Review:
My Fair Lady (dvd)
overall review score: 4.5
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My Fair Lady is a classic musical film based on the stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion. The story follows a phonetics professor who bets that he can transform a Cockney flower girl into a lady by teaching her to speak properly.
Key Features
- Musical numbers
- Classic storyline
- Strong performances
Pros
- Iconic songs like 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly' and 'I Could Have Danced All Night'
- Acclaimed performances by Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison
Cons
- Some may find the plot dated or problematic in its portrayal of class dynamics