Singing In The Rain

Singing In The Rain

Singing in The Rain directed by Stanley Donan and Gene Kelly released to the big screen January 1 1945, will likely have you happy in your seat or have you franticly looking for the off button.  The musical is performed by lead actors Gene Kelly, Jean Hagen along with Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor.

The story depicts the Don and Lina’s struggle acting with the new technology of recorded sound in a movie.  It is considered a long-time classic and retells wonderfully the progression and invention of film in its early days.

Although, the plot seems to drift of its main goal various times in the film which made the movie hard to follow. The “Gotta Dance” song was dragged out way past its necessary length like Donald O’Connor’s “Make em’ laugh” song. On the other hand, Lina (Jean Hagen) played the stereotypical Hollywood actor wonderfully.

Bottom line: I wouldn’t suggest this film to anyone. Its chirpy, old style dancing, fashion and depiction of society outweigh its positive factors. I give it 2/5 stars.

Review by Shane Sullivan

Film Studies 15, Mr. Chow