From song to dance to colors, this musical kept me tapping my foot the whole time I was watching. This was the first time I had ever watched Singin' in the Rain, and it certainly lived up to everything that I had heard of. While so many aspects of this movie struck me as profound and amazing there are two that I want to focus on: the first is the film technology of the movie and the second is the undeniable comedy this musical is known for.
Singin' in the Rain not only tells the story of the radical change in film technology in the 1920's, but also shows the advancement of film technology in the movie itself. Anyone who watches this movie, will say how the colors of this movie are one of things that strikes a viewer first, and is simply so hard to forget. The movie itself, shows the drastic journey Hollywood was on, when their world was rocked as "talkies" were being introduced. It shows the obstacles that must be faced to make a movie with sound, and soon realized the voicing coaches were needed to make this movie successful. However, this musical is not only known for the technology that was displayed in the story line of the film, but the film itself. Singin' in the Rain was filmed in Technicolor which is what made the colors of the picture pop and really stand out. The directors of this movie went to far lengths to make sure that this film would be shown in the best film technology that it could be in 1952. Not only did the colors of the film make the movie stand out, but so did their costumes, sets, effects and sound. All these aspects were the best of its kind at this point, and each contributed to making this one of the best, if not the best, musical ever.
Another thing that made this movie great was the not only the singing and dancing talent, but the fact that this musical was also a comedy. One of the most impressive things about this film is the fact that it was not based off a Broadway play at first. It was quickly written and turned into a movie, then following a Broadway play. To add to this, the amazing singing and unbelievable dancing, this musical was also funny! The screenwriters Comden and Green found a way to take serious issues of Hollywood in the 20's and turn them into a way to laugh about everything. This script is known for its wittiness and one-liners...one of the funniest scenes is when Lina can never find the microphone in the flowers. This musical would not be where it is without its ability to bring comedy relief to such a stressful time for Hollywood. This musical should not be underestimated, and will continue to be know for its hysterical one-liners, and wittiness between the characters.
This musical brings joy to the heart, a kick to your step and keeps you humming the songs throughout the day. The dancing, singing, comedy and film technology truly make the movie what it is today. Singin' in the Rain has stolen my heart by the sweet and witty script, and is sure to steal yours too!
