My Fair Lady (1964)

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• moon r

  
  One of the best musicals ever made, Cinderella as an Cockney English flower girl and her fairy godmother , a dyed-in-the-wool English linguistic specialist ... and confirmed bachelor. Sophisticated and endearing, certainly the dream can be derided, but ...it's savvy presentation… More
  One of the best musicals ever made, Cinderella as an Cockney English flower girl and her fairy godmother , a dyed-in-the-wool English linguistic specialist ... and confirmed bachelor. Sophisticated and endearing, certainly the dream can be derided, but ...it's savvy presentation makes for delectable entertainment.

• Jennifer X

  
  I can't stand Audrey Hepburn's voice, those songs, or Rex Harrison's being. Why, oh why, did it win that Oscar?

• Lady D

  
  A simplistic tale of class divide, a memorable array of songs and whilst Hepburn's interpretation of the humble Flower Girl's speech was quite over the top, Hepburn and Harrison were matched well in starring in this film together. It's somewhat disappointing that… More
  A simplistic tale of class divide, a memorable array of songs and whilst Hepburn's interpretation of the humble Flower Girl's speech was quite over the top, Hepburn and Harrison were matched well in starring in this film together. It's somewhat disappointing that Eliza's voice was not that of Audrey Hepburn's, but I'm sure it's because she looked the part and the person who's voice appears on the songs I hope has recognition. A long film, but a classic Musical.

• Dean M

  
  <i>Pygmalion</i>, the timeless George Bernard Shaw play, has been a success in every form in which it has been presented. This Oscar-Winning 1965 movie musical adaptation is no exception. Rex Harrison, as Professor Henry Higgins, is the perfect example of British class… More
  <i>Pygmalion</i>, the timeless George Bernard Shaw play, has been a success in every form in which it has been presented. This Oscar-Winning 1965 movie musical adaptation is no exception. Rex Harrison, as Professor Henry Higgins, is the perfect example of British class snob-bishness. Audrey Hepburn gives a fine performance as Eliza Doolittle. The reason for this is simple; Hepburn brings her "own spark of divine fire", (to quote Higgins) to the role and her vulnerability, mixed with her sweet, naive charm and even her wonderfully juvenile pettishness shown in "Just You Wait" all prove what a talented actress she really is.

• Spencer S

  
  My favorite musical of all time, with some of the best acting by Rex Harrison

• danny d

  
  my fair lady is a near perfect movie. the entire cast was perfectly chosen, possibly even to the point of being one of the most perfectly assembled casts in history, and each actor delivered perfectly, especially rex harrison in one of my favorite performances of all time. the music… More
  my fair lady is a near perfect movie. the entire cast was perfectly chosen, possibly even to the point of being one of the most perfectly assembled casts in history, and each actor delivered perfectly, especially rex harrison in one of my favorite performances of all time. the music fit the story perfectly, the dialogue was masterful in all but two scenes, and the plot was enthralling from start to finish. at 3 hours the film never dulls. brilliant.

• Thomas B

  
  one of the best musicals ever, my fair lady shows once again why audrey hepburn is one of the most well known names in movies

• Morgan S

  
  jeepers...Henery Higgens is an @$% hole! he is SOOO MEAN ! and tHat whole why can women be like men? what a sexist pig!

• Mark H

  
  One of the all-time great movie musicals is a veritable feast for the eyes and ears. Yes, the costumes, sets and music are all exquisite, but the film's inflated 3 hour length does start to plod after a while. Rex Harrison is the quintessential Professor Henry Higgins and… More
  One of the all-time great movie musicals is a veritable feast for the eyes and ears. Yes, the costumes, sets and music are all exquisite, but the film's inflated 3 hour length does start to plod after a while. Rex Harrison is the quintessential Professor Henry Higgins and Audrey Hepburn makes a charming Eliza Doolittle. Won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.

• Leigh R

  
  I love Audrey.

