cuter than cute

Rating: 8/10 (30 December 2005)

I'll be quick. This is the kind of innocent, cute musical that only musical haters can hate but everyone else loves.
Cheery songs, cheery faces and cheery dancing light up the screen. Don Lockwood (or Gene Kelly) is of course the star of the show but every time I see the "Make em' Laugh" routine with Donald O'Connor, I can't help chuckling.
I definitely think Donald is underrated in this film, the central point being focused on Debbie Reynolds and Gene.
I also think Jean Hagen does a fantastic job impersonating Lina Lamont, especially during the speech lessons.
In conclusion, a great movie for a rainy day with a twist at the end.