Directed by Stanley Donen, Singin' in the Rain is a classic Hollywood musical full of singing, dancing, and lots of laughs.
Protagonist Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has two conflicts in which he must overcome throughout this film.Will his film career end due to the transition from silent films to talking pictures? Will he earn the love of his new leading lady, Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds)?
Don and his best friend Cosmo Brown (Donald O'Connor)
work together to overcome the trials of Hollywood in order to rise to fame. The
cinematic movement to talking pictures threatens Don's career as an actor. Cosmo
and Kathy help Don take his failing debut talking picture The Dueling Cavalier in another musical direction, The Dancing Cavalier.
Viewing this film alone on a rainy night last week, I was able to truly enjoy the clever comedy and the musical numbers placed strategically throughout the film. I chose this film because I genuinely like musicals and it is on AFI's Top 100 List. I really enjoyed the musical numbers, and I liked the chemistry between Don and Cosmo. I believe some of the scenes could have been reduced or cut to allow the plot to develop faster. The ending was delayed by many detailed scenes from The Dancing Cavalier that I believe are unnecessary.
I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a classic Hollywood musical. If you enjoy Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (my personal favorite), this film is right up your alley!
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