In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, tensions are high as a gang of Polish-Americans compete against a gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans, but this doesn't stop two romantics from each gang falling in love.
Editor's Verdict
"West Side Story is famously set during the Christmas season, which is a strong indicator for setting and iconography (the Prologue and 'Something's Coming' are linked to the holiday atmosphere). However, Christmas does not drive the central plot (the gang war and romance) or the tragic resolution. The primary conflict is rooted in socio-economic tension, not holiday spirit. While it occurs during Christmas, it doesn't function *as* a Christmas movie."
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