One of the few absolutely perfect films ever made!

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 1999)

Singin' in the Rain is absolutely one of the very few perfect films ever made in the history of the medium. The rapid pacing of the editing, the snappy dialouge, the purely genuine performances, the glorious cinematogaphy, the framing of the scenes, the songs, the themes, etc. etc. all contribute greatly to this film being not only a supremely entertaining picture but also a lasting work of art. I readily admit that I am not a lover of musicals, but this simply works as a celebration of life. Hidden amid the technicolor hues and radiance are a wide assortment of life affirming truths: love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art (Stanislavski), remain loyal and work hard. This is just to list a precious few lessons to be learned. This is also one of the few films that everyone, no matter what age or religious orientation can enjoy, despite a large number of suggestive puns and jokes. Gene Kelley, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen as well as the entire cast display what class, beauty and committment are all about in relation to the craft of acting. This is one of the few works of 20th century popular culture that show the best of what man can offer. Don't miss this spectacular work of art.