Every frame of this masterpiece is wonderful to behold. I was lucky to see this over the holidays.
So much better and classier with real talent in the casting over that dreadful remake by Steven Spielberg.
I like the old, original 1961 film version of West Side Story that was directed by Robert Wise, as well.
It's my all time favorite movie, hands down, and I never get tired of seeing it, whether it be on a great big, wide screen in a real movie theatre and sharing the whole experience with other people, whether I know them or not, or even on TCM (Turner classic movies.)
Great to share our enjoyment of this Classic!...let's not forget about the other great Robert Wise musical, The Sound of Music! I have to say that is my favorite musical.
shareThank you for your response to my message, and for sharing your enjoyment of The Sound of Music, which I also like, but it admittedly does not hold the special place in my heart regarding movies as the old, original 1961 film version of West Side Story does.
shareI agree with you here, JohnBraun604! The old, original 1961 film version of West Side Story is my all time favorite movie, hands down. Not only have I see most screenings of the 1961 film version of WSS almost every time it has come to a movie theatre in my general area, but I've even driven to the opposite end of the Bay State, and to nearby states, just to watch the 1961 film version of West Side Story on a great big, wide screen. The old, original 1961 film version of West Side Story is the real deal, and is king, imho.
shareI agree 100%. I saw this in the theater with a baby sitter in 1971 and we both cried at the end! It played many times in NY in theaters between 1963 to 1975. I've been watching this movie every few years since then and it still gets me. It is such a fantastic production! No remake will ever surpass this or even come close.
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