Review of Singin' in the Rain (1952) by Katie W — 18 Jun 2011
This film surprised me.
Not a fan of the classics, something stirred as the tale of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor enfolded. Seeing Kelly and O'Connor tap their way through Moses Supposes makes you wonder what have you been doing with your life when you could watch something that could been deemed as greatness.
Their main trio's talent is remarkable and the joy conveyed on the screen is extraordinary.
The songs, already grossly covered for years gone by, shine through and the humour conveyed by the hilarious Jean Hagen tickles like a welcome joke.
The film surprised me for a reason; instead of being stale or clichéd, it only brought something that has been missing in recent films - a sense of delight.
Pure, incomparable delight - which is why this film deserves its place as one of the finest musicals ever.
This review of Singin' in the Rain (1952) was written by Katie W on 18 Jun 2011.
Singin' in the Rain has generally received very positive reviews.
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