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West Side Story

1961
Romance
Drama
2h 33m
Musical about two youngsters from rival NYC gangs who fall in love (imdb)
Directed by:
Jerome Robbins Jerome Robbins Robert Wise Robert Wise
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Written by:
Arthur Laurents Jerome Robbins Jerome Robbins Ernest Lehman Ernest Lehman
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Starring:
Rita Moreno Rita Moreno Natalie Wood Natalie Wood Richard Beymer Richard Beymer Russ Tamblyn Russ Tamblyn George Chakiris George Chakiris Simon Oakland Simon Oakland Ned Glass Ned Glass Yvonne Wilder William Bramley Tucker Smith
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Franchises:
West Side Story, Romeo and Juliet
Genres:
Romance, Drama, Crime, Musical
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Spanish
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1961
Romance
Drama
2h 33m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 31 Jan 2020
92
84th
Don't like this movie? Krup you.
Rated 31 Jan 2020
jgreenwoodjgreenwood
Rated 07 Feb 2008
100
99th
For a dancer this is a perfect movie. I was taken to the Melbourne stage version of "West Side Story" at the Princess Theatre in early 1961, when I was six weeks old. Ronne Arnold (born in Philadelphia in 1938, and who unfortunately died in 2020), who was brought out from America to perform in the show, put me on the stage and declared that I was going to be a dancer. He was right! And I still love the movie too.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
matguy3matGuy3
Rated 24 Nov 2017
8
80th
Yes, it can be hard for modern viewers to take 'tough guy gangs' prancing about like ballet dancers seriously. But the choreography and cinematography on display here are still absolutely stunning. I was surprised by how sharp the social commentary in 'America' and 'Gee, Officer Krupke' was, as well. The love story was pretty forgettable, and based entirely on that hideous 'love at first sight' cliche, but the two leads had enough cuteness going for them to make me appreciate it.
Rated 24 Nov 2017
paxtonPaxton
Rated 11 Jun 2021
77
71st
Watching this movie with the sound off is like listening to Inception with the video off. As stupid as this is, I know because I've done both.
Rated 11 Jun 2021
djrossdjross
Rated 12 May 2008
93
99th
Quibbles aside (the main problem is not the performances or casting but some poor dialogue), no show both created its own style and took a step in the evolution of the musical, and more particularly and more generally of dance, in the way that Bernstein and especially Robbins were able to do with West Side Story. Kael's counter-view: "The dancing is obviously trying to say something [but the] possibilities of dance as an expressive medium are not expanded in West Side Story; they're contracted."
Rated 12 May 2008
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 24 Oct 2012
74
56th
The choreography is impeccable, and the staging and cinematography border on technical perfection. Unfortunately its showiness stays too close to its theatrical roots, and it doesn't truly embrace the medium of film, frequently coming off as filmed theater. A few odd decisions are also made (Natalie Wood as a Hispanic? Really?), but the classic plot retains its emotional punch and provides a much more satisfactory secondary half and resolution.
Rated 24 Oct 2012
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
52nd
A great film, but I'm not a fan of musicals. I can't appreciate the dancing fight scenes, it just ruins it for me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rufamRufam
Rated 10 Mar 2011
65
42nd
A seriously silly if splendidly made Shakespeare adaptation, "West Side Story" is an awfuly uneven musical. The production is undeniably outstanding -everything from the cinematography to the choreographies is perfectly done. But there are issues: most of the dialogues are tedious and uninvolving, the songs are mostly enjoyable, but they are hardly classics and the acting is tepid, except for Moreno. And the movie really suffocates at 152', although the second half is considerably better.
Rated 10 Mar 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 19 May 2012
0
4th
Terribly dated. Opening scene is the gayest thing ever filmed, so painful to watch.
Rated 19 May 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 13 Jul 2015
71
58th
It's a rotten world where roving gangs of flamboyant dancing men run unchecked through the streets.
