Still captures the magic....... but little else

Rating: 8/10 (12 January 2003)

Lets be honest, Singin in the Rain hasn't stood the test of time very well. The jokes just aren't funny and are oudated. Compared to todays standards, the acting is disgraceful. The songs are very dated. But, strangely enough, this is still one of the best MGM musicals. The beauty lies in the exhuberant set design. Particularly in the Broadway fantasy scene. The colours and lights bounce off the screen and makes you want to be there. The title song's set is still colourful, so, despite its flaws (and there are plenty of them) this is still enjoyable, and not just for critical snobs. 7.9 out of 10.