Review of My Fair Lady (1964) by Brenden B — 07 Mar 2013

Every song in this musical is a hit. Rex Harrison is at his Rex Harrisoniest, and Audrey Hepburn reveals layer after layer of Eliza Doolittle. The costumes are brilliant, particularly in the artfully-staged, hilarious scene at the racetrack.

Stanley Holloway, who played Eliza's ne'er-do-well father on Broadway before bringing the role to the screen, steals his scenes. This movie earned every bit of its Best Picture Oscar and remains one of the best movie musicals of all time.