A review with a 2019 lens

Rating: 9/10 (11 August 2019)

I have seen this film at least five times in my life, most recently in Aug 2019. The music and dance numbers hold up. My favorite being, Singin' in the rain, Good morning, and Gotta Dance. Donald O'Conner has a water like fluidity about his movements. Gene Kelly is strong in his style, athletic, with a soothing singing voice. I believe this was Debbie Reynolds film debut. She was 20 years old at the time. Guess how old Gene was? 40.
Which causes me to pause.....that's just creepy. Gene is old enough to be Debbie's Father. I know, I know, they are characters in a movie. It's a script, make-believe. Frankly I am fed up with it all. Nothing new, older men have dated and married younger women throughout time. It's still awkward. Examples are elderly man and Anna Nicole Smith. Hugh Hefner and all of his teenage girl friends. Yes, I am angry. Why can't I watch a couple on screen that is within five years of each other?