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I really enjoyed this movie. The music, acting, and dancing is very nice. My wife has a degree in music and loves this stuff. I personally like something nice to watch. This movie talks about gangs, murder, and racism, kinda like today. In California, 85% of violent crime is done by young people ages 14 to 25 years old. NOW THAT'S SAD.
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It won awards for music and acting so enough said. The movie got point across about young people with no guidance from parents showing their confused idea of life and the tragedies that can follow such a situation. Scenes were within boundaries of good taste and language. Current movies could learn from these old dignified movies that can tell a story without being blatantly offensive.
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This modern-day "Romeo & Juliet" has remained a classic for almost 50 years. You really don't have to be a fan of the musical to enjoy this movie. There is a beautiful love story, staring the late Natalie Wood, who is always worth watching (those of us who followed her career in the 1960's will know what I mean). Yet, whether you are a Baby-Boomer, or a Generation-X individual, her excellent acting ability and classic beauty can be enjoyed always, thanks to the miracle of film. Yes, and guys, don't think you're too "macho" to watch a musical. The underlying theme of gangs and street fights can capture your attention, too. I have seen this movie many times, but it is one worth owning, so I purchased it to replace my old VHS copy. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
If you love musicals, and you love New York City, take this retro look at the Big Apple when things were tough but gangs had not yet escalated to the fearsome drug and weapon saturated groups of today. The music is imaginative and at its best, written and directed by the great composer Leonard Bernstein. Young stars, including Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer and Russ Tamblyn will en-dear this modern day version of Romeo and Juliet to your heart. With songs like "Tonight"and "One Hand One Heart" and exceptional dance ensemble numbers like "Dance at the Gym and "Cool," you'll be snapping your fingers and watching "West Side Story" again and again.
Romeo and Juliet set in the Bowery of New York. Very good music by Leonard Bernstien and Stephan Sondheim, and great choreography by Jerome Robbins. The Jets and the Sharks are rival gangs fighting over the turf where they all live. The mixing of the two gangs is full of tention and each is ready to fight. When a rumble is called for that's when it hits the fan. Two gang members get killed and the sister of the Sharks leader falls in love with the friend of the Jets leader. Things go downhill from there. And in the end all that remains is Maria. This an updated version of Romeo and Juliet with a slight twist. This is another of my favorite movies that I have enjoyed for years and had to have in my collection.
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