A rollicking good time

Rating: 9/10 (17 April 2010)

Gene Kelly is a marvelous actor, and an even better dancer. This film was as delightful as it could be, considering I don't generally go in for musicals. But the dancing was divine (I especially liked the interlude with the lovely Cyd Charisse). What really made this flick for me was Donald O'Connor. He was amazing. His goofy expressions, his lightning fast quips, and his own impressive dancing skills were marvelous. Debbie Reynolds was okay, but Jean Hagen's Lina Lamont was a splendid scream. The movie had me laughing out loud often, and I was held rapt by the dancing. The songs were delightful (I know I'm saying that word too much, but it fits), and it was great fun all around to watch. It's a little overly sweet, but it's supposed to be. Very charming, 9/10. Thanks for reading.