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Summary: Shockingly poor renditions...
Review: This film is an embarassment of riches, from every point of view. Unfortunatly, it has "too many notes!" Being released at the same time as the great "Mary Poppins" it can only be compared, and between the two, the only one which doesn't date is the great "Mary Poppins," primarily because of it's star, Julie Andrews. "Mary Poppins is a superior film in every aspect.
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Summary: Where's Julie?
Review: This is a sumptuous production, with glorious costumes, production design,sound, and Rex Harrison as the Professor. What makes this a freakish musical to me is that the leading lady can't even sing. She's dubbed. All the way through you see poor Audrey Hepburn pouring her heart out as she pretends to mimic the lyrics. Dubbing the singing voices of stars is hardly new. Ava Gardner was dubbed in "Showboat", although her voice was perfect (as the pre-recordings prove). But then Ava wasn't the real focus of attention in "Showboat." kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel were and oh, man could they sing. Audrey Hepburn was chosen only because at that time she was an old-fashioned "Star!" The old studio system demanded that only a real "STar!" should star in a stupendous musical like "My Fair Lady." Audrey was reportedly heart-broken Oscar ignored her. Why? Because there were other people besides me who thought it bizarre that an entire musical was built around a performer who couldn't sing a note. Julie Andrews proved that she could not only sing in Mary Poppins but that she had that shimmering star quality that only a few possess. Those who heard Andrey Hepburn sing in real life said it was best the paying public didn't hear her. She had zero singing talent.
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Summary: IT ISN'T JUST GREAT IT IS LUVERLY!!!!
Review: My Fair Lady is a timeless classic and it is probably one of my favorite musicals. I love absolutely everything about it: the songs, the acting, the exsquisite costumes, beautiful sets, the delightful humor and the brilliant acting. This movie defines what great musicals are all about. Audrey Hepburn, what can I say. She played the role of the coarse and unrefined flower girl Eliza Dolittle to absolute perfection. The way she played the role was so convincing and the way she could grasp that cockney accent was sheer brilliance. Rex Harrison as the role of the bitter and sexist pig Professor Higgins, was amazing. I must say that not only is he sexy but his acting proved to be nothing more than perfect. Rex and Audrey make a terrific team in this movie, they really shine. My Fair Lady how sweet it is!
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Summary: Few of my movies would get 6 stars from me...
Review: but this one deserves them! This is probably the only movie that I could watch each night, and still laugh like crazy and sing along the tunes.Based on G. B. Shaw's novel "Pygmalion", "My Fair Lady" is a musical that had a great success on Broadway, before George Cukor masterfully filmed it. All the actors, with no exception, are extraordinary. I would like to point out Rex Harrison's (aka prof. Henry Higgins) fantastic expressiveness, in every movement of his body and face. You can tell the actors are doing a wonderful job, when you watch it for the 10th time, when you put each detail under the microscope of your hightened attention. You will notice that you have to laugh even harder, and that you have more and more fun each time you watch it. The songs are beautiful and funny at the same time. Before you'll notice, you will be singing "Lots o' chock'lit for me to eat...", "Just you wait 'enry 'iggins" and "The rain in Spain..." and many others that will move forever in your heart and memories. The DVD contains a full-lenght commentary packed with interesting details on the actors, the making, etc., and the singing voice of Eliza Doolittle (masterfully played by Audrie Hepburn), Marni Nixon, talks about some behind-the-scene events that I sure wasn't aware of. There is also a featurette and a very nice "Making of.." included. Considered how much joy this movie brought to my family and me, this was the best purchase so far. What are you still waiting? Buy this gem, run!
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Summary: My Fair Lady
Review: I first disagree with anyone who would suggest that Julie Andrews would of been better. I love Julie Andrews work, but Audrey Hepburn was the perfect choice for the role. If I've seen this movie once I've seen it a hundred times. The musical score was terrific and the costumes were just out of this world. Makes me wish that I lived in this era. I would like to see movies like this made even today, we need more movies like this not the trash that hollywood is putting out today
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Summary: The Rain in Spain Stays Mainly in the Plain !
Review: Yes! This is a wonderful movie that is a clasic for all generations. It is sad that some people have never seen it. I have watched it since I was little and still enjoy it to-day. The music, for one thing, is incredible and catchy. The story is sort of a twist on Cinderella. The acting is marvelous, and it is a pity that Audrey didn't get an oscar for it. (The oscar that year went to Julie Andrews for Mary Poppins, because people felt that Audrey had stolen this brodway role from her. Even Rex Harrison got an oscar). Everybody will love this film, I suggest that if you haven't seen it, get it to-day!
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Summary: Mixed Feelings
Review: I love Audrey Hepburn and this certainly showcases her many talents. However, I was disappointed that Julie Andrews was not given the role instead. Since she was already familiar with the material from her stage performances I was puzzled by the casting of Hepburn. Marni Nixon does a wonderful job of dubbing Hepburn's singing voice. The acting by the two leads is first-rate and truly magical.
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Summary: Ya Eliza
Review: I love this movie. The first time I saw it I hated it, but it's the sort that sticks in your mind and grows on you until you absolutely love it. You'll love "Just you wait, Enry Iggins." :) My name is Eliza and this movie makes it so much easier for people to remember. After a few times of people telling me "your name is so uncommon it's hard to remember." I just say "have you ever seen My Fair Lady? When you see me, just think of the film and you won't forget anymore. :) My great grandfathers last name was 'Higgins' so I like to joke with my friends about being a grand daughter of Eliza if she ever actually married that selfish old geek. :)
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Summary: "With a little bit o' luck" you will enjoy this movie.
Review: I have seen this for the first time and I really enjoyed it. The cast was superb and the dialog witty. It was a very interesting take on the story "Pygmalion". But beware--the songs are catchy and if you're not careful you may find them stuck in your head.
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Summary: I Couldv'e Watched All Night...
Review: Every time I finish watching this movie, I just want to rewind it and watch again. It is the best musical ever! Sure, that is a big claim to make, but it would be an even bigger one to deny it (in my opinion). The love story, the songs, the clothes-they're so great. But what really made me fall in love with it that it is a love story. What girl doesn't (at least secretly) wish that they could get dressed up in beautiful clothes to go to a ball with the man of their dreams? The only problem is that I really feel badly for Freddy in the end, not having won Eliza's affection- he was so nice to Eliza, and he wasn't afraid to tell her how he felt about her, unlike Henry. But that point aside, this movie is such a fun story, and you really want to see how it turns out. A true classic among classics, My Fair Lady is a must-see for anyone who has ever dreamed of being swept off their feet.
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