The distinction between a woman and a girl selling flowers isn’t about her actions, but rather how people respond to her. Wealthy phonetics expert Professor Henry Higgins, played by Rex Harrison, takes on a bet: he believes he can transform a boisterous London flower girl, Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), into someone acceptable in high society. This film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion," brought to the stage by Lerner and Loewe, is genuinely delightful. The movie received 8 Oscars, which seems entirely appropriate given the excellent acting, songs that evoke strong emotions, beautiful costumes (designed by Cecil Beaton), and director George Cukor’s skill in combining theatrical elements with realistic portrayals of human relationships. Julie Andrews had previously portrayed Eliza Doolittle on stage, and some people were disappointed when Hepburn was cast for this film version. However, it ultimately doesn't diminish either performer's legacy; Andrews created another wonderful work with "Mary Poppins," while Hepburn (whose singing was dubbed by Marni Nixon) is captivating here, being simultaneously humorous, touching, and strikingly beautiful. It’s not necessarily for everyone—it requires a fair amount of attention due to its 170-minute length, and some viewers may find certain background details problematic. Personally, I never feel the need to check the time while watching; I'm too busy enjoying the music and being charmed by everything. If you connect with it on your initial viewing, it’s a kind of appreciation that can endure indefinitely. Bloomin Loverly! 9/10

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