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From gang fights, to love scenes West Side Story is a musical about two gangs. There are the two gangs who fight for the control of the streets of Los Angeles: the Sharks and the Jets. This is a great story about a couple falling in love, who probably are not supposed to be together.

Maria is the younger sister of the leader of the Shark's leader, Bernardo. One night Tony, who is somewhat of a Jet, and is best friends to the leader of the Jets, is at a dance and see's Maria. The immediately fall in love, but know they cannot be together. Meanwhile, the Jets and Sharks are planning a big rumble to see who will be number one. Tony does not go to this rumble, but Maria wants it to end, so he goes in her honor. When he gets there he sees that his best friend, Riff has been killed by Bernardo. He is super mad, so he kills Bernardo, immediately regretting this mistake. Maria forgives him because she knows it wasn't intended to hurt her or anything. The couple decides they should probably leave the city, and plan to meet at a candy story. Anita, whom Maria told to tell Tony that she will be a little late, tells the Jets that Maria had been murdered by Chino. Somehow someone hears this false news and tells Tony. Tony goes running around looking for Chino, so he can kill him. Then, he runs into Maria and they are so happy they found eachother, then BOOM. Chino shoots Tony and Maria is devastated that her lover is gone.
I like West Side story, because in my opinion it is the funnest Musical to watch. I get bored with Fiddler on the Roof or Sound of Music, but West Side Story kept me interested the whole time.
I liked this musical because of how easy it was to watch, and how similar it was to Romeo and Juliet.
Overall, West Side Story is a great movie, even though there is not a happy ending. I would recommend this movie to anyone.