Rated 13 Jul 2015
veseyVesey
Rated 07 Feb 2008
80
65th
The acting, dancing, and writing are good But actual vocals aren't that great which is a knock down. Could have been better
Rated 07 Feb 2008
iconogassediconogassed
Rated 05 Jun 2024
85
81st
The notion of the gangs somehow being portrayed in a seamier and more "realistically" violent manner while still in a musical context is interesting to ponder (might be time to re-watch Ferrara's CHINA GIRL, which I likely overrated in my exuberant youthiness), but at key moments the staging and photography manage to communicate some kind of vitality beyond the frivolity. In another sense, the dancing seems sufficient justification for the rest. Though I must side with the detractors on Wood.
Rated 05 Jun 2024
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 15 Jan 2009
56
54th
Why can't all gang member flit through the air like fairies instead of using guns? (Take a hint from this movie..Baltimore).
Rated 15 Jan 2009
janusjanus
Rated 01 Mar 2009
70
51st
Leonard Bernstein's music and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics are great, and I enjoyed the choreography even though I know absolutely nothing about dancing. My favorite song is probably either "America" or "Cool". However, having so many of the Puerto Ricans played by whites (including the female lead, for god's sake) really undermines the film's message. I was not too into the story or characters either (maybe because they're always dancing around), although Rita Moreno does a great job.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
52
41st
Supreme technical achivement, but not a film that ever captivates me.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 12 Sep 2009
50
34th
not a fan of musicals and when said musical spends a good portion of it's time dealing with street fights, only to have the "toughs" singing, prancing, and capering about, it's really not for me. but the "officer krupkie" scene is surprisingly hard-hitting in it's detailing of the troubled american teen.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 May 2010
55
39th
Not a big fan of musicals so the dancing and the choreography did nothing for me. I much preferred the melodrama, albeit generic. Wood's is a delicate beauty. I can see why some find the casting of her offensive but I didn't mind because she just about made the movie for me. As for the music: I appreciate that you can use lyrics for blunt exposition; both feelings and issues are laid out and explored commendably. The major problem is that the songs suck. And stop snapping your fingers!!
Rated 16 May 2010
doyler29doyler29
Rated 08 Feb 2023
100
96th
Some of the acting is not as strong as it could be, but some films are less about the performances and I think this more than makes up for the weaker ones. Natalie Wood has a difficult to describe quality to some of her performances that I simply adore. It's one of the reasons I love "Rebel Without a Cause" and she has that same thing here.
Rated 08 Feb 2023
chemical404chemical404
Rated 20 Oct 2014
76
91st
Romeo and Juliet story set in 50's Ney York, with gang of white singing and dancing juvenile delinquents fighting a gang of Puerto Rican singing and dancing juvenile delinquents. What's not to love? I loved it the way I love trashy movies, if it was intended to be taken seriously - tough luck, buster! There are lots of memorable sequences here, my favorite of course is "Gee, Officer Krupke" number (Curb Your Enthusiasm just got even funnier) followed by "America" in close second.
Rated 20 Oct 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 30 Jan 2020
80
77th
Honey you ain't gonna mug me with that sloppy step ... only 5 years Jazz tap. All my favourite parts involve watching one of the background actors just bust out twirls. I'm 100% confident this contains the only fake attempted rape scene in movie history, they just want your blouse.
Rated 30 Jan 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 02 Aug 2014
79
59th
A film of two divergent halves; the first half attempting a sense of fun and frivolity fails almost dismally, as the wet blanket of the overly polished and endless dance sequences stifle any sense of spontaneity. However, the second half works incredibly well, as the dramatic elements come to centre stage, and the mixture of dance and drama really starts to work, leading to a powerhouse finale (and giving Wood a couple of show-stopping scenes). A mixed bag, but worthwhile.
Rated 02 Aug 2014
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 30 Jan 2007
83
93rd
One of the best movie-musicals ever.
Rated 30 Jan 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 01 Mar 2007
60
62nd
Not fond of musicals but this is a classic.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
93
90th
A great musical with some important messages and superb songs. There is no wonder why this stands the test of time as one of the best movies to come out.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
stainStain
Rated 13 Apr 2007
20
19th
One of the very famous musicals that just does nothing for me
Rated 13 Apr 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 31 Jul 2007
75
65th
In the start it seems very silly and weird but once you get over it's nature and weird pace it's really quite good. Cliched and whatnot, but it has some wonderful songs and the story is still touching even though you've seen it before. The lighting is worth a mention, as everything is brilliantly lit. Visually this film has some great, great moments. And Richard Beymer's acting is incredible in this.
