Natalie Wood STUNK in this film!
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leader-7 — 13 years ago(December 30, 2012 05:36 PM)
To the OP: you may not have liked Natalie in this film, but her acting (not singing) was fine for the role.
The ensemble cast ALL contributed to this film winning 10 Oscars. Call it what you will, but it was the finest movie of the year. And it was up against some tough films in all categories.
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leader-7 — 13 years ago(December 30, 2012 08:27 PM)
Great to hear from you.
I just watched it 2x in a row. I too, had the 2am "feeding" last night. dvr'd it, and watched again. sick, aren't we!?
Wishing you a very happy new year with all the love, laughter, and good health you deserve, and with all the friends and family to share them with. -
shulma2002 — 10 years ago(May 05, 2015 09:04 AM)
Ms. Wood, one of my favorite actresses, was miscast for this film. The producers also wanted Audrey Hepburn for the role; even worse. They had to darken Natalie's skin and made her speak in an annoying speech pattern. Poor casting ruined the film for me despite the great songs and choreography.
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Blueghost — 13 years ago(January 22, 2013 12:09 AM)
by willbrax (Mon Jul 9 2012 15:57:30)
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I don't know what any of the rest of you are thinking, but she was AWFUL!!! And Richard Beymer wasn't much better. And George Chakiris was too slight, pretty, and effeminate to be convincing. After Jimmy Dean died aside from Brando, Clift, McQueen and Beatty all that was left were lightweights.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
Maybe you can show us how it's done by writing the script, raising the money, casting the roles, shooting the film, then editing and marketing the thing to show us your "Maria" prodigy.
Go now.
Your destiny awaits.