The first critical reactions to Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake have arrived, and they're largely glowing with praise. This December will see the release of Spielberg's first-ever musical, and expectations are pretty high.

Even beyond Spielberg's track record, West Side Story is one of the most iconic musicals of all time. First staged on Broadway in 1957, the musical brings Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to 1950s New York City, telling a timeless love story.

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