Rated 31 Jul 2007
gibberishgibberish
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
42nd
A little overrated as movie musicals go, but the energy is palpable, particularly in the "America" number.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 27 Aug 2017
87
72nd
While it could've used more actual Latinos "West Side Story" does an admirable job of taking the stage musical and adapting it for film. David Wise would, of course, take what he learned here and perfect it in "The Sound of Music" but West Side Story succeeds because it takes more of a stylistic approach than a realistic approach. Sure the street gangs are ballet dancers and it all looks like a set; it doesn't have to look gritty and real. The music is great and it's got style for miles.
Rated 27 Aug 2017
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
64
26th
Kind of ridiculous, with fantastic dancing and songs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pepe1958pepe1958
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
98th
Dazzling big-screen adaptation of the celebrated Robbin-Bernstein-Sondheim musical, updating Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the slums of New York; unforgettable songs (Tonight, Maria, America, etc.), stunning choreography, terrific performances; a must.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 28 Sep 2007
87
67th
I saw this three years ago when I was 15 and I really liked it. Now I'm 18 and I love it more. What I can't understand is why am I the only male teenager I know of who not only will sit through this movie more than once, but loves it more each time? ...Oh right, the homosexuality.
Rated 28 Sep 2007
shephardShephard
Rated 19 Oct 2007
69
74th
Uneven casting, but a wonderful example of how well-written and crafted this musical is. Poignant message and great music.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 21 Oct 2007
73
45th
Laughably quaint, but after the rumble scene things become more serious. What lingers throughout, unfortunately, is the awful casting of Wood and Beymer. These two have about as much fiery passion as Fred and Ethel Mertz. And the less said about Wood's pathetic accent, the better. As a modern update of "Romeo & Juliet" with contemporary issues, it pretty much works, and is fueled by its energetic dynamism. And the music is terrific. It's just a shame it's crippled by its uninspiring leads.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 02 Jan 2008
96
99th
Amazing, astounding, a winner ! Brilliant score by Bernstein, hugely engaging performance from all concerned, not a bad line to be found. Stunning dance, great songs and Manhatten is showcased to boot. This is a truly inspiring piece of cinema and keep a tissue or two spare for the end.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 06 Jan 2008
70
37th
West Side Story is a classic musical that everyone seems to enjoy at least at times. Some of it is dull, and the music isn't all great. On the other hand, so of it is fun and memorable. Meh!
Rated 06 Jan 2008
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 15 Feb 2008
2
33rd
I really dislike musicals, even ones with dancing gangsters. If you don't like musicals in the first place, this one won't change your mind.
Rated 15 Feb 2008
astralartistAstralArtist
Rated 04 May 2008
98
98th
The greatest movie musical ever filmed. Fails to earn a perfect 100 ONLY because of the obvious use of white actors as Puerto Ricans (in one scene, one of the very white background dancers is trying to hide his smudged skin tone makeup). This pretty much set most, if not all, of the standards by which the modern film musical is measured, & has weathered the passage of time better than all of its contemporaries. It also put legendary performer Rita Moreno on the map. Required viewing.
Rated 04 May 2008
twincinematwincinema
Rated 24 Mar 2019
75
64th
"By the way, they wanted to say "fuck you," but in the '50s on Broadway, Sondheim, he couldn't write "fuck you."
Rated 24 Mar 2019
nickeyelyssenickeyelysse
Rated 09 May 2008
71
37th
Terrible terrible acting, not happy with the ending. The songs lasted waay too long, and the singers were terrible. But all that aside, I enjoyed it.
Rated 09 May 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 21 Sep 2008
81
64th
There are a few things I had to struggle a bit to get past but it's quite an entertaining movie and the moral is much more interesting than Romeo and Juliet.
