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Singin' in the Rain (1952)

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Reviews Counted: 43

Fresh: 43

Rotten:0

Average Rating: 9.2/10

Consensus: Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical.

Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: "Just about the best Hollywood musical of all time," wrote Pauline Kael about SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has... "Just about the best Hollywood musical of all time," wrote Pauline Kael about SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has finally reached the top and become a swashbuckling star of the silent silver screen. Then the self-satisfied celebrity has his confidence shattered when ingenue Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) dismisses film actors as "shadows" without substance. After getting over the insult, he falls hard for her--much to the consternation of his costar, the sexy, selfish Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), who wants Don all to herself. But Don has career troubles too. The wild popularity of THE JAZZ SINGER has studios scrambling to change from silent films to talkies, and Lina's shrill voice and Don's stiff acting left the preview audience roaring with laughter. There's only one way to save the movie and their careers: turn THE DUELLING CAVALIER into a musical, with Kathy secretly dubbing in Lina's lines and songs. But can they hide the truth from Lina? [More]

Starring: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen

Starring: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen, Cyd Charisse, Rita Moreno, Millard Mitchell, Douglas Fowley, King Donovan, Kathleen Freeman, Bob Watson, Jimmie Thompson, Dawn Addams, Mae Clarke, Judy Landon, Stuart Holmes, Elaine Stewart, Wilson Wood, Dorothy Patrick, Joi Lansing, David Sharpe, Patricia Denise

Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly

Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Producer: Arthur Freed
Screenwriter: Adolph Green, Betty Comden
Composer: Nacio Herb Brown

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For humour and sheer energy, no musical betters Singin' In The Rain.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
04/23/09
Channel 4 Film

...this one's the Taj Mahal, Armstrong's footprint on the moon, the 2001 Arizona-New York World Series, the Clash's London Calling, and the perfect foamy head on an expertly poured Guinness.

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03/04/08
Mark Bourne
Film.com
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One of the shining glories of the American musical.

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06/26/07
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
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A fancy package of musical entertainment with wide appeal and bright grossing prospects.

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06/26/07
Variety Staff
Variety
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At the time, this film was treated as just another MGM musical but over the years it has gained in stature and is now considered as one of the best American films ever made--Read why.

Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
06/23/07
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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

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06/24/06
Stephen Garrett
Time Out

Come rain or shine, the Hollywood musical never got any better than this rip-roaring Stanley Donen/Gene Kelly classic.

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06/03/05
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

Mandatory viewing for even the casual moviegoer.

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04/07/04
Dennis Schwartz
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No review available.

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03/22/04
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

No review available.

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02/20/04
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

The greatest musical ever!! A movie everyone should see over and over again. If it doesn't touch you, check your pulse.

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12/07/03
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

A big beautiful film! You can watch it 1000 times and still giggle!

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11/09/03
Emily Blunt
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False picture of early talkie era is not nearly as good as its reputation.

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08/14/03
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Hollywood's best musical

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06/06/03
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

Compounded generously of music, dance, color, spectacle and a riotous abundance of Gene Kelly, Jean Hagen and Donald O'Connor on the screen, all elements in this rainbow program are carefuly contrived and guaranteed to...put you in a buttercup mood.

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05/20/03
Bosley Crowther
New York Times
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03/10/03
Rebecca Murray
About.com

Watching Singin' in the Rain is an exuberant, magical experience -- a journey deep into the heart of feel-good territory.

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03/06/03
James Berardinelli
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A rare musical whose story -- scripted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green -- is just as good as the songs.

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12/24/02
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press
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It is an improbable masterpiece; a film where everything just has that indistinguishable quality of fitting together.

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12/24/02
Steven Snyder
Zertinet Movies

Sure, we respect An American in Paris. But we truly love Singin' in the Rain.

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12/02/02
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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