• Luke B

  
  Ah the good old days, when musicals could be fun and inventive not to mention downright hilarious, despite lasting 3 hours. Hepburn may be cruising toward obscene parody as Eliza Doolittle when using her "cor blimey" cockney accent but it works as one of the most comedic… More
  Ah the good old days, when musicals could be fun and inventive not to mention downright hilarious, despite lasting 3 hours. Hepburn may be cruising toward obscene parody as Eliza Doolittle when using her "cor blimey" cockney accent but it works as one of the most comedic characters in any musical. Stanley Holloway is another piece of inspired casting, taking on the role of her morally bankrupt (or so it may seem) father. Harrison was fully deserving of his Oscar. Speaking his songs as opposed to singing is simply in line with the wonderful self centered character he creates. All the songs have been so far integrated into popular culture that they are instantly recognisable even on a first time viewing. It manages to stay far from cheese or kitsch of many musicals and shows an interesting story, but more importantly interesting characters.

• Candy R

  
  Musical about a low class flower girl who wants to talk posh to elevate her status. One of Audrey Hepburn's most well known roles. All her screeching is very annoying and the ending is not convincing.

• Curtis L

  
  eh

• xGary X

  
  Pygmalion given the musical treatment in a witty class spanning romance. You'd have to be made of stone to not fall for Audrey Hepburn...

• Jeremy S

  
  An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Harrison is fantastic as the obliviously cruel Henry Higgins, and the beautifully sensational Eliza Doolittle (Hepburn). Although the acting is superb, the music is the film's enduring element. The best are: "I Could… More
  An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Harrison is fantastic as the obliviously cruel Henry Higgins, and the beautifully sensational Eliza Doolittle (Hepburn). Although the acting is superb, the music is the film's enduring element. The best are: "I Could Have Danced All Night", "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "The Rain In Spain," . Overall a great musical with some of the most memoriable songs in musical history.

• Lanning :

  
  Freddie, you should have stepped up to the plate, brah. A true only-in-Hollywood romance. I'm sure George Bernard Shaw is still spinning in his grave some 40 years later.

• Alec B

  
  There was a time when all you had to do to sweep the oscars was make a well costumed period musical in color with lots of big sets and a three hour run time. 'My Fair Lady' is mostly fun and well acted, but that final hour drags on way too much.

• Andrew F

  
  I didn't think it was that great. It was long, and I couldn't stand the professor guy (annoying played by Rex Harrison). Despite catchy songs, it is pretty much forgettable.

• Lauren D

  
  I liked it, but I felt it went for wayyy too long and Audrey Hepburn's character has got to be one of the most annoying characters in the history of film. I did think some of the songs were catchy, and even there ones that weren't, they weren't horrible. I thought… More
  I liked it, but I felt it went for wayyy too long and Audrey Hepburn's character has got to be one of the most annoying characters in the history of film. I did think some of the songs were catchy, and even there ones that weren't, they weren't horrible. I thought Hepburn over-acted a bit and her attempt at a Cockney accent was horrible. Overall though, I did enjoy it. Which is surprising because musicals are my least favourite genre.

• Ivan D

  
  Apart from the great musical numbers, which is already given to such a lavish silver screen reproduction of a stage musical, I'm particularly in awe with Rex Harrison's performance as Henry Higgins. Yes, it's quite destined for his character to, in some ways, be… More
  Apart from the great musical numbers, which is already given to such a lavish silver screen reproduction of a stage musical, I'm particularly in awe with Rex Harrison's performance as Henry Higgins. Yes, it's quite destined for his character to, in some ways, be connected and appreciate Audrey Hepburn's Eliza Doolittle. But never, even in a single time, did his character got out of sync with the blueprints of his personality. Give the best credit to George Bernard Shaw for the great characterization, but give the next to Harrison's unforgettable depiction. Audrey Hepburn was, as always, very charming in her role.She has put an overwhelming, stagy exaggeration to her street accent in the beginning of the film, then slowly transforms into a lady, which the film, although almost with a fairy-tale like atmosphere, has convincingly pulled off. Endings were always notorious to snap characters' out of their written traits just to push for an upbeat closing, but the two leads here in "My Fair Lady" never did. Just like "The Apartment's" "shut up and deal" closing line, it also took the same meager amount to finish off the film; And although with only few words it did end, we immediately knew, without showing the obvious and the literal, that it was indeed, a "loverly" ending...

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