A different point of view

Rating: 9/10 (2 March 2000)

This movie is different from other interpretations of the long known drama, and perhaps this is why its review is so mixed. First of all, if you are a purist, don't bother. Go rent something else. But if you are not, this is a wonderful play very well done, with a very good cast (I particularly don't like di Caprio but here the guy is good). From my point of view, this movie keeps the essence of the drama and puts it on something close to L.A. Hey there are still some people who don't like West Side Story either! If you like the classics and you are open minded this is a movie worthy of your time.