Arthur

Rating:
Summary: Funny, Charming, Witty, and Wonderful
Review: Nope, I'm not talking merely about Arthur, the hapless drunk millionaire playboy played so perfectly by Dudley Moore, but ARTHUR, the wonderful 1981 film directed by Steve Gordon. Although I eventually got tired of hearing the overplayed "Arthur's Theme" on the radio back in the early '80's, I really have not tired of watching this movie. It has aged surprisingly well for a film that makes such good use of the New York City locations that existed at that time (not to mention the quaint old taxicabs). This is a film with a basic romantic plot that deals primarily with how love wins over money; however, this film never takes its own plot too seriously. Instead, it has much more fun with the assorted *characters*, like Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore), Linda Marolla (Liza Minnelli), the wisecracking butler Hobson (hilariously played by the wonderful Sir John Gielgud, who deservedly won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this), Arthur's dominating mother Martha Bach (Geraldine Fitzgerald), Arthur's WASP-y bride-to-be Susan Johnson (a pre-L.A. Law Jill Eikenberry), Susan's brutish father Burt Johnson (Stephen Elliott), and, of course, Bitterman, Arthur's Chauffer (Ted Ross, in a much better role than the Cowardly Lion he played in the big-budget 1978 misfire THE WIZ). Some of dialogue is classic, especially between Arthur and Hobson! Also, this is arguably the last great movie that Liza has ever starred in.

ARTHUR is one of the great comedies that most of the family can enjoy. However, it's not really for kids under age 10, as the language is fairly racy and major plot points involve prostitutes, shoplifting, and in the case of the perpetually inebriated Arthur, alcoholism. In fact, when it was released, many people criticized this film for turning alcoholism into one big running joke, as well as glamorizing it. This is what prompted the much-later sequel, ARTHUR 2: ON THE ROCKS, in which Arthur finally gets to experience the dark side of his habit. Despite its sober theme, it was actually quite funny in its own right. Still, the original is better, and is one of the great films of the 1980's. MOST RECOMMENDED

Rating:
Summary: Lots of Laughs!!
Review: You can approach this movie in two ways. The first is to laugh at the slapstick antics of Dudley Moore as he portrays this "Arthur," a very rich, and very drunk (most of the time) man. Or you can approach this movie with sadness, in that you can't applaud what seems to be a man who is drunk most of the time, especially in light of the real problems we have as a society with alcohol.

Whatever way you go, there is no doubt that there are lots of laughs, in spite of your position. The movie wasn't filmed to glorify drinking, but to entertain, and Liza Minnelli has a nice role to try to "redeem" Arthur from his fate.

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Summary: i love this movie!! i would recomend it to any1!!!
Review: i loved this movie the first time i watched it. i love everything about it except when hobson dies. the whole thing is hilarious. after i watched it 4 the 1st time i could recite all mu fav parts along w/ the actors. 1 of my fav parts is when arther tells this drunk that he lost his father not just calling him his butler. and on a final note i agree w/ arther fish have to get tired of seafood. if you haven't seen this then you absolutly have to.

Rating:
Summary: A Comedy Classic
Review: "Arthur" is one of those classic films that ages like fine wine. 23 years after it was released, you can still find undiscovered nuances and scenes that make you laugh non - stop. And even thogh three of its key elements have passed on (director Steve Gordon, John Gielgud and Dudley Moore), it still remains heartwarming and rediculously funny.

Moore plays Arthur Bach, a very rich and usually very drunk playboy. He lives in a posh Manhattan mansion with his faithful and wise butler Hobson (John Gielgud in an Oscar - winning role). Arthur enjoys taking long baths, playing with toys, and drinking. But he may inherit 750 million dollars a wealthy Long Island blond. There's one loophole in this plan: Linda Marolla (Liza Manelli in her best screen role since "Cabaret"), a waitress who captures Arthur's heart while shoplifting. What happens is a gaggle of nonstop laughter that gets funnier with every viewing. So, take a bath, order some booze, and watch this comedy classic.

Rating:
Summary: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Review: I saw this movie today on A&E and just ordered it. I forgot how great it is! I was a freshman when it was released (as a closet nerd I went to see it because I was a closet fan of Cabaret and a closet fan of Liza) I loved Liza character as well as her father's. Dudley, is very endearing as the millionaire drunk (as much as I hate drunks and lazy people I LOVED Arthur!) This is definitely up there with When Harry Met Sally and Marty in my book of worthy love stories (because I am a closet romantic!!!). Do yourselves a favour, pick this movie up and watch it if you're a minimum wage worker who has a date with a millionaire or a millionaire who has a date with a minimum wage worker :) Seriously...a must see for laughs and a romance without the gag fest.

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Summary: Charming Funny and witty Dudley best
Review: Poor alcoholic rich boy makes good. Dudley Moore was at is maximum charm with this performance. He brightened each scene with his antics and his subtle remarks. The man who never worked could have everything, including the beautiful Susan, a marriage arranged by their families. But then he met and unorthodox young female who had just been caught shoplifting, a common sort, and she changed his life.

When I heard about Dudley becoming ill this is the movie I immediately thought of.

Rating:
Summary: Great at any age!
Review: My grandmother owns this movie, and one year we got tired of watching Pretty Woman (though it's still a classic in the family, year after year you need a new movie) so we put in Arthur. We laughed hours after the movie was over, and it's become a new holiday movie for us. Any time of the year you can hear any of our family quote the movie when we're all together. You can imagine how happy I am to have found it on DVD!

Rating:
Summary: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Review: I saw this movie today on A&E and just ordered it. I forgot how great it is! I was a freshman when it was released (as a closet nerd I went to see it because I was a closet fan of Cabaret and a closet fan of Liza) I loved Liza character as well as her father's. Dudley, is very endearing as the millionaire drunk (as much as I hate drunks and lazy people I LOVED Arthur!) This is definitely up there with When Harry Met Sally and Marty in my book of worthy love stories (because I am a closet romantic!!!). Do yourselves a favour, pick this movie up and watch it if you're a minimum wage worker who has a date with a millionaire or a millionaire who has a date with a minimum wage worker :) Seriously...a must see for laughs and a romance without the gag fest.

Rating:
Summary: Lots of Laughs!!
Review: You can approach this movie in two ways. The first is to laugh at the slapstick antics of Dudley Moore as he portrays this "Arthur," a very rich, and very drunk (most of the time) man. Or you can approach this movie with sadness, in that you can't applaud what seems to be a man who is drunk most of the time, especially in light of the real problems we have as a society with alcohol.

Whatever way you go, there is no doubt that there are lots of laughs, in spite of your position. The movie wasn't filmed to glorify drinking, but to entertain, and Liza Minnelli has a nice role to try to "redeem" Arthur from his fate.

Rating:
Summary: Touching
Review: What really makes this film is the heartwarming friendship between Gielgud and Moore. It is definitely a film to watch and enjoy on a rainy day. Very entertaining although it is entirely predictable.