Musical Saturday: West Side Story[1961]

West Side Story- where do I begin? Well, the first 10-15 minutes wereinteresting, as I kept waiting for the characters to say more then 3 words: itwas all a mix of dancing, claping, miming, singing....but it got my attentionand it set up the whole story. I won’t say much about the actual storylineand what happens, that you will have to watch and see for yourself. But I willpin point some great things about this movie.Because it was great. I just love Tony, as acharacter, as an actor (although I had my second thoughts during some scenes) ,as a guy (he’s good looking).And Maria is so lovely and sweet (played, as Ifound out at the end, by Natalie Wood) and is perfect for the part...sheembodied all of those feelings so well, it was very beliveable. Some memorable scenes include the firstget-together dance (I’m thinking about the choreography and the way it wasshot),  the „We’re in America” scene onthe roof top and last scene, the pivotal moment which ended the movie in asplendid, yet somber way. Also, I have to mention the hot tamale girl that isAnita (Rita Moreno) and the loveable Doc, who, although tries, can’t help thosekids. I can definately see West Side Story onBroadway, it was created for it and I’m sure it’s one hell of a show there.Actually, I’m kinda sure the play is better then the movie, but the dancescenes are better showcased on the movie as you can see it in different angles.Letting aside all theBroadway-drama-over-the-top feel to it, it is a great movie and a classic and I hope you likeit, too!