Review: West Side Story

            A musical theatre turned into a movie. West Side Story directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robins tells about a struggling love amidst the two opposing gang; Sharks and, Jets.

            The love between Maria and Tony was unbreakable but because unexpected things happen leading to death of the brother of Maria and Tony.

            As a musical film the movie comprises dance routines and song numbers. Dance routines of the movies was a little bit odd as the story was about a gang rivalry but routines was more of like a ballerina. It’s a 60’s movie and its understandable how dance numbers were odd in the viewers’ perception of this generation. Song numbers were great as it reflects to what the story was all about. It created a nice ambiance and story twist in every character.

            In terms of technicalities, the movie did a great job in showing great shots and angle even the quality was not that high enough.

            Characterization of each characters was well done, you can see how who a character belong, whether he/she is in jet or shark. Everyone is visible and clear who he/she is.

            Each character’s background was well brought to the screen and you can anticipate easily on how or what a character feels towards a scene. The make-up and hair, costumes and set design was highly based on a theatre play but creatively brought to the movie screen.    

             The movie comprises about love, friendship, and tragedy. It is a good movie for adults and lovers, as they are going to realize how love is very important.