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Arthur

10 Ratings: 0.8

A movie directed by Jason Winer

As a high-concept Hollywood pitch, remaking the charming Dudley Moore 1981 comic romp about a man-child billionaire playboy with a rather serious drinking problem and installing Russell Brand as the new lead sounded like a pretty good idea. With Brand's … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Comedy

Cast: Helen Mirren, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzman, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, Geraldine James, see all

Director: Jason Winer

Genre: Comedy

Release Date: 8 April 2011 (USA)

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review by CRSwanson. April 09, 2011

Surprisingly good

Upfront, I liked this movie, though apparently I was one of the only people who did. Perhaps I’m helped by not having seen the original movie. I grew up in the 1980′s, and I was certainly aware of the movie. God knows I heard That Song everywhere. But I never actually got around to watching the film, even as an adult. This meant that I could view this movie for what it is rather than compare it. And what it is was actually pretty good. Yes, it’s perhaps a bit much … more

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review by ryguy4738. August 30, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Not a bad remake; not a good one. Arthur has lost most of its charm, but not quite all of it.

** out of **** Just about every Hollywood remake is unnecessary. Good, I've gotten that out of the way; now I can properly review the recent re-make of the classic 80's comedy favorite, "Arthur". The original is a very good film, one that I enjoyed thoroughly, and also one that I never quite wanted to see being remade. But it was bound to happen eventually. The good news about the final product (the remake) is: it's not bad. It is well-cast in some areas, it is moderately … more

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review by AphroditeM. April 08, 2011

posted in Picktainment

Review: Russell Puts His Brand on ‘Arthur'

Perhaps like most viewers who have watched and been longtime fans of the original 1981 Arthur film, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli, I went into the new Arthur experience convinced I might not like it. I was surprised to find that it was certainly a pleasant film with many moments of genuine laughter but also not different enough to warrant a remake. Too many scenes were borrowed from the original making it impossible to not reference and compare the two versions. … more

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review by zstoner66. April 07, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Arthur

There are those that will cry foul on this movie. That a remake of Arthur during a recession is unseemly and any attempt to try and recreate the brilliance of Dudley Moore would be fool hearty. Sure all of that is true but the original is about a drunk with one liners, that movie has been redone so many times why not try to re-share the story for a new generation. Both old and new Arthur focus in on a drunken millionaire living up the high life, but he is forced … more

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review by Chris_Pandolfi. April 09, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Brand Boozes It Up

Star Rating: I won’t dispute the greatness of the original 1981 version of Arthur. I will say that, in its own right, this 2011 remake is funny and often times quite charming. This is thanks in large part to the spot-on casting of Russell Brand, who may not have the same loveable graces of the late Dudley Moore but has just the right eccentricities to make multi-millionaire Arthur Bach an appealing yet piteous drunk. His take is a cross between an alcoholic … more

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review by Fanaticalaboutfilms. June 11, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Reviewed: Arthur [2011]

12A - 110mins - Comedy - 22nd April 2011 Now for a guy who takes an immediate disliking to Russell Brand the prospect of watching him for nearly 2 hours did not fill my heart with joy especially when he was to be acting as a rich layabout. But I buckled on down and watched away hoping to be pleasantly surprised and I have to say, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be (still nothing special mind). Arthur is a remake of the 1981 film of the same name and follows Arthur (Russell … more

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review by CRSwanson. April 09, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Surprisingly good.

Upfront, I liked this movie, though apparently I was one of the only people who did. Perhaps I'm helped by not having seen the original movie. I grew up in the 1980's, and I was certainly aware of the movie. God knows I heard That Song everywhere. But I never actually got around to watching the film, even as an adult. This meant that I could view this movie for what it is rather than compare it. And what it is was actually pretty good. Yes, it's perhaps a bit much to ask American … more

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Quick Tip by drifter51. April 25, 2011

A Quick Tip by drifter51

Since the original "Arthur" is one of my all-time favorite films I shuttered when I heard a year or so ago that they were going to be doing a remake. I have not heard very many good things about this film and have no plans to see it.

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