West Side StoryRobert Wise, 1961 Film DescriptionSomething amazing happens in West Side Story: sixteenth-century theatrical genius inspires a twentieth-century film masterpiece. 'Romeo and Juliet' is relocated to 1950's New York and instead of Shakespeare's dramatic energy and rich verse, we have the wit and longing of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics, Leonard Bernstein's pulsating music, and the poetry in motion of Jerome Robbins' choreography. ReviewsShare your thoughts - write a review By Anon on Dramatically, the film exceeds its source, with the tragedy driven not by blind fate and sleeping potions, as in Shakespeare, but all-too-believeable racial prejudice.... more > By Anon on Is there anything Wise cannot direct?! Wonderful to look at, and even better to listen to, with full justice done to Bernsteins score, and some thrilling set pieces. ... more > Related ArticlesRelated Genres£13.99
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