A wonderful film, but only in its true version

Rating: Null/10 (22 September 2004)

I have always adored this movie. It is a wonderful, funny, creative and influential film. However, if you've only seen the fullscreen version, please realize that you are cheating yourself! The original widescreen version gives you the full effect and wonderful visual scope of the film. The fullscreen version is literally painful to watch. The choices made in shots take away from a cinematic masterpiece. Please, please, please invest the time in seeing this film in its original format. Also, take a few minutes and examine the "Broadway Rhythm" section of the film. It is a beautiful piece of dance, and is often underrated in my opinion. I have seen An American in Paris many times and of course I adore the ballet encapsulated within the film. However, the Broadway Rhythm section of Singin' in the Rain is my favorite dance within a film scene of all time. It is extremely funny if you take the time to watch it closely and it is also beautifully scored.