Review of West Side Story (1961) by Mark D — 01 Aug 2012

This is one of my favorites. It was an excellent movie for its time. And one that I enjoy watching again.

This review of West Side Story (1961) was written by Mark D on 01 Aug 2012.

West Side Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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