Critics' reactions, comparisons to the 1961 movie and more to know about the new 'West Side Story' starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler.
The new version of “West Side Story,” starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno, arrives in theaters on Dec. 10. Here’s a closer look at critics’ reviews, comparisons to the 1961 film version and deeper coverage of Steven Spielberg’s remake of the enduring Broadway classic.
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