Review of West Side Story (1961) by Kathryn M — 13 Jul 2009

This is what a 5 star movie looks like. West Side Story is perfect from beginning to end.

This review of West Side Story (1961) was written by Kathryn M on 13 Jul 2009.

West Side Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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