Singin' in the Rain 4K UHD Review
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- "Gotta dance!" One of the greatest movies of all time has arrived on the 4K UHD format! In this episode, we'll discuss the new restoration, the special features, and the enduring legacy of this classic!
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I just saw "Singin' in the Rain" for the first time. I feel reborn. Makes me realize we haven't scratched the surface of what film can do.
I saw this movie for the first time with a live orchestra as a young teen with my then girlfriend. We were the youngest people there lol. I loved it, it was a great experience, I thought it was hilarious. Gene Kelly’s wife was there too! Turns out they didn’t actually mix the water with milk to make it show up better and Gene Kelly slipped shorter skirts past the censors by shortening them after they were measured. One of the best theatre experiences of my life, it was amazing. Can’t wait to pick up the 4K.
I've had the 60th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition box set of this marvelous film since 2012, but you've sold me on having this 4K for best presentation viewing. I'm excited to revisit this gem. Heath, as usual, very clever set background.
I just watched this for the first time and loved it! Cosmo is the true star of this film but all stars perform a great buddy comedy/musical.
Can't wait to pick this up when it comes out. A classic for sure!!!! Great Review.
Aside from The Wizard of Oz, Singin' In the Rain is probably one of the very first Hollywood musicals I ever watched. From the get-go, I immediately LOVED it and there was a period in my life when I was a teen that I'd watch Singin' In the Rain at least once every single day (this went on for, like, 5 years, I kid you not). I know every line, every lyric, every tap, every EVERYTHING of this film.
Wow, you've seen this movie A LOT! That's so cool.
I've not seen Singin' in the Rain. Or at least not since I was a kid. I went through a phase [if 20-40 can be called a phase] when I convinced myself I hated all musicals. As an entire genre. Then I shared a house with a friend who was musicals obsessed. She got me to watch and go see musicals. So...money dependent and UK availability dependent...I might buy this. And The Wizard of Oz (which I adore and have seen on the Big Screen at the BFI).
@@Lokster71 Granted, musicals aren't for everybody BUT I sincerely feel that Singin' In the Rain (and The Wizard of Oz) are exceptions to that rule. My sister, who absolutely hates musicals, actually doesn't mind Singin' In the Rain. She says she can tolerate it. Still, if you watch it and end up not liking it, that's okay!
@@VanessaButtino My friends tutorials have improved my liking for musicals so I should get around to it anyway.
@@CerealAtMidnight I could be wrong, but I think The Wizard of Oz and Singin' In the Rain are the two films I've seen the most number of times.
The image issue is down to the original film negative being destroyed in a fire many years ago. Nice in depth review. Subbed!
I remember watching this movie all the time at my grandma's when I was little. and I just showed the "Singing in the Rain" song clip to my 2 daughters today and they loved it, might have to pick this up now that it has a pristine version.
When I was a teenager I didn't like musicals at all. However, when I watched Sing In The Rain on a black and white tv set I loved it. And I am a typical Aussie bloke. I bought the soundtrack on CD and VHS tape in the 1980s and I still own all the DVD versions too. I can't wait to buy this in 4K.
I am waiting for Showboat (1950), Annie Get Your Gun (1951), and Oklahoma (1955), 42nd Street (1933) to be released on 4K.
I just picked this movie up on 4k today and I can't wait to watch it. I have never seen it. I actually Love seeing old movies for the first time on 4k. My wife and I Love old movies. Our local theater, which is over a hundred years old, had a special event last week where they showed a Buster Keaton silent movie with a live orchestra and it was Great. Love the channel.
That Buster Keaton screening sound amazing!
I honestly hope Warner Bros comes out with a 100th anniversary 4k UHD box set next year like what they did on their 90th anniversary 9 years ago
What would you include in a 100th Anniversary WB 4K set?
@@CerealAtMidnight How about: Gone with the Wind; Casablanca; The Maltese Falcon; Meet Me in St. Louis; The Best Years of our Lives; The Searchers; An American in Paris; A Streetcar Named Desire; North by Northwest?
One of the Best! Good mornin! 🌞 ☔️
This movie is so iconic on many levels. Just the whole dance routines are so good. I watch it on occasion and am impressed how great it is.
Most likely others have commented this, but you left out a very important fact this being that the original 35mm film negative was destroyed in a fire. Being so this new 4K version is really a work of love and we con forgive any “problems” with the quality. Anyway a great review and I have placed an order because of it.
I'm aware of the statement that the OCN was destroyed but I don't know the source of the new transfer, so I avoided discussing it at all in an attempt to prevent speculation, which I don't think is fair to include in reviews. But if WB minted this 4K restoration from existing prints or other elements, it truly is an exceptional work of art worthy of the film's legacy.
@@CerealAtMidnight Thank you for your reply
I love your enthusiasm, Heath. You really express how I feel about the classics. I wish you could do more pre-'65 reviews. I do get the sense that you tend to concentrate more on 70's-80's. Nevertheless, thanks for displaying a movie I love and can't wait for the 4k version.
I thought I talked more about older movies than anything else! If you're not following CerealAtMidnight.com, you might be missing some of my reviews. This week alone, I've posted reviews for Singapore from 1947 and The Raging Tide from 1951, two films that are featured in Kino Lorber's new Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema VI box set. I also recently posted a review for The Whistle At Eaton Falls (1951), and Billy Wilder's The Apartment (1960).
