West Side Story (1961)
Product Information
Product Details: West Side Story (1961)
- Edition:
- DVD Canadian; Holiday O-Ring; Sensormatic; Pan and Scan. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Release Date:
- 10/14/2008 (PREORDER)
- UPC:
- 027616914798
- Directed by:
- Robert Wise
- Featuring:
- Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn. See all cast
Synopsis: West Side Story (1961)
Synopis: This romantic musical update of 'Romeo and Juliet' won ten Oscars. The tale of a turf war between rival teenage gangs in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen and the two lovers who cross battle lines has captivated audiences for four decades. The Stephen Sondheim/Leonard Bernstein score is just one of the reasons.Awards: West Side Story (1961)
- Academy Awards
- Best Supporting Actor:
- George Chakiris
- Best Supporting Actress:
- Rita Moreno
- Best Picture:
- Robert Wise
- Best Cinematography:
- Daniel L. Fapp
- Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score:
- Johnny Green
- Best Director:
- Robert Wise
- Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score:
- Irwin Kostal
- Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score:
- Saul Chaplin
- Best Director:
- Jerome Robbins
- Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score:
- Sid Ramin
- Best Picture
- Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color)
- Best Costume Design (Color)
- Best Film Editing
- Best Sound
- Honorary Awards
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User Reviews: West Side Story
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West Side Story
, December 27, 2003Reviewer: danvietvet - See all danvietvet's reviews -
An American classic...
, May 4, 2003Reviewer: hyper_focus - See all hyper_focus's reviews1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this West Side Story review helpful So, yes...the movie has begun to show its age. The language isnt hip-hop, rap-type or even cool. The violence is stark but subtle, unlike todays literal bloodbaths. However, even the most jaded of todays viewers have to appreciate the complexity of the dances and the incredible soundtrack. The songs Maria and Tonight have become standards of pop music and references to the film have been made for decades. It is a retelling and modification of Romeo & Juliet and for my money, Natalie Wood will always be one of the most beautiful women in screen history. The vocals of Marnie Nixon (as Maria -- she also did Audrey Hepburns vocals in My Fair Lady) are truly the best of all the Marias (including the original Broadway play -- Carole Lawrence and the more recent operatic version featuring Kiri Te Kanawa (sp?)).
I also have the Criterion Collection version of this on laser disc and this DVDs transfer is just as good.
Not everyone is going to like this, simply because the gangspeak is pretty silly sounding today. However, the storyline is still valid, as is Bernsteins music and the dancing of Rita Moreno, George Chakaris and the girls & guys of both gangs. If you dont watch anything else on this DVD, at least check out the dance on the rooftops to America and the pre-rumble quintet version of Tonight. If that fails to impress you, then you probably wont want to see this film all the way through. ...
Pros: Classic Musical
Cons: None
excellent coreography