Singin' in the Rain

What isn't there to love about this movie. It's probably the finest musical ever made, has an allstar cast, and can make me laugh even when I'm in the worst of moods. Singin' in the Rain is a comedy/musical parodying the difficulties, set backs, and some of the new possibilities of sound on film. While being so historically accurate it could nearly be a documentary of the times, it really excels in it's singing and dance numbers. The hilarious Donald O'Conner makes the movie for me. His spot on dance routines and absolutely perfect comedic control of his body (see: make em laugh skit) define the film. Kelly and Reynolds are also fantastic of course with more chemistry than you can shake a stick at. I can't praise the musical portions of the movie enough. Flawlessly executed and beautifully written and choreographed. The way the movie is told as a story from the now even more famous Lockwood also creates an interesting style.  On top of that, Singin' in the Rain is absolutely hilarious. The dialogue is genius, every line an instant classic. Lina Lamont's voice makes me laugh the first time I hear it on every viewing. The characters, music, and style create a near perfect movie.