Singin' in the Rain (1952)
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Reviews Counted:43
Fresh:43
Rotten:0
Average Rating:9.2/10
Consensus: Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical.
Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: "Just about the best Hollywood musical of all time," wrote Pauline Kael about SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has... [More]
Starring: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen
Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Reviews for Singin' in the Rain
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For humour and sheer energy, no musical betters Singin' In The Rain. Full Review |
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If you've never seen it and don't, you're bonkers. Full Review |
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5/5 |
There is a wonderful cynicism throughout Singin' in the Rain, with everybody either kidding themselves or pretending to be something they are not. Full Review |
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5/5 |
One of the highpoints of hoofin' history but, more importantly, an unadulterated joy. Full Review |
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...this one's the Taj Mahal, Armstrong's footprint on the moon, the 2001 Arizona-New York World Series, the Clash's London Calling, and the perfect foamy head on an expertly poured Guinness. Full Review |
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One of the shining glories of the American musical. Full Review |
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A fancy package of musical entertainment with wide appeal and bright grossing prospects. Full Review |
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At the time, this film was treated as just another MGM musical but over the years it has gained in stature and is now considered as one of the best American films ever made--Read why. Full Review |
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Come rain or shine, the Hollywood musical never got any better than this rip-roaring Stanley Donen/Gene Kelly classic. Full Review |
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Mandatory viewing for even the casual moviegoer. Full Review |
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5/5 |
The greatest musical ever!! A movie everyone should see over and over again. If it doesn't touch you, check your pulse.
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5/5 |
A big beautiful film! You can watch it 1000 times and still giggle!
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3/5 |
False picture of early talkie era is not nearly as good as its reputation.
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5/5 |
Hollywood's best musical
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4.5/5 |
Compounded generously of music, dance, color, spectacle and a riotous abundance of Gene Kelly, Jean Hagen and Donald O'Connor on the screen, all elements in this rainbow program are carefuly contrived and guaranteed to...put you in a buttercup mood. Full Review |
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4/4 |
Watching Singin' in the Rain is an exuberant, magical experience -- a journey deep into the heart of feel-good territory. Full Review |
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4/4 |
A rare musical whose story -- scripted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green -- is just as good as the songs. Full Review |
CommentLatest News for Singin' in the Rain
March 30, 2009:
Hollywood Legend Debbie Reynolds Reflects On her Life in Showbiz
Few stars from Hollywood's golden era have stayed in the spotlight as long as Debbie Reynolds. Ever since her breakout performance opposite Gene Kelly in 1953's Singin' in the... More...
June 18, 2008:
Cyd Charisse: 1922-2008 
Cyd Charisse, the actress and dancer who starred in classic MGM musicals such as Singin' in the Rain and The Band Wagon, has passed away at the age of 86. More...
June 22, 2007:
AFI Announces Top 100 Movies of All Time ... Again
Ten years ago the AFI gave us a list of the Top 100 American Films Ever Made -- and when that was done they churned out 15 other lists every few years. And then last night they... More...
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