West Side Story (Full Screen Edition) | Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer

West Side Story (Full Screen Edition) | Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer | A classic not to be missed!

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West Side Story (F...

	West Side Story (Full Screen Edition) Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer MGM (Video & DVD), 2003 average customer review:based on 283 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Tony and Maria fall in love despite being from different backgrounds.
Genre: Musicals
Rating: NR
Release Date: 7-OCT-2003
Media Type: DVD

One of the greatest musicals of all time!

Although I am in my mid-30's, I grew up watching a lot of musicals thanks to my mom. It wasn't a Saturday afternoon matinée at home unless a musical was on tv. That being said, this is one of my favorite musicals of all time, along with South Pacific and An American In Paris.

I have owned the VHS (and the soundtrack), but this is the best version available that I have seen. I bought this boxed set shortly after it was released and have watched it over and over. The color is beautiful, the bonus disc will make any WSS fan smile and the accompanying book has tons of photos and the screenplay.

Simply fantastic.

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A classic not to be missed!

This is even better--more compact and convenient without taking away from the quality--thsn the Criterion Laser Disc I have, with all the interesting bonuses included (storyboards, screen tests, etc.) This is a classic movie in itself...but for the avid fan, this edition is a MUST HAVE for any West Side Story fanatic!

What can I say? It's a classic.

How do I add anything to this movie? It is all there: the music, the dancing, the conflict, Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno.

There's a place for us

"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 complicate 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.

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West Side Story