Easily the finest movie musical of all time

Rating: 10/10 (17 April 1999)

For sheer enjoyment, no movie ever made beats Singin' in the Rain. Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly remind us why vaudeville was as popular as it was in the 20s, Debbie Reynolds lights up the screen, and Jean Hagen gives the performance of her career-of anybody's career for that matter. If the title dance sequence doesn't get you moving, then there's no hope for you. There are only two down spots, "Beautiful Girl" and the never-ending "Broadway Melody" dance sequence (but the latter is worth it just to see Cyd Charisse). The rest of the movie is flawless.