Rated 21 Sep 2008
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 27 Mar 2009
94
89th
Shakespeare, Sondheim and Bernstein.... If you haven't already seen it you should rent it "tonight!".....
Rated 27 Mar 2009
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 21 Apr 2009
15
10th
Singing and dancing gangbangers. Yep.
Rated 21 Apr 2009
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 20 Nov 2018
88
49th
Everyone that likes musicals should watch it. But I didn't love it. 3 or 4 songs were really amazing, especially placing them in 1961. But in the end it dragged on about 45 minutes too long.
Rated 20 Nov 2018
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 01 Jun 2017
76
69th
Entertaining, well staged and musically very impressive but beyond that it's not really anything special in terms of filmmaking. Not that it really needs to be.
Rated 01 Jun 2017
riverbelleRiverbelle
Rated 05 Jun 2009
0
0th
I absolutely loathe this movie.
Rated 05 Jun 2009
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 28 Mar 2022
83
42nd
A bit difficult for me to rank. Knowing 99% all of the Puerto Rican characters are played by white people (and it’s so obvious) was very distracting and so WRONG! But it’s otherwise really well done. I loved the storytelling, I thought the acting was all really good (especially Morino) and I throughly enjoyed the dancing and all of the music. It’s a really well made movie, if not done in poor taste from a casting standpoint. I’d love to see it on stage someday.
Rated 28 Mar 2022
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 27 Jul 2018
10
0th
Awful tripe! Take out all that annoying singing and dancing and you might actually have a movie, it would be really short though.
Rated 27 Jul 2018
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 11 Feb 2015
95
97th
One of theater's most classic musicals is also one of film's most classic musicals. I wish we knew how to make musicals now like they did back in the sixties. The acting and dancing are uniformly superb, and though they didn't really hire singers, great singing is not what makes West Side Story what it is.
Rated 11 Feb 2015
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 07 Jan 2023
5
20th
It alternates between tiresome musical dance numbers and terribly acted melodrama. With no involvement or attachment from my part to anything happening on screen, the whole thing just comes across as a long-winded exercise in showboating. But hey, colors!
Rated 07 Jan 2023
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 28 Feb 2012
50
24th
Pretty good, as cheesy crap goes.
Rated 28 Feb 2012
overratedoverrated
Rated 04 Apr 2012
42
35th
Tony is one of the stupidest protagonists I've seen in any movie ever.
Rated 04 Apr 2012
acfowleracfowler
Rated 14 May 2012
98
99th
A great film made of the best musical. The changes made enhance the musical. Great performances. Fun as well as emotionally poignant.
Rated 14 May 2012
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 14 Aug 2013
82
63rd
West Side Story is pretty much a classic, of course. Everyone knows the music.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 10 Dec 2013
6
83rd
i don't care for the story or themes or whatever, but the music and dance is incredible.
Rated 10 Dec 2013
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 04 May 2022
73
26th
Having watched the 2021 remake before this on a whim, I wasn't really all that interested in catching this. That being said, I'm happy I watched It. Yes the music is fantastic and the story is still very relevant today, It was more than a little hard to watch due to the blatant blackface. Yes this film was made in the 60s where people were the opposite of "woke" when It came to racial equality, there's really no excuse. Rita Moreno was amazing though! I give 7 sharks out of 10.
Rated 04 May 2022
murravenerMurravener
Rated 26 Feb 2007
75
40th
Practically created the modern day musical. A very good film of ROmeo and Julietesqu romance.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
jenks101jenks101
Rated 27 Feb 2007
85
63rd
I'm totally gay for musical theatre, so needless to say... I love West Side Story!
Rated 27 Feb 2007
croweycrowey
Rated 15 Nov 2021
30
16th
The music and bright primary colors make me feel nauseous. I don’t get all the hype.
Rated 15 Nov 2021
rottentRottenT
Rated 19 Mar 2018
94
86th
Buoyed by Robert Wise's dazzling direction, Leonard Bernstein's score, and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics, West Side Story remains perhaps the most iconic of all the Shakespeare adaptations to visit the big screen.
Rated 19 Mar 2018
00120012
Rated 23 Jun 2007
100
98th
The best musical ever made.
