Singin' in the Rain

Name: Singin' in the Rain
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Musical
Released: April 11, 1952
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 99
Cast: Cyd Charisse, Dawn Addams, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Douglas Fowley

1952

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: April 11, 1952

Starring: Cyd Charisse, Dawn Addams, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Douglas Fowley, Gene Kelly, Jean Hagen, John Albright, Millard Mitchell, Rita Moreno

Summary: A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

Director: Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 103 min

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100

Chicago Reader - Dave Kehr

One of the shining glories of the American musical, this 1952 feature was fabricated (by screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green) around a collection of old songs written by producer Arthur Freed and brought to bright, brash, and exuberant life by directors Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly. The setting is Hollywood's troubled transition to sound, and there is just enough self-reflexive content (on the eternal battle between illusion and reality in the movies) to structure the film's superb selection of numbers. Read full review

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Empire - William Thomas

With so many films dedicated to the agonies of filmmaking, Singin’ overflows with the pleasure of movie creation, stitching together references to Hollywood history with more alacrity than Tarantino. One of the highpoints of hoofin’ history but, more importantly, an unadulterated joy. Read full review

100

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Watching Singin' in the Rain is an exuberant, magical experience – a journey deep into the heart of feel-good territory. Sitting through the film's 102 minutes is like ingesting a mood-altering drug. It's the perfect antidote to the blues and the blahs, and a way to bolster, enhance, and extend a natural high. Read full review

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The A.V. Club - Nathan Rabin

Escapism raised to the level of art, Singin' In The Rain inventively satirizes the illusions of the filmmaking process while celebrating their life-affirming joy. Half parody, half homage, the movie became the apex of the splashy MGM musical, while showcasing the collaborative possibilities of the studio system. Read full review

100

Time Out London - Staff (Not Credited)

If you've never seen it and don't, you're bonkers. Read full review

100

Empire - Ian Freer

Incredible set pieces and songs that have entered the culture forever, this is also extremely well-paced and beautifully played. Truly one of the greatest musicals ever made. Read full review

The New York Times - Bosley Crowther

The nonsense is generally good and at times it reaches the level of first-class satiric burlesque. Adolph Green and Betty Comden may have tossed off the script with their left hands, but occasionally they come through with powerful and hilarious round-house rights. Read full review

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Cristofer21

Aug 2, 2018

This is maybe the best musical of the history,great performances,great music and great dance.

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back_in_1939

Feb 18, 2018

such a joyous and entertaining film that might become a tad too cheesy and silly at times, but that's just part of its charm. The "Singin' in the Rain" scene was wonderful, I really liked the Hollywood satire and the depiction of the troubled transition from silent cinema. The psychicalsuch a joyous and entertaining film that might become a tad too cheesy and silly at times, but that's just part of its charm. The "Singin' in the Rain" scene was wonderful, I really liked the Hollywood satire and the depiction of the troubled transition from silent cinema. The psychical performance by O'Connor in the "Make 'em Laugh" scene was incredible, and much of the comedy still works very well today and is quite witty. It's filled with charming musical numbers and impressive choreography, and it's such a joy to watch Gene Kelly, Reynolds and O'Connor grace the screen. A timeless film.… Expand

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sidneyrosehorn

Feb 26, 2018

My favourite film/ musical. "Singing' in the rain" has many rememberable characters with performances to match. Debby Reynolds brings Kathy to life and though this was one of her first films she keeps up with the likes of Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly.
The movie is a must see and reallyMy favourite film/ musical. "Singing' in the rain" has many rememberable characters with performances to match. Debby Reynolds brings Kathy to life and though this was one of her first films she keeps up with the likes of Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly.
The movie is a must see and really brings to life what it was like in the transition between silent films and talkies!… Expand

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amheretojudge

May 3, 2018

what a night! ladies and gentlemen, what a night..

Singin' In The Rain An epitome to a musical genre feature where choreography, production design and background score blends into the perfect combination in a poetic tone. The journey and the transition depicted in here of all thewhat a night! ladies and gentlemen, what a night..

Singin' In The Rain

An epitome to a musical genre feature where choreography, production design and background score blends into the perfect combination in a poetic tone. The journey and the transition depicted in here of all the characters; as they aren't palpable to their surrounding anymore, is written explicitly on paper by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. And the rest of it is left to Stanley Done and Gene Kelly; the directors, whose enthusiasm and affection towards the musical acts is crystal clear and they fortunately are able to apply it all in here. Gene Kelly has done a decent work on performance too with Debbie Reynolds and Jena Hagen as a supporting cast but the real game changer is Donald O'Connor who is flat out hilarious in his portrayal. Singin' In The Rain is one of those rare art that just happen to have everything in the right place and if accounted into one big musical opera there lies a genuine soul in it.… Expand

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FilipeNeto

Aug 4, 2018

This film is, for me, the second best musical film of all time, only being surpassed by "The Sound of Music". The story is based on a real fact: the rise of sound cinema and the consequences it has brought to an endless number of actors and actresses, whose bad voice or diction wouldn'tThis film is, for me, the second best musical film of all time, only being surpassed by "The Sound of Music". The story is based on a real fact: the rise of sound cinema and the consequences it has brought to an endless number of actors and actresses, whose bad voice or diction wouldn't allow their career to continue. The film stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen, who bring to life a love triangle that supports the entire film. The script is extraordinary and doesn't deserve critical, as well as the cast performance. Kelly and Reynolds solidified their stardom with this film, in all fairness, for they are amazing together and excellent when separated. Jean Hagen gives life to some of the film's most hilarious moments. As far as music and songs are concerned, they are truly beautiful and some of them are in the ear. It is not by chance that most of the songs in this film have gone to the history of cinema and have become as immortal as the movie itself.… Expand

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Izago

Oct 22, 2018

Assisti esse filme em 2018 e é simplismente sensacional, uma grande química por parte de Kelly, Reynolds and O'Connor, atuação incrivel, enredo. É um dos melhores filmes musical de todos os tempos até lançar La La Land que o teve como inspiração Singin' in the rain.

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KingCrasher

Jan 15, 2018

A musical masterpiece of chemistry and choreography between Kelly, Reynolds and O'Connor. Something for everyone in this grand feel-good production, performed impeccably.

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