Also, I hope you're watching the Classic Film Flavors series that I'm doing with my friend Vanessa Buttino right here on this channel!
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Singapore: www.cerealatmidnight.com/2022/04/review-singapore-1947.html
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The Whistle At Eaton Falls: www.cerealatmidnight.com/2022/04/review-whistle-at-eaton-falls-1951.html
The Apartment: www.cerealatmidnight.com/2022/04/review-apartment-1960.html
Classic Film Flavors Episode 4: www.cerealatmidnight.com/2022/04/classic-film-flavors-episode-4.html
@@CerealAtMidnight Wow! I really have missed alot! Thanks, Heath.
This is my next purchase . I haven't seen it yet but it's iconic.
Thought this was a Films at Home video from the thumbnail for a minute.
That's unintentional. I'm just trying to up my thumbnail game, with the help of some of my friends. Basically, keep my face out of it, keep the box art as the focus, and put 4K on front street.
Singing in the Rain is a big blindspot for me I have to rectify. Maybe someday soon we'll get An American in Paris in 4K!
I was just wondering how you watch your movies? I mainly rip my stuff to my Plex server and use it as my own personal Netflix. Now that I have a PS5 I sometimes put the disc directly in there even though it doesn’t support Dolby Vision. I do not have a stand alone UHD player they are just expensive for a good one.
Do you use Plex for UHD? Do you have a player you recommend? I’m interested in your opinion. Keep up the great work, I appreciate all of your content
Hey Dan! I do not use Plex or a PS5. My primary player is an LG UBK90, which has Dolby Vision.
The original negative of this was destroyed in a fire if I'm not mistaken, so they had to work off of something else. (I think the commentary said something about it) Great review as always, and I can't wait for this disc!
I’ve heard the negative was destroyed, but this movie totally appears to be sourced from original elements, so I dunno. I don’t think WB has revealed the source, but I could be wrong. If it’s from a print and not OCN, then lots of people have gone frame by frame to erase any and all blemishes.
The dvd had three documentaries, 1 of them is in the new set. Looks like I’m keeping my dvd in the collection and adding this beauty when it drops slightly in price. $35 is high for my liking.
It’s $27 on amazon
@@CerealAtMidnight not in Canada
Deep Discount ships to Canada and it might end up being a bit cheaper: www.deepdiscount.com/singin-in-the-rain/883929786381
Love this movie. Was lucky enough to see on big screen a few years back. Has to be best musical of all time.
So jealous you saw it on a big screen!
@@CerealAtMidnight If you ever get the chance, would highly recommend.
@@vuuk I saw a special screening of it a few years ago too--a lot of fun to see on the big screen!
Donald O’Connor didn’t come out of Make em Laugh unscathed he hurt himself rather badly in rehearsal but had to carry on and still do the final takes for a Stanley Donen.
Need American in Paris on 4K. My Favorite Gene Kelly movie is It's always Fair Weather
I'm good with my blu ray, but I did watch it for the actual anniversary and echo your sentiments. I'm not big into musicals (I've been more open to them over the past few years), but this is one I loved on first viewing and is always one I consider for best musical. I love movies set in classic Hollywood and this is a top tier entry in that category.
As I only have the DVD of this it is time for me to upgrade I think. With this new 4k release did they fix that frame jump in that scene with cyd charisse?
The original print burned up in a fire so no. It's still there.
@VIDEOgameDROME I ask because the technology does exist to fill in the missing frame. This was done for the restoration of Richard III where bits edited out were put back in but there were a few missing frames and cgi filled in the gaps to make it seamless. But with singing in the rain that jump is so well known I think people just accept it for what it us.
I mean the new west side story all the actors we're singing and dancing on set they were doing all three
Okay, let's see what others think about this.
Is the modern movie musical, as seen in West Side Story, evidence that the spirit of Singin' in the Rain is alive and well? Do these modern performers have the same charisma and talent that the actors who grew up in the Vadeville era displayed?
@@CerealAtMidnight I think on some level yes they do
@@CerealAtMidnight The tendency in contemporary films has been to edit so fast that you can't actually see what the actors are doing seamlessly, which is a lazier strategy in terms of the actors themselves. A dance can be manufactured from bits. But watch Fred Astaire movies and he dances entire scenes without cuts because he felt to do otherwise was cheating. You have to actually be a perfect dancer to do it that way.
Since it's one of my favorite comedies I'll have to get it on 4k but the special edition has been an absolute debacle. It was supposedly a Zavvi exclusive but they changed their listing multiple times and no one who pre ordered has any idea which version they even purchased. And there's supposedly a Best Buy version that still hasn't gone up for pre order.
Amazing film!
I haven't seen Singing In The Rain in decades but remember parts of it. Sorry Heath but when I think Singing In The Rain I think A Clockwork Orange I can't help it this movie ruined the song for me for life. Good review and cool video Heath!👍
You've always been more drawn to horror than to any other genre, so I had a feeling you'd connect more with ol' Alex than Gene. I like what Kubrick does with the song, but it doesn't tarnish the original for me.
@@CerealAtMidnight yeah the original is a classic but Alex made it more prevalent lol. Thanks for answering to my comment!😊
@@hectormontalvo5565 I've seen both films multiple times and always think of the original film when I hear the song, not the later movie. Different perceptions, I guess.
@@OuterGalaxyLounge yeah I guess!👉😀👈