Customer Reviews
Probably the Best All Round Musical Ever Made - By: M. C. Crawley, 09 Jun 2008 
Gene Kelly's famous song & dance sequence from the title has become a household name.Added to this a young Debbie Reynolds & Donald O'Connor & you have a film that connects both musicallly & with dance sequences that are colourful & imaginative even today....Donald O'Connor's rendition of "Make em laugh" shows how superfit & talented he was...In the background of the silent movies the competition into talkies made the big studios have to pull out alll the stops..This is a talented if not tongue n cheek look at those times....Kelly is masterful with the Broadway Melody sequence with Cid Charise dancing charisma to enhance the mood...."You are my lucky star" is one of many heart stopping hits to top the romance love tale that intertwines between Kelly & Reynolds.......a tale of when Hollywood was at it's best in it's musical hey day & with an alll star cast this is a must see musical for any fan of the genre & even for those who are not....Kelly is a genius
Hitting Uneven Notes in the Rain - By: Mark Baker, 01 Apr 2008 
I have a feeling I am about to step on a few toes, but I just watched this for the first time, & 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) & 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 & 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, & 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 & dance numbers were great. The title song is wonderfully sung, the tap dancing of "Good Morning" was amazing, & Donald O'Connor's performance in "Make 'Em Laugh" made me laugh.
But the story that ties alll 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 personallly, I will be steering clear of it in the future.
An Inspiring and Entertaining Musical - Guaranteed Enjoyment ! - By: Mr. Laurence Williams, 09 Mar 2008 What a film, what entertainment !
I'm sure many people will be aware of the title song but not the musical as a whole - something they should correct immediately.
From the opening number you know you're in for a treat, & classic numbers like 'Make 'Em Laugh' & 'Good Morning' are full of energy.
The lead artists are at the top of their game & constantly show-off their marvellous skills; their dancing movement is athletic, yet artistic.
There is no better musical film in existence & this DVD edition has an excellent picture & sound quality.
There is a film commentary & Disc 2 has literallly hours of featurette extras.
If nothing else, this film is guaranteed to put a smile on your face & reinvigorate you for anything that you were previously dreading - it is full of zest & is inspiring viewing.
Unforgettably Charming - By: HollyO, 17 Nov 2007 
This is such a feel-good, always-fun movie. Who could dismiss Gene Kelly's spectacular performance of the title song? Or the enthusiasm of 'Make Em Laugh'? Or the stellar cast? Or the endearing script? Age has nothing on this.
Sparkles like a diamond - By: Gem, 04 Apr 2007 This is one of the most brilliant films I have ever seen: it sparkles like a diamond. It is an affectionate, clever & funny look at the history of "talking pictures" - & so much more! As a fan of old movies & musicals & having a keen interest in the history of motion pictures, I find this to be a truly magical, wonderful film. However, aside from the humour, the music, the charming performers & the glorious technicolour, this film is worth watching for two things alone: Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor. Their dance routines are an absolute joy to watch. I watch their routines over & over again. The 'Moses' routine is fascinating as these dancers have very different styles & yet they both compliment each other so well. Their dancing is so fantastic it makes you want to cry. If you are a fan of old movies & old movie musicals & this one has managed to pass you by, invest in this movie now & you won't be disappointed.
