Singing In The Rain Analysis

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Singing in the Rain is a movie that I enjoy a lot. In this critique I will be talking about how the story interests me, and how that story is a Macguffin. I will also be talking about the choreography, and the dancing, as well as the music.
One of the things I like the most about Singing in the Rain is the plot or story. It is interesting to learn about the transition of silent films to "talkies". I can’t believe how hard it was for people to make that transition. Some people lost their jobs because they didn't sound very good. Like the Jean Hagen’s character Lina Lamont who's voice was very high pitched and screechy, and when audiences heard her voice they laughed at her.
Actors also had a hard time not using grand gestures in their movements. After sound was added …show more content…

There are a few things about the dances I do not like, but overall all the choreography is beautiful. My favorite dance number is Moses Supposes. I love everything about this dance; the tap dancing is my favorite part, and it is on point with the music. Something about tap dancing really says Broadway to me. However it is Donald O’Conner that really makes this dance my favorite. He makes it playful and silly, while the song is super catchy. I also really like Donald’s other dance number Make ‘Em Laugh. He adds so much personality to this little number and he sings it beautifully. It really does make me laugh. The Broadway Melody ballet is another dance number I really like. I think Cyd Charisse is beautiful and so are both of the white outfits she wears in this number. The dissolve from her in one dress to the other is a nice touch. I think that Kelly and Charisse dance so well together; they are so in sync with each other, I find it to be a very romantic ballet. The part where they kiss is my favorite because you can just feel the passion between them and you can see how passionate a dance like this

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