Title: West Side Story
Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer
Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Year: 1961
Number on the AFI List: 51 (why)
Y’all. I couldn’t
get into this movie. At all. Maybe its because I’ve been spoiled on the
modern day method of musical movies. I couldn’t handle the break of
character types into a song and dance number in full falsetto. Gangsters don’t
sing like that. Juliet…wait, no, Maria got over the fact that her brother was dead way too easily. I know he was a
jerk. But have some respect and don’t sleep with his killer
an hour after it happened. And for the love of all that is holy, can everyone
PLEASE stop over acting? Tony and Maria were boring. The gangsters at least
played their stereotypes well and were a bit more entertaining to watch. Doc
was touching.
The only fully redeemable character was Anita, played by Rita Moreno. She was
awesome, from beginning to end. I believed her. I rooted for her. I struggled
with her. She stole the show.
I wish I had more to say. The dancing and singing were both
great, I can’t deny that. I just couldn’t
handle the concept.
Ok. Back to listening to Hamilton.
Favorite moment: every time Anita was on screen.
Will I watch it again: only if I absolutely have to.
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