Product Details

• Actors: George Alvarez, Kathy Bates, Alfred Cerullo, Tsai Chin, Mark Davenport
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Allumination
• DVD Release Date: May 1, 2003
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00000FCNI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,722 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The West Side Waltz" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

A story that invites you to rediscover the joy of living, the power of friendship and the wisdom of age. Based on the play by Ernest Thompson, the storyline focuses on Margaret Mary Elderdice, an aging, widowed pianist living in a dreary Upper West Side apartment, and her relationships with a prim, virginal violinist neighbor and the young companion who moves in for an extended stay. Thompson was prompted to write the piece when screenwriter George Seaton offered him a grant to write a new play following the success of his previous work, On Golden Pond.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, great music, January 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The West Side Waltz (DVD)

I bought this movie because I am a fan of the stars, and the price was right. On the first watching, the flow of the editing felt a little jerky, Shirley MacLaine's character seemed insufficiently described, and the Kathy Bates role seemed underrepresented. The music, however, weedled it's way into my heart, and I had to watch it again. I can now forgive it's shortcomings, and I love this movie. There is a air of respect for each of the characters, and they love each other like family. This is a movie about the bond between women of different ages and personalities, with classical music thrown in to set the mood. It is like a visit to see old friends in New York City. I was particularly pleased with Liza's performance, because she didn't seem like Liza. She really took on the role of Cara, and played it with heart. All were good in their roles, and the lives they lead are the down to earth. If you like a story about real people and friendships, you will like this movie. I just wish they would issue a CD of the Soundtrack!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Winning!, February 26, 2004

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Sami El Alam (Limassol, Cyprus) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The West Side Waltz (DVD)

Delightful little film with heartwarming performance by all 3 Academy Award Winning actresses. The only reason I'm giving this movie 4 stars is for the uneven transfer.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Star Power in Manhattan, December 1, 2004

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Paris Huang "Paris" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The West Side Waltz (DVD)

The film is full with star power. The four wonderful actresses did a good job in this film. Shirley MacLaine's role was played by Katheryn Herpburn in the stage version. But they are both great !!
It surprised me to see Liza plays a conservative old-maiden. However interesting!! She is totally different from all other roles she had in other films.
It is a nice and light film for a nice evening and will make you feel comfortable after seeing it.