Singin' in the Rain

The difference between the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain and the use of the song in the 1971 move A Clockwork Orange differ by happiness and violence. The first movie was a love story, and the Singin’ in the Rain song was sung when the main character was in love. Two decades later the song was sung by a man while raping a woman, reversing the context of the song. The disturbing scene surprisingly was made light by the “happy” song, possibly creating a lighter feel for the audience while watching such a troubling scene. It also proved how sick and twisted the character was, singing such a happy song while performing such disturbing acts.