West Side Story

It might have been made more than half a century ago, but watching West Side Story on this deluxe 50^th Anniversary blu-ray edition is as exciting as anything you’ve seen in theaters since. The classic retelling of Romeo and Juliet, set in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is filled with great songs and dance numbers, the sheer physicality of which will amaze you. The acting is good throughout, too, especially from Rita Moreno, who won an Oscar for her performance as the fiery Anita. The deluxe package is filled with extras that only enhance the experience, including some amazing song-specific commentary from lyricist Stephen Sondheim and a terrific look at the dance numbers in the movie from the people who made them come alive on the screen.