Singin’ in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Binding: DVD
Region: Region 1
Actor: Cyd Charisse, Mae Clarke, Harry Cody, Douglas Fowley, Lance Fuller
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Special Edition, Subtitled, NTSC
Run Time: 103 minutes
ASIN: B00006DEF9
Rated: G (General Audience)
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Release Date: 2002-09-24
Average Customer Review: 
(From 317 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews
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Decades before the Hollywood film industry became famous for megabudget disaster and science fiction spectaculars, the studios of Southern California (and particularly Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) were renowned for a uniquely American (and nearly extinct) kind of picture known as The Musical. Indeed, when the prestigious British film magazine Sight & Sound conducts its international critics poll in the second year of every decade, this 1952 MGM picture is the American musical that consistently ranks among the 10 best movies ever made. It’s not only a great song-and-dance piece starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and a sprightly Debbie Reynolds; it’s also an affectionately funny insider spoof about the film industry’s uneasy transition from silent pictures to “talkies.” Kelly plays debonair star Don Lockwood, whose leading lady Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) has a screechy voice hilariously ill-suited to the new technology (and her glamorous screen image). Among the musical highlights: O’Connor’s knockout “Make ‘Em Laugh”; the big “Broadway Melody” production number; and, best of all, that charming little title ditty in which Kelly makes movie magic on a drenched set with nothing but a few puddles, a lamppost, and an umbrella. –Jim Emerson
Customer Reviews
Hitting Uneven Notes in the Rain by Mark Baker
I have a feeling I am about to step on a few toes, but I just watched this for the first time, and I was less then impressed.
The movie revolves around movie stars during the transition from the silent films to the talkies. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) are two of the biggest stars in Hollywood. But when sound comes in, they begin to face problems. Not only do they have lines to learn, but they have to deal with microphones and other sound imposed technology. Even worse, Lina has a truly horrid voice.
Fortunately for their careers, Don has some help. His best friend Cosmo Brown (Donald O’Connor) is an able song man, and he turns their latest effort into a musical. Working behind the scenes, Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) dubs Lina’s voice. But will this be enough to save their careers?
Now I will be the first to admit that many of the song and dance numbers were great. The title song is wonderfully sung, the tap dancing of “Good Morning” was amazing, and Donald O’Connor’s performance in “Make ‘Em Laugh” made me laugh.
But the story that ties all this together is extremely weak. It was extremely predictable, yet at the same time several major plot points were just kinda dropped in our lap with no explanation. And don’t get me started on the bloated “Broadway Melody” that takes up 20 minutes near the end. I never did see the purpose in either movie. I was bored with it long before it was over.
I realize I am in the minority when it comes to this film. But I do feel the great musical numbers take up so much room the rest of the film isn’t given enough time to develop. Give it a chance if you are interested since so many people love it. But personally, I will be steering clear of it in the future.
Singin in the Rain by Kelly
This is one of the best movies ever made. With a talented cast consisting of Gene Kelley, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor you can’t go wrong. There are so many unforgettable scenes in this movie that no one could ever touch. Gene Kelley singing and dancing his way thru the neighborhood to Singin in the Rain, and all three companionably working their magic to Good Mornin.
I hate it by dnparadice
My girlfriend claimed that this was her favorite movie (when she was 2 I guess) so I got it for her and after watching it Im glad for two things:
1) I live in 2008 and they make movies with plots that are thicker than that of a red movie.
2) I have now seen 1 musical so you cant say,” well you have never seen one” when I say I hate musicals.
GLORIAT by Gloria A. Turnbull
AWESOME . JUST PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO SEE THIS MOVIE ANYTIME I WANT TO.
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