MY FAIR LADY Movie Musical

I actually found this on VHS in my house and was considering watching it tonight. I didn't because I'm sick and I fell asleep instead.

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haha emcee.

actually, I didnt mind this movie. not one of my favorites, but I do enjoy watching it on occasion.

am i right, however, to think that that wasnt audrey hepburn singing? or does she really sing?

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It is Marni Nixon singing.

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Nixon also dubbed for Kerr in The King and I.

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ahh thank you

see, it's just always different for me when the singer is dubbed. with the exception of Minnie Driver, cuz her singer you actually see.

But in this case, ts tsk Audrey

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"Why is this considered such a great, classic film?"

Unfortunately, much of what you seemed not to like is the result of your personal taste, so nothing really can be said to help you understand. While you found many of the songs boring, many others have found it one of the stronger scores ever written. It spawned many standards, and received much airplay on the popular radio stations at the time.

Probably it's best regarded feature is its book - which isn't too hard to come up with, as it's taken almost verbatim in parts from Shaw's Pygmalion.

It's also considered to have a strong cast (Audrey's casting and everything about her performance has always been hotly debated), led by the definitive work of Rex Harrison in his most famous role.

Aside from that, the film received a sumptuous budget, which was grandly spent on the settings and costumes. The orchestrations are first-rate, and the overall feel of the film is 'grand'.

Believe me, there are many who agree with you. I know of two prominant posters who have serious problems with it. One HATES the ending, and the other much preferred the tone and direction of the original stage production.

when will Cameron bring his production to Broadway? that would be awesome...

I've talked to people who walked out of the London production - they said they found it insulting. Starting off by cutting the Overture wouldn't really be the way to grab my attention - much less affection - either.

munku, I have, nvm about the Tsk tsk, it was an inside joke my friend and I had...

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I love this movie. The costumes are beautiful.

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*hugs copy of DVD* Quit picking on Audrey!

Updated On: 2/26/05 at 01:19 AM

Not to quibble too much, Dolly, but she couldn't 'beat out' Ms. Hepburn's Eliza because Audrey wasn't nominated. With the exception of a Golden Globe nomination in the musical/comedy actress category, her performance was essentially shunned by the critical community.