Review of West Side Story (1961) by Brendan D — 29 Jun 2011

This, my fair lady, and singin in the rain- best musical to film adaptations.

This review of West Side Story (1961) was written by Brendan D on 29 Jun 2011.

West Side Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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