West Side Story - America (1080p HD)

From the 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray of the movie.

[nkwari]

Rita Moreno's sense of humor and facial expressions are the cherry on top of this dance number.

[TheSmoshnumberonefan]

‘You forget I’m in America’
Has there ever been such a hot comeback in history?

[williamskelton]

"You forget I'm in America...." followed by that look on his face like...DAMN....she got me there...haha.

This is sheer brilliance

[kristasierra]

Rita Moreno and George Chakiris never stop looking at/smiling at each other throughout this entire number, even when they're not dancing together...such amazing chemistry.

[markjoslyn]

The fact that Anita can sing a song praising her new home, do a dance that celebrates her heritage, and shit talk her boyfriend, all at the same time, is why she is the absolute queen.

[mssedmebich]

Rita Moreno won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. Only a handful of people have pulled that off. She's a true talent!

[josepagan]

It's crazy how the lyrics of this song, written in the 1960s, are still relevant today in 2018.

Even down to the "always the hurricanes blowing" and "and the money owing".

[hertor]

Let's face it, it doesn't get better than this. Incredible music, wonderful choreography, superb performances and biting social commentary. A masterpiece.

[xxwhispersxx]

George and Rita's chemistry was on FIRE.

[sophieeaton]

Ok so I know that this is the love story between Maria and Tony but can we just appreciate Anita and Bernardo, like they are so funny and they really love each other, they're so beautiful

[browncoatkevin]

Both sides have a point, which is the other genius of the song. The lyrics snap, the beat sizzles, and it's one of the musical's best and most memorable songs for it. It's also a fantastic song-and-dance section, and one reason why Anita is one of the stars of the show.

[mattjohn]

This is brilliant on so many levels: lyrically, whip-smart in dealing racism and hope; choreographically, it's a wonderful treat of energy, enthusiasm and style; and musically, it's just a bloody powerhouse that could stand on its own. What a magical thing! Thank you Mr Sondeheim and Mr Bernstein.

[kimberlyklaus]

The tragedy is that Puerto Rico nearly DID sink back into the ocean.... ironically by a hurricane named Maria.

[jillfanning]

“Life is alright in America”

“If you’re all white in America”
This song throws all the shade and is the best.

[hawkduelist]

This is still the most accurate song written about America and remember, this was written fifty years ago.

[geoffbruce]

I think that this song is just a perfect representation of how you can love America while still believing it could be better, and while still celebrating your own culture.

[isaidwhatIsaid]

low key... the best part of this song....

"I like the island Manhattan"

"I kno yoo do" LMAO

[coolbill]

Damn I want all my arguments to end in a synchronized dance scene

[rkgk]

I'm really obsessed with the costume design for this film. The choreography incorporates those skirts so well!

[cadyfitzgerald]

I really like the new version, but this will always be my favourite version of America haha, it just feels so alive and looks so iconic. The delivery of “you forget I’m in America” is just sublime 🙌