I love musicals. Why? Because they're just so fun. And that's why I am so excitedly looking forward to Damien Chazelle's upcoming La La Land. To prepare, I watched Singin' in the Rain, the legendary movie musical. The music is iconic: Good Morning, Singin' in the Rain, Make Em Laugh. And of course, Gene Kelly was a dancer. There is that gorgeous dance scene in the rain with the umbrella. Now that is iconic.
The plot is quite light. It is about the transition from silent movies to the talkies, a classic story that has been told many times since Singin' in the Rain, such as in Best Picture winner The Artist. I love the depiction of Old Hollywood. It is really a magical period for a movie lover. But it's not about the plot. Good old song and dance are all you need.
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