Review of West Side Story (1961) by Lenita T — 19 Oct 2012

One of the best movie musicals ever! Superb performance by the cast and written exceptionally well.

This review of West Side Story (1961) was written by Lenita T on 19 Oct 2012.

West Side Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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