Singin' in the Rain

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (U)
D: Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen
MGM (Arthur Freed)
US 1952
102 mins

Musical/Comedy

W: Adolph Green & Betty Comden
DP: Harold Rosson
Ed: Adrienne Fazan
Mus: Nacio Herb Brown

Gene Kelly (Don Lockwood), Debbie Reynolds (Kathy Selden), Donald O'Connor (Cosmo Brown), Milland Mitchell (R.F. Simpson), Jean Hagen(Lina Lamont)

Quite possibly the most iconic musical from the golden age of the genre, simply due to its title song and inspired song-and-dance performance from Gene Kelly.
Set during Hollywood's transition from silent films to talkies, a film star sees her stardom fade as another sees theirs growing brighter, much like A Star Is Born, but with a brand new twist, as the young ingenue is reluctant to take the limelight and is content to remain the unsung hero as another claims the glory, but she eventually achieves the recognition she deserves.
While the musical genre itself has become less and less fashionable, this is one film that still feels fresh and vibrant, mostly due to its comic screenplay, engaging performances and energetic choreography. 
The perfect musical? You're darn tootin'! It sure is the perfect feel good movie. 
10/10

Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain
Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain