Of course, you're not ''automatically wrong.'' You have every right to your opinion of the new ''West Side Story.''
But I take issue with questioning the integrity and sincerity of Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner, characterizing them as ''these artists who claim to be love and admire the original.'' From the various interviews I read and seen with Spielberg and Kushner, I've never doubted their genuine love for the original or their motives to bring ''West Side Story'' to a new generation. You can question their changes and choices, but I believe their intent has been pure of heart. They consulted all along the way with Sondheim, who approved of their changes and loved the movie.
Obviously, you can dispute Sondheim's judgment, too, but I, for one, am happy that he enjoyed the film and got to see it before he passed. |
