In 1951 one of the greatest movies of all time according to critics hit the theatres. One of the first of its kind this film was able to captivate the audience and keep them wanting for more… possibly an encore? Singin’ In The Rain was a musical about movies turned musicals. Set in the 1920s, specifically 1927 the technology of the “talkie” just dawned on American society. Said to be a flop it was the exact opposite and the Jazz Singer was a hit. In Singin’ In The Rain the main character Don Lockwood played by Gene Kelly plays an important role in turning Monumental pictures into a multimedia “talkie” Corporation. Personally I think this is probably one of the greatest movies and easily at the top of my favorite movies list. For the most part this goes the same for most critics although they say it’s the best “musical” not movie… oh well. Gene Kelley, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds are a star cast that can dance and sing, AND do both at the same time. It’s amazing to watch them clash so exuberantly across the screen while saying “Good Morning” to each other in song and dance. The sheer effect of this movie on society could accredit to its greatness. Whenever it rains, most people think of singing. Whenever it’s a boring job, you gotta make ‘em laugh. Although the conflicts between Lina Lamont (Jean Hagan) and Don Lockwood are difficult and sometimes hair wrenching, in the end Lina is taken down from her acting career and replaced rightfully by Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds). Singin’ In The Rain has won many awards, almost too many to count. Not only does it capture the appraise of the great Roger Ebert but it has also been acclaimed for an Oscar for Best Original Musical Score, and in 1989 the Library of Congress deemed Singin' in the Rain "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Not only does it have a lasting effect upon society but to the 3 dimensional earth as well considering it will never be destroyed. Although I’m a decently credible source, these awards and distinctions are great examples that this movie deserves to be on the top 100 list of all films. It sits among the ranks of Citizen Kane and The Lord of The Rings. Obviously Singin’ In The Rain isn’t as intellectually pleasing or allowing one to escape into a new world (Middle Earth), the cast and director Stanley Donen do a wonderful job to represent what Hollywood can do with great music and great dancers. If you liked movies such as Rent, or have at one time in your life seen Julie Andrews sing about the sound of music then you should definitely see this movie if you already haven’t (I’m assuming you have). Gene Kelly is an amazing director and dancer was right when making the decision to make a plot around songs, and then introduce that to the hungry audience that wanted more music in their lives. It’s a great movie as dawned by me and many other great actors, dancers, critics, and the Library of Congress. Go rent it.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Singin' In the Rain
In 1951 one of the greatest movies of all time according to critics hit the theatres. One of the first of its kind this film was able to captivate the audience and keep them wanting for more… possibly an encore? Singin’ In The Rain was a musical about movies turned musicals. Set in the 1920s, specifically 1927 the technology of the “talkie” just dawned on American society. Said to be a flop it was the exact opposite and the Jazz Singer was a hit. In Singin’ In The Rain the main character Don Lockwood played by Gene Kelly plays an important role in turning Monumental pictures into a multimedia “talkie” Corporation. Personally I think this is probably one of the greatest movies and easily at the top of my favorite movies list. For the most part this goes the same for most critics although they say it’s the best “musical” not movie… oh well. Gene Kelley, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds are a star cast that can dance and sing, AND do both at the same time. It’s amazing to watch them clash so exuberantly across the screen while saying “Good Morning” to each other in song and dance. The sheer effect of this movie on society could accredit to its greatness. Whenever it rains, most people think of singing. Whenever it’s a boring job, you gotta make ‘em laugh. Although the conflicts between Lina Lamont (Jean Hagan) and Don Lockwood are difficult and sometimes hair wrenching, in the end Lina is taken down from her acting career and replaced rightfully by Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds). Singin’ In The Rain has won many awards, almost too many to count. Not only does it capture the appraise of the great Roger Ebert but it has also been acclaimed for an Oscar for Best Original Musical Score, and in 1989 the Library of Congress deemed Singin' in the Rain "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. Not only does it have a lasting effect upon society but to the 3 dimensional earth as well considering it will never be destroyed. Although I’m a decently credible source, these awards and distinctions are great examples that this movie deserves to be on the top 100 list of all films. It sits among the ranks of Citizen Kane and The Lord of The Rings. Obviously Singin’ In The Rain isn’t as intellectually pleasing or allowing one to escape into a new world (Middle Earth), the cast and director Stanley Donen do a wonderful job to represent what Hollywood can do with great music and great dancers. If you liked movies such as Rent, or have at one time in your life seen Julie Andrews sing about the sound of music then you should definitely see this movie if you already haven’t (I’m assuming you have). Gene Kelly is an amazing director and dancer was right when making the decision to make a plot around songs, and then introduce that to the hungry audience that wanted more music in their lives. It’s a great movie as dawned by me and many other great actors, dancers, critics, and the Library of Congress. Go rent it.
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