Rated 23 Jun 2007
patabongopatabongo
Rated 06 Aug 2007
88
83rd
The best musical ever.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
toolvixenToolvixen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
91st
Yes, a musical. I love musical's and this one is worth loving!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
follysfeastfollysfeast
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
29th
Love the soundtrack, but found all the music kind of tedious in the film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jetpacjetpac
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
20th
For a pretty old B&W movie, not bad, and it had some ok music, but I was bored
Rated 14 Aug 2007
chadarnookchadarnook
Rated 02 Apr 2022
94
96th
Surprisingly contemporary with timeless songs, impressive physicality, and captivating cinematography.
Rated 02 Apr 2022
krmrkrmr
Rated 19 Dec 2007
64
17th
There is no gang member in any area of the world, in any time period that would act the way the Jets and the Sharks do. There's just nothing intimidating or hard edged about these guys, something Grease would be able to accomplish to some degree with Danny Zuko, even during the songs.
Rated 19 Dec 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 27 Jan 2008
40
27th
It's got some memorable music, but otherwise it's just not very good.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
judicaretjudicaret
Rated 07 Jun 2015
69
63rd
Dance scenes are unbelievably capturing, music is unforgettable. That all is ultimately gorgeous! Somehow the main characters Maria and Tony can get grating, I'm not sure if it's about choice of actors, or the way they're written to seem emotionally detached from other characters except for each other. Either way it makes you question whether their romance is good for them after all, and hope for more screentime for others, who are complex in more compelling way.
Rated 07 Jun 2015
youtellme93youtellme93
Rated 18 Feb 2008
85
71st
Because everyone should know where "I Feel Pretty" originated from.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
87
79th
# 259
Rated 01 Mar 2008
elfflameElfflame
Rated 13 Apr 2008
86
84th
A classic that everyone should see at least once. From the music to the dance, to the story. A slice of a moment in time.
Rated 13 Apr 2008
eglantineEglantine
Rated 06 Jun 2008
90
84th
Somehow, someday, somewhere!
Rated 06 Jun 2008
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
30
4th
LAME! SHARKS! JETS!
Rated 19 Jul 2008
haydnhaydn
Rated 19 Aug 2008
89
92nd
Alright, who was it that let screen writers know that I'm a sucker for William S.? This is a brave and brilliant adaptation! =)
Rated 19 Aug 2008
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
80
70th
????? ?????????????????
Rated 06 Aug 2021
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 11 Apr 2015
57
22nd
If you like musicals there may be some charm, but I am not a fan and this was silly.
Rated 11 Apr 2015
eggbeatereggbeater
Rated 13 Mar 2009
100
95th
Wood and Beymer lack charisma, but everything surrounding them is great: Robbins's choreography, Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim score.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
runforrestrunforrest
Rated 15 Mar 2009
50
32nd
Give me Grease any day.
Rated 15 Mar 2009
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 27 Feb 2015
74
74th
Certainly a classic musical.
Rated 27 Feb 2015
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 13 Aug 2009
68
47th
Another highly overrated musical.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
20
5th
Once you've seen Xanadu, there's just no going back to this vanilla shite.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
psimpsim
Rated 01 Apr 2019
59
11th
I can appreciate that this is a very accomplished production with elaborate choreography and many songs that became classics. But unfortunately most of the music is not really my style, the ballet sequences did nothing for me, and the plot and characters don't really offer much depth, so the movie's two and a half hour running time felt almost interminable.
Rated 01 Apr 2019
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 23 May 2010
90
89th
Singing and dancing gangs. Can you ask for more?
Rated 23 May 2010
disturbeddisturbed
Rated 12 Aug 2010
50
36th
A very good musical with some bright songs. Unfortunetely, it has this terrible plot we have seen so many times.
Rated 12 Aug 2010
mandymandy
Rated 15 Oct 2010
7
73rd
Colourful and vibrant. The most memorable of musicals- fabulous dancing and great songs - especially the bits with Moreno and Chakiris . Unfortunately the love scenes between 'Maria, and 'Tony' are a bit wet.
