Spielberg’s West Side Story remake getting acclaim

Spielberg’s West Side Story remake getting acclaim Dec 9, 2021 9:11:18 GMT via mobile sdrew13163 likes this

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Post by moviebuffbrad on Dec 9, 2021 9:11:18 GMT

Dec 9, 2021 8:34:28 GMT sdrew13163 said:

Dec 9, 2021 7:18:43 GMT moviebuffbrad said:

Okay...it was actually pretty great. Doesn't change a ton from the original except it's shot completely differently (static golden age panavision vs a camera that swoops all over the place with some very stunning use of color). Spielberg hadn't been this awake in a long time, and he's a natural fit for musicals. Wasn't expecting much, but I really enjoyed it.

What do you mean by “very stunning use of color?”

A satisfying and good use of color palate or just depressing and dark all the way through?

Depressing and dark wouldn't be very stunning. There are some very nicely lit scenes, one framed by stained glass that stands out, and another behind the bleachers at the dance where Tony and Maria meet. I wouldn't mind this beating Dune for a Cinematography Oscar.