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| West Side Story (Special Edition) [1961] | ![West Side Story (Special Edition) [1961]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41P9C8G1D5L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Actors: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris
Studio: MGM Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1281
Format: Pal, Special Edition
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Running Time: 145 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050070010657
ASIN: B0000BZNDA
Theatrical Release Date: 1961
Release Date: November 17, 2003
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unique and magnificent December 20, 2005
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I remember seeing 'West Side Story' for the first time in a Glasgow cinema in the 1970s when I was about 18 and being bowled over by it. I had never seen anything like it - in particular, the energy and expressiveness of the dance sequences were a new experience for me. It mirrors the 'Romeo and Juliet' story (which I did know) cleverly and effectively - there's a Prince, a Friar Lawrence, a Nurse and so on. The music is marvellous and the central performances excellent. I'm glad that it is now known that Marni Nixon was the wonderful singer who sang for Natalie Wood (she deserves that credit), but this does not detract from the pathos of the actress's performance ; she looks and behaves exactly as Maria should. It was a ground-breaking musical when it came out and there has been nothing since quite like it, so to have it in DVD is not just good but essential.
There's a place for us September 26, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
"There's a place for us, a time and place for us. Hold my hand and we're halfway there."
Music: Leonard Bernstein Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
And there is a movie for us. "West Side Story" is a classic on too many levels to describe here. Everything from the music to the choreography to the actors to...
One big plus is even if the story line is a classic they did not try to duplicate Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" with modern clothing. The movie still maintains the feel and action of the play.
This movie tells the story of two people Tony and Maria (Richard Beymer and Natalie Wood) from adverse backgrounds that fall in love. They must cope with their new feelings. And to complicit things they have trouble from their families and society. Will they overcome these things or will fait and circumstance thwart their efforts and tragedy arise?
I could write a book on what makes this movie great but it is best that you watch and judge for yourself.
The best film ever January 8, 2005
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
West Side Story was done in the sixties and set in the fifties, its not like other musicals, although most are great, it has a powerful story of love and prejudice! The songs are the best, especially 'Tonight'and 'America'. It makes me cry everytime, it makes Romeo and Juliet enjoyable, and fun. west Side Story is a definate buy for all musical lovers and anyone who enjoys a bit of camp fun!
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