I had never seen this movie before but my friends Jocey and Celia insisted I had to, and I’m so glad I did. :) The “Make ‘Em Laugh” sequence has been something I’ve known and loved for years, and I can’t believe I was depriving myself of the rest of this film for so long. Gorgeous, vibrant, joyful, funny, and cornball in all the best ways. 

And the dancing! A beautiful physicality that is all but gone from modern film in the most crushing way. It’s why those dancing scenes with Channing Tatum in Hail, Caesar! made my heart soar so much; a glimmer of what talent might still exist, hidden in the repertoire of some of our greatest stars, if only someone were to just fucking usher it out of them! Give us more incredible choreographed dancing routines, goddamn it! The people deserve it!

cosmo is the true star of this film where is his movie where is his oscar

I’m late to the party but yeah, it’s as good as people make it seem.
One of the more entertaining films I’ve seen, not a single dull moment. Also Cosmo is the best part of it.

"Call me a cab."

"Alright, you're a cab!"

I didn't know my dad wrote this

if you have noticed a sudden uptick in 20th century classics on your activity feed, don’t worry, it’s just me, trying to develop some Taste over here. and my god. i am loving it

but im realizing that with each classic film i watch i dumbfoundedly tell everyone i know that IT REALLY IS GREAT! only to be met with a chorus of some variation of “we know, bitch”

I hate this film.

It makes me want to sing and dance.

And whenever I sing and dance a unicorn loses its horn.

Turning it into a horse with an ugly bald spot.

Forcing a mane comb over.

A mane over.

Manover.

Mover.

Move.

And we're back to dancing.

Bloody film.

*dances away to the sound of falling unicorn horns*

i wish we could turn all bad movies with lost potential into big sweeping musicals that would really solve a lot of my problems

I didn’t expect a musical from the early 50’s to make me laugh so hard. I’m not even into musicals that much, but I loved every minute of this. It’s nothing but a good time of joyful entertainment, glorious songs, and stunning choreography.

The plot about silent pictures and the transition to sound went over my kids’ heads but when Donald O’Connor launched into “Make ‘Em Laugh” my daughters both simultaneously bolted up out of their chairs ... and started dancing.

Cinema: the art or technique of making motion pictures.

Artistry: artistic quality of effect or workmanship.

Craftsmanship: the quality of design and work shown in something made by hand.

Joy: a state of happiness or felicity.

Timeless: not affected by time.

Illuminating: providing insight, clarity, or understanding.

Appeasing: to bring to a state of peace or quiet.

Alleviating: to make (something, such as suffering) more bearable.

Singin' in the Rain: all of the above.

DONALD O'CONNOR KING OF STAGE PRESENCE AND LIGHTING UP THE SCREEN WITH HIS EVERY MOVE

What a gem! I was little when I first saw this film and I only remembered bits and pieces. After growing up performing in musicals then and immersing myself in the world of classic films, I can now truly appreciate the loving tribute that is Singing' in the Rain. The music and dancing is absolutely stellar - Gene Kelly positively radiates joy, strength, and charisma when he taps. It's also shot very well, with thoughtful framing (e.g. end of "Moses Supposes") and well-timed close-ups. I'm very glad I had the chance to watch this again after so many years - it was very much worth it.

Movie leaves me speechless every time I watch it. Such a gorgeous and wholesome experience. Might be the best movie musical ever made.

Lena’s only crime was having a goofy voice

hmmmmm this may be responsible for more parts of my personality than i thought 🤔

disclaimer: i did not take tap classes because of this film; i was forced by my mother

Damn, knock em dead

gene call me a boa constrictor

esse aqui é lendário, caras

Adored every minute of this one. An understandably iconic classic with breathtaking choreography at nearly every step. Timeless and gorgeous. The scene between Kelly and the dancer with the streamlined cloth dress is damn masterful. Costumes and sets were just divine works as well.

I don’t like musicals normally so I wanted to hate this movie, but damn...

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