Avoid this piece if you don’t want to be manipulated into think you’re an oppressive tyrant. Spielberg should be ashamed.

I enjoy a good film like LaLa Land or Mulan Rouge. When the main couple are on screen it’s great and some songs are fine. The songs around the rest of the film feel out of place and stale. I have not seen the original but this feels like a copy paste. I would say bring it up to date but of course you might as well just do another R&J film which makes this pointless.

This remake has magic in almost every frame. It brings this classic story and music to a new generation. There’s not a weak link in the cast, everyone is superb and Rachel Zegler is an absolute star, she lights up the screen and is utterly mesmerising. Ariana DeBose is equally incredible. The changes really work, the sound editing is sensational, you don’t miss a word and the balance between vocals and orchestra is perfection. The cinematography is a love letter to choreography and always seems to respect the dancers feet by shooting low. It is just a mystery that this wasn’t a huge success at the box office. It’s a masterpiece. I only have one criticism which is the final shot of the film. It took me out of the world I was immersed in. It was a weird choice for me, as every other shot in the film was pure magic. But it still is one of the best musicals I’ve ever seen on screen.

The original is better and this felt slow and tired - maybe in the heights was better

this just swept me away. THIS is why I love film. spielberg still the king of hollywood. craftsmanship here across the board is exceptional. technically a 5/5 but lets see if it stands the test of time in its own right; currently im struggling to view it outside of the 1961 version's shadow but this for sure, if nothing else, reinvigorates what i already consider to be the greatest musical of all time.

Forget the original and wonderful first version and get taken in by Spielberg,s master film making. Stirring music and excellent casting make this three hours of film magic. Seen it twice at the cinema and now on iTunes. It’s a master class in film musicals for a new age to enjoy this story.

Purely speaking- genius film making on every level. A new classic musical of an old classic.