Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, famous for his dark and complex roles, shocked many when he revealed his top five favorite films. Four of them are gloomy classics like Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now.” But his last pick is a total curveball — the cult musical from 1952, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Mikkelsen admits he watches it at least once a year and it always brings a smile to his face. Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, this film is considered one of the best musicals ever made, famous for its charming story about the transition from silent to sound films, and unforgettable singing and dancing scenes. Mads highlights that Gene Kelly was a perfectionist and ambitious artist, evident in every frame. “Singin’ in the Rain” won two Oscars and remains an eternal classic that continues to delight audiences worldwide.
