Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain


Directed By: Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen
Reviewed by: awesomeVia, 15
Rating: Really liked it


The AFI's (American Film Institute) Top 100 movies, recently updated in 2008, has put "Singin' in the Rain" at number 3. I think it deserved to be on the list which signifies how good the movie is, how much impact the movie brought, the popularity back in 1951-1952 when it was released, etcetera because of many reasons.

The movie which is about the biggest transition in Hollywood, going from silent movies to talking movies, movies that have actors/actresses talking, singing, and playing music. That took place around the 1920s. We also see a rise in musicals. Also, the movie stars Gene Kelly (the awesome, phenomenal dancer), Donald O'Connor (fantastic comedian), and Debbie Reynolds (pretty good singer). But the character Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) is one whom you'll love to hate because of her blonde, air-head, spoiled princess type of voice.

Overall, the movie is fabulous because of the plot, the music, singing, dancing, and everything else. I know it may seem old but for crying out loud, we have classics!


Recommended to: Movie buffs, etc.