Singin' in the Rain
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (U)
D: Gene Kelly & Stanley
Donen
MGM (Arthur Freed)
US 1952
102 mins
Musical/Comedy
W: Adolph Green & Betty
Comden
DP: Harold Rosson
Ed: Adrienne Fazan
Mus: Nacio Herb Brown
Gene Kelly (Don Lockwood), Debbie
Reynolds (Kathy Selden), Donald O'Connor (Cosmo Brown), Milland Mitchell (R.F. Simpson), Jean Hagen(Lina Lamont)
Quite possibly the most iconic musical from the golden age
of the genre, simply due to its title song and inspired song-and-dance performance from Gene Kelly.
Set during Hollywood's transition from silent films to
talkies, a film star sees her stardom fade as another sees theirs growing brighter, much like A Star Is Born, but with a brand new twist, as the young ingenue is reluctant to take the
limelight and is content to remain the unsung hero as another claims the glory, but she eventually achieves the recognition she deserves.
While the musical genre itself has become less and less
fashionable, this is one film that still feels fresh and vibrant, mostly due to its comic screenplay, engaging performances and energetic choreography.
The perfect musical? You're darn tootin'! It sure is the
perfect feel good movie.
10/10
