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West Side Story (Special Edition) [DVD] [1961]
 
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West Side Story (Special Edition) [DVD] [1961]

DVD ~ Natalie Wood
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris
  • Directors: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
  • Format: PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 17 Nov 2003
  • Run Time: 145 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000BZNDA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 846 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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    #11 in  DVD > Classics > Musicals
    #23 in  DVD > Musicals & Classical > Musicals & Stage Performances > Classic
    #24 in  DVD > Musicals & Classical > Musicals & Stage Performances > Film Musicals

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The winner of 10 Academy Awards, this 1961 musical by choreographer Jerome Robbins and director Robert Wise (The Sound of Music) remains irresistible. Based on a smash Broadway play updating Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the 1950s era of juvenile delinquency, West Side Story stars Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer as the star-crossed lovers from different neighbourhoods--and ethnicities. The film's real selling points, however, are the highly charged and inventive song-and-dance numbers, the passionate ballads, the moody sets, colourful support from Rita Moreno, and the sheer accomplishment of Hollywood talent and technology producing a film so stirring. Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim wrote the score. --Tom Keogh


Special Features

  • "West Side Story" Memories - a retrospective documentary
  • Original film intermission music
  • Storyboard to film comparison
  • Original release trailers
  • Behind the scenes photos
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars unique and magnificent, 20 Dec 2005
By Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane "almac1975" (Fife, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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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.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the best film musical ever, 25 Mar 2006
What can you say about a film over 40 years old that still has the ability to captivate, excite and delight? The basic premise is that of romeo and juliet, brought into the 20th century new york gang culture. The Bernstein score still sounds fresh and vibrant, with it's jazzy yet flowing rhythms and melodies and the choreography is incredibly multi-layered but easy on the eye. The dancing is particularly impressive, with russ tamblyn and george chakiris leading the way. Okay, the singing voices of natalie wood and richard beymer are over-dubbed, but this should not detract from a musical which has the best score of any musical ever (great lyrics, too), and also some of the best choreography. A visual and aural treat.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars There's a place for us, 26 Sep 2005
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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"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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As perfect as when first released
I watched West Side Story this week for the first time for many years. I saw it when it was first released in 1962 and it completely blew me away. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Old Woden

5.0 out of 5 stars Maria !!!
Bernstein porte une musique qui rend le film culte.
Ca bouge, ça chante, ça danse divinement bien, c'est kitch, mais tellement bon !
Published 1 month ago by Psykoko

3.0 out of 5 stars Vivacious in parts but a little long and dated
I watched this film because Jack Nicholson starts singing I'm So Pretty in Anger Management, and I wanted to see the original. Read more
Published 2 months ago by William Cohen

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
You forget how amazing West Side Story is, and the bonus disc of the 'making of' documentary was really interesting.
A great deal, couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else.
Published 2 months ago by Hntaj

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Musical of all time
What can i say apart from 'A must buy film'..Okay made in 1961..terrific acting and music..this is a great value for the cash..Best actor and dancer Russ Tamblyn.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anthony Cox

4.0 out of 5 stars West Side Story
I saw this at the cinema when it was first released. The opening sequence blew me away. The strength of the film lies in its ensemble playing of the gangs of The Jets and The... Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Norton

4.0 out of 5 stars classic film
Bought this for my son, as he is doing Romeo & Juliet at school (more modern ones) thought this might be a good one for him to see even although it is a musical, he did enjoy it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Libby

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
The DVD is phenomenal. It was delivered very quickly. And whether it was bought without knowing if there is subtitles in Portuguese, a flaw in the description of the DVD, but that... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hugo J. M. Gaudencio

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
Arrived in great timing - before mothers day so mum got her gift on time - I was very grateful. Thanks
Published 6 months ago by Rebecca "Bex"

4.0 out of 5 stars Ahead of its time then, and still great now.
Right from the opening overhead flight title scene, this film gripped an adolescent teenager, more years ago than I care to remember. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Steve Ayton

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