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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Reviewer Rating | 10/10 |
| Overall Rating | 10/10  |
Director Jerome Robbins, Robert WiseStarring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, George Chakiris
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The quality of mercy is not strained
on 28th Feb 2008
User Rating : 10
Respect :
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Good Points: The main problems are a) The racism between the American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks b) The fact that Tony and Maria can't be together because of the intense rivalry of the gangs
Bad Points: In one part of the movie, the racial slurs "Polack" and "Spic" are used without being denounced as bad. It only slightly detracts from the overall movie, but it's still worth talking to your kids about to remove any risk of them repeating these words.
General comments: This movie is a classic for the ages. In this musical that originally appeared on Broadway in November of 1957, the plot of Romeo and Juliet is retold. Maria (played by Natalie Wood with all the singing parts done by Marni Nixon) has been in the country for one month and is looking forward to the neighborhood dance. At the dance, Maria meets Tony (played by Richard Bymer with all the singing parts done by Jim Bryant) and it's love at first sight. With the help of Doc they find a way to be together away from the conflict of the Sharks and Jets, but will it work?
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Review by
PixieOfDoom
on 12th Dec 2006
User Rating : 10
Respect :
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This is my favourite musical of all-time. Starring Natalie Wood as Maria, a Puerto Rican girl who has recently come to New York City, she works with friends and family in a dress shop. She meets Tony (Beymer) who is the reformed ex-leader of the Jets, a local gang who clash with the Sharks, made of up other Puerto Rican immigrants and led by Maria's brother Bernardo. As Tony and Maria fall in love, they are forced to deal, Romeo & Juliet-style, with the disapproval of their friends and family. W ...
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