Eliza Doolitle (Audrey Hepburn) is a street flower-girl, a "snivleing gutter-snipe" who sells flowers for what little money she can get. One night, she has a chance meeting with the snobbish, arrogant Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison).
Higgins proposes a wager to his friend, Colonel Hugh Pickering (Wilfrid Hyde-White), that he could take this "street urchin" and turn her into a proper lady, one presentable in high society. But, he does not act on the wager; he throws some money at Eliza and leaves for the night. Eliza decides to take him up on his offer and comes to his home the very next day to tell him that she will take him up on his offer.
The best thing about My Fair Lady perhaps is the great writing. It's hilarious. The quick wit and insulting tongue of Professor Higgins gives this move life. Even Eliza Doolittle spits out the quips, which make it a rather commical musical.
Plot: 
Comming from the Broadway play, there were high expectations of My Fair Lady, and it delivers. It's a simple plot, but one that gives its all. It is a funny, witty, and charming picture that has all the right elements. Best of all, it all makes sense!
Visual Effects:
There really arn't any to speak of.
Sound:
It is a musical, and the songs are great, as always.
Character Development:
We know little to nothing at first about Professor Henry Higgins, but as the film goes on, we learn a lot about Higgins, right up untill the very end of the film. Even Eliza Doolittle changes (she's supposed to): Eliza goes from street girl to elegant lady, in a very short period of time (It is the plot of the movie after all.)
Atmosphere:
It is a period piece, set in 1900's London. Costumes are impressive, but the sets look static and too stage-like.
Realism:
No one really knows -unless they've been there- what it is truely like to be "out on the street." This film gives you an idea.
Warren�s Rating: 
Movies it beat out for Best Picture:
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, (1964); Alexis Zorbas, (1964);
Becket, (1964); Mary Poppins, (1964)
6.43/10Is the movie worth your time to watch?
27-03-03
Age at win: 57
Nominated for: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Professor Henry Higgins, My Fair Lady
Nomination: 2/2 (acting), 2/2 (total); Win: Only
Rex Harrison gives an oustanding performance in My Fair Lady. It is funny, witty, and charming. His quick wit and hilarious insults add to the character of Professor Henry Higgins.
But, what tuely makes this performance great is that he can not only act, but sing as well! When he does sing, his voice isn't dubbed, and the songs sound great.
27-03-03
