Possibly the best movie musical of all time

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2008)

It's between "The Sound of Music" and "Singin' in the Rain" for the best movie musical, in my opinion. It's difficult to choose, but this might be it. This film proves to be so funny that it could make a great comedy on its own. However, the songs really add something to the story and now I can't imagine the film without them. In an Oscar-nominated performance, it is Jean Hagen that cracks me up the most and really steals the show. She can't sing and act, but she can certainly make an audience laugh. Watching the three main stars (Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds) sing "Good Morning" is one of my favorite moments of the film, not to mention Kelly's "Singin' in the Rain" scene being one of the most famous moments on film. Donald O'Conner's "Make 'em Laugh" is one of the most unforgettable musical numbers anyone will ever see. No other musical in history has a great a combination of comedy and great songs as this one, in my own opinion. Considered one of the top ten films ever made, it's a personal favorite to me as well. Possibly better than "The Sound of Music," but it's hard for me to make that call.
**** out of ****