Rated 15 Oct 2010
shewasSheWas
Rated 17 May 2011
60
54th
Watching it while writing. A bit too long, but nice. Love Natalie Wood, love the songs. My young brother's note: "This is soooooo GAY"
Rated 17 May 2011
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 30 May 2011
30
3rd
Ugh......
Rated 30 May 2011
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 08 Jun 2011
69
74th
Swings wildly in quality, but the highs are as great as any musical in history. It's also fun to pick out the exact analogs for the R&J source material (The Apothecary -> "Doc", I get it!) but the dance moves are really dated and it's really badly directed (ie it's shot like a stage play, not a movie.)
Rated 08 Jun 2011
wxlWXL
Rated 03 Jun 2018
55
5th
The songs are great. The dancing is great. But none of that can distract from the fact that West Side Story is both a rehash of Romeo and Juliet and just doesn't engage the audience emotionally. But I loved "Gee Officer Krupke."
Rated 03 Jun 2018
violdegambavioldegamba
Rated 29 Jan 2017
70
1st
Adaptations of Shakespeare' works are always something. The fiction is good, contemporary echo of Romeo and Juliet.
Rated 29 Jan 2017
damildamil
Rated 15 Jan 2012
65
54th
I really wanted to like this movie more than I did. I did think it was a really good film, I just didn't love it personally. I was impressed with how dark some of the subject matter was, despite having such a light-hearted look and feel to it. I was surprised with how many of the songs I already knew actually. Not all of the actors had very good singing voices though, I felt.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 18 Jan 2012
67
35th
I can recognize that this is a well-made and popular movie while stating simply that it was not meant for me. Perhaps if I saw a different version, a remake or restaging, I could appreciate it more. There are clearly good songs and interesting choreography, but I just don't feel anything.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 04 Feb 2012
58
13th
I am typically pretty lenient with musicals, but there's almost nothing I like about this. Way too much Krupin' filler. I did like the song "In America," although it's apparently quite different from the stage version.
Rated 04 Feb 2012
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 06 May 2018
69
53rd
Some of the emotional moments work really well for a movie this silly (pretty twenty-somethings with fancy clothes twirling about flamboyantly, while also being dangerous teenage gang members...). Altough I do think it's somewhat hard to fuck up this particular story. The plot was a little too thin for my taste and the singing a little too boring (and amateurish a number of times) for a movie, which uses musical numbers as filler rather than as plot enhancement. Great looking movie, though.
Rated 06 May 2018
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 20 Jan 2017
78
68th
If you're too stuffy to appreciate dancing gang-members then skip this movie. But if you can enjoy some very serious issues presented in a whimsical way then this is for you. The love story is a bit much for me (you don't - or shouldn't - find that your life and death hangs on love at first sight) but you can blame Shakespeare for that. And I don't like "stunt singers" (dubbing someone else's voice). But other than that this musical is VERY good.
Rated 20 Jan 2017
pari_iiPari
Rated 01 Jul 2012
88
44th
Highly overrated!
Rated 01 Jul 2012
nobletNoblet
Rated 22 Oct 2012
74
54th
I reallllly didn't care for the two leads, but besides that I did like this movie a lot. I just think it's a completely unique film and I don't know if anything quite like it will ever be made again.
Rated 22 Oct 2012
zarkonZarkon
Rated 11 Aug 2016
80
53rd
West Side Story ends on a powerful note befitting of a Romeo and Juliet adaptation thanks solely to Natalie Wood's strong performance, and in spite of the silly song and dance numbers by the hammed-up supporting cast that take up the first 3/4 of the film.
Rated 11 Aug 2016
glm01glm01
Rated 23 Mar 2014
86
87th
85.500
Rated 23 Mar 2014
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 24 Mar 2014
70
51st
I almost really liked it although I really hate musicals. When the music was good it was really good and the rest of the time it was boring. I dealt with the dancing by choosing to understand it as an actual thing that gangs did at the time. Also it was about 45 minutes too long. A scene I especially liked was when they were in the soda shop and almost had a moment of class consciousness when they were close to banding together against the cop for racially demeaning all of the hoodlums
Rated 24 Mar 2014

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