Review of Singin' in the Rain (1952) by Matt M — 27 Dec 2013
Perhaps the greatest and best of all the musicals from its golden age in Hollywood, Singin' in the Rain is an amazing film of the genre with a great story that draws inspiration from a certain dramatic change in cinema - the advent of sound.
It is, in fact, the love story between a movie star and an actress wannabe whose role is to dub a famous actress he is married to because of her annoying voice. Quite an interesting story hence to give way for some great and creative fun musical numbers, some of which are among the most memorable ever committed to the silver screen.
A lot of the credit for the film's success and everlasting praise goes to Gene Kelly, who not only contributed to making it memorable within the frame with his own persona and his unforgettable sequence as he sings the titular song, but also co-directed the whole film.
But it is perhaps this charm and glamour as well as the rewarding self-referential storyline that make it engaging and interesting to this day - as well as greatly influential.
This review of Singin' in the Rain (1952) was written by Matt M on 27 Dec 2013.
Singin' in the Rain has generally received very positive reviews.
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