Review of Singin' in the Rain (1952) by James B — 28 Feb 2013

Singin' in the Rain tells a story of a film actor from the silent era struggling to be successful in the new world of sound in cinema. Peppy musical numbers and colorful characters punctuate this story while maintaining an underlying sadness to a tale of an actor lost in a world where he should be most comfortable.

Singin' in the Rain is a perfect example of how musicals can tell a somber story while at the same time entertaining the viewer in a family friendly way.