Movie Review: Singin’ in the Rain

Movies much(prenominal)(prenominal) as Chicago, Moulin Rouge, and Singin in the rainfall are part of a file genre that places emphasis on medicine, dance, and song. This genre is known as the musical theater. The power of the songs in tunefuls explains why many people who have non seen the movie are still familiar with its title song Singin in the Rain. Aside from the memorable loads and lyrics, Musicals show eluding the singing and dancing skills of their stars. The critical and commercial success or failure of a Musical hinges not only on the storyline, as is the case with films of other genres, but the talents of the actors who bring the movies songs and dances to life.Singin in the Rain contains a egress of elements that key out it stand out from other American Musicals such as Chicago and Moulin Rouge. The atmosphere of Singin in the Rain is light and happy which is accomplished by the causas brightly colored clothing and the inclusion of comparatively few night films. This is not the case in either Chicago or Moulin Rouge, both of which have darker elements within them. Because the theme of Singin in the Rain is more playful than the serious theme depicted in Chicago, there is a greater layer of entertainment in Singin in the Rain. This movie was designed to be viewed by an audience seeking slender entertainmentan audience that need only sit back, relax, and enjoy the film from beginning to end.Many fresh musical productions are far more costly than was Singin in the Rain howalways, even with the discrepancy in production costs, sev timel clever and memorable musical depends from Singin in the Rain remain prevalent today.Because scripting and storyline are superseded in Musicals by choreography and score, the scenes most often remembered in a Musical are specific numbers contained within the film. One of my favorites from Singin in the Rain is Cosmo Browns (Donald OConnor) performance of suck in em Laugh. The songs lyrics and the number its elf reveal that Cosmo is Don Lockwoods ( ingredient Kelly) sidekick. Its clear that Cosmos job is to keep Lockwood laughing and to prevent him from concern over anything bad.Cosmos importunate performance in this number is easily the most comedic of the film. Singin in the Rain is filled with mise-en-scnes, and Cosmos Make em Laugh number uses mise-en-scne to its fullest. Every bit of setting, including the props and the people in this number are used by Cosmo as show instruments.Given the movies title, it isnt strike that the most famous number is Gene Kellys (as Don Lockwood) performance of the song Singin in the Rain. archives Convention dictates that rain signify sorrow or loneliness much as tense music in a horror movie signifies danger however, the gloom one might expect to pass over Kellys performance simply does not do so. Instead, this beautifully choreographed athletic dance and song number stands as Lockwoods proclamation that he has succeeded in his career and in his heart. Each step Gene Kelly performs is deliberateeach movement designed to thrill the audience the way Kellys Lockwood is himself thrilled by his fantastic fortune.The use of mise-en-scne in the number Singin in the Rain does not detract from Kellys performance it augments it. His wearing a felt hat allows his facial features to be seen without the rains moisture obscuring his emotions. The umbrella he carries adds a gentleman-like quality to his movements. The street on which he dances remains basically ramshackle and is perfectly illuminated by the well-placed snug lights. Personally, I think it is the most enjoyable rainy scene I have ever viewed in a movie.My only critical comments are centered on a portion of the films latter half during which time Lockwood, Cosmo, and R. F. Simpson (Millard Mitchell) are planning to make the musical film Dancing Cavalier. This is followed by the surreal performance Broadway Melody which I found unnecessary. The cleaning lady in this scene seemed to have come from nowhere, did not have a clearly defined family relationship with Lockwood or Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), but the odd emotion that was present in the number might be exemplification of American ideals.Singin in the Rain falls within the expected boundaries of the Musical. The ending is predictable (but not unsatisfyingly so) and relatively little tension exists the lovers meet serendipitously, and there is really no threat to their relationship.Singin in the Rain is from the 1950s, and because of this, slightly younger people might not find the movies content satisfying however, anyone, careless(predicate) of age, who can appreciate the outstanding singing and dancing performances of the movies characters will come by from the film satisfied. In addition, part of this films content reveals the early development of movies from the silent era forward, and much of this is not only interesting but humorous as well.I admit to having been ab initio skepti cal about enjoying this movie due to its age, but I found myself entertained throughout the holy film, and honestly, I can say that Singin in the Rain is the best Musical I have ever seen.ReferenceFreed, A. (Producer), & Donen, S. & Kelly G. (Directors). (1952). Singin in the rain. Motion picture. United States Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.