 29, 2021, and had its wider US theatrical release on December 10, 2021, so over 18 months after Covid spread worldwide. Its release was delayed because of Covid, and COVID restrictions had eased by the time it was released, in part because vaccinations were available.
@Pomona, I agree with all of your observations and opinions.
I love the original WSS but also loved the remake, and it improves on the original in many ways. Rita Moreno is superb and Ariana deBose (Anita) lights up the screen.
Cinema and theatre are now rare treats for us living in public transport hell, but we did make it to the cinema for this.
Thursday, I saw the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon. Even though I know the story well through seeing the original, it was very enjoyable! In my opinion, it was done well, and made for a nice outing to escape the rain.
BTW, I just love Toothless!
Is that the one with Kirstie Alley as the Tooth Fairy? I will confess to a soft spot for it too!
Thursday, I saw the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon. Even though I know the story well through seeing the original, it was very enjoyable! In my opinion, it was done well, and made for a nice outing to escape the rain.
BTW, I just love Toothless!
Is that the one with Kirstie Alley as the Tooth Fairy? I will confess to a soft spot for it too!
Ah, actually you are probably referring to a character in the dragon movie (blush)
Thursday, I saw the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon. Even though I know the story well through seeing the original, it was very enjoyable! In my opinion, it was done well, and made for a nice outing to escape the rain.
BTW, I just love Toothless!
Is that the one with Kirstie Alley as the Tooth Fairy? I will confess to a soft spot for it too!
Ah, actually you are probably referring to a character in the dragon movie (blush)
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@Pomona, I agree with all of your observations and opinions.
I love the original WSS but also loved the remake, and it improves on the original in many ways. Rita Moreno is superb and Ariana deBose (Anita) lights up the screen.
Cinema and theatre are now rare treats for us living in public transport hell, but we did make it to the cinema for this.
I just saw that Ruth Buzzi, who played the field-hockey coach, passed away in May of this year. Not sure if that made it to the Ship's obits thread.
Is that the one with Kirstie Alley as the Tooth Fairy? I will confess to a soft spot for it too!
Ah, actually you are probably referring to a character in the dragon movie (blush)
The dragon in the movie is called Toothless.
No problem! I'm also a fan of Kirstie Alley and miss her.