Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2011)

I truly enjoyed this film. It is a fun-filled love story musical showing Hollywood's transition from silent films to "talkies" in a comical manner. In my opinion, Debbie Reynolds (Cathy) is not the best dancer. She is not as tight with her movements and doesn't flow as well as her partner. However, what makes this film so captivating IS the singing and dancing. It incorporates many various types of dance such as jazz, tap, ballet and even a bit of ballroom, swing and salsa. There was also a mini section of African dance. The dream-like scene switched from a classical ballet to more of a modern ballet. I thought that the "Make Em' Smile" dance was wonderful and thoroughly entertaining. Two thumbs up!