Singin’ in the Rain Comical lines, excellent song and dance, and devoted love are only three of many of the things that make Singin’ in the Rain, directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, a true masterpiece. The musical about making a musical has inspired many, and amazed many more. First, the athleticism required to make such a movie is incredible, demanding top physical conditions, but not necessarily being given what’s being demanded. Second, irony comes into play during this film multiple times, not showing in the film itself until finding out more about the making of the film. Third, Singin’ in the Rain is barely an original movie, with most of the characters based off of real personalities at the time and the songs all taken from previous