Arthur

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Summary: One of the funniest movies deserves better sound.
Review: Someday we'll find out why millions are spent developing sophisticated home audio/video equipment for consumer use, only to have studios release software that does not realize the full potential of the hardware. I have no problem with the video portion of this DVD. It's excellent and it was a pleasure to watch, especially after watching this on VHS for years. What I don't understand is why the audio is so low compared to other DVDs. I have to put the volume to the half-way point to get decent volume out of this disc, and God forbid I forget to turn down the volume before I start watching "Dr. Strangelove". The opening sequence of that disc would be enough to blast my speakers to bits if played at the same volume setting as "Arthur". It's not just the low audio level of "Arthur" that is the problem. Even with the volume up, the sound quality is still not what it could have been. Still, it's an improvement over the VHS version as far as the video portion is concerned. I thought that such a popular movie would get the full attention of the studio that is releasing it. The studios need to get together and decide on some type of standard when it comes to sound level and quality. This is one of the funniest movies ever made. In fact, it's so funny that once it started, I stopped being annoyed at the sound quality. For content, this DVD gets at least 5 stars.

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Summary: Arthur, He Does As He Pleases.....
Review: This movie is terrific! Highly recommended. On reason why it got 4 stars instead of 5, is because the DVD is in Full-Screen, not Wide-Screen.

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Summary: Great film......Much better dvd in Europe!!
Review: Arthur has a certain charm which one rarely sees these days. It is a joyously funny,and warm film which plays effortlessly.As regards the dvd,in Europe it is in 1:85:1 aspect ratio,and is anamorphic.It looks as good as the film is.

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Summary: bobs review
Review: The movie is fun to watch over and over, but you must add the drinking game to the movie. Any time anyone says his name, he drinks, or says the word drink, each person playing has to take a drink. Be sure to have plenty of booze, and the last person standing wims.

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Summary: Excellent Chemistry
Review: The chemistry between Dudley Moore and Sir John Gielgud is superb. Both veterans of the British stage, their timing is impeccable. One would never think that a Shakespearian-trained performer like Gielgud could do comedy on this style. I don't believe that actors should compete for awards, but Sir John definatly deserved his Oscar for this one. The only regrets I have with the DVD version is that it's not in widescreen. I wonder why? I hope it one day does come out in this version.

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Summary: Dudley Made the Character
Review: I have always loved Dudley Moore. From his humble beginning as a symphonic conductor in "Foul Play," with Goldie Hawn, to the delightfully funny "Arthur," Dudley has portrayed pure talent, charm and wit. I know his work will be fondly remembered by his faithful fans for years to come. I love you, Dudley. Thank you for entertaining us with your acting and musical gifts. (belch..."oops!Pardon me!")

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Summary: A Classic Dudley Moore Film
Review: I have always Enjoyed this Film.This along with 10'are Peak Performances by Dudley Moore.Liza Minnelli was Pretty Good here as well.this film shows that no matter how much Money,Wealth etc... you have you still can be Lonely.A Must.

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Summary: THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER!
Review: If i could,i would give this movie ten stars. I laughed throughout the entire movie and just when i thought the fun was over it wasn't. There is almost no need for a plot in this movie it was so funny. If you don't think Dudley Moore is funny then see this movie and then tell me that still don't think he's funny. If anybody in the world doesn't think that this movie is funny then they're an idiot or just have a very very poore sense of humor. I saw his other famous movie ten and he only had a few realy funny parts in that movie but this movie is non stop. I can't even pick a favorite part because every thirty seconds something that was absolutely milk flying out of your nose funny would happen. Another good part to the movie is you see a person who on the outside is just a hilarious drunkerd, make decions based on love and kindness and you see him give a little of himself. I just rented the movie and i'm going to buy it ASAP i suggest you do the same.

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Summary: Best Dudley Moore Ever
Review: Dudley Moore at his finest. I've seen 'Arthur' touted as a "screwball" fest that seems to hail from the past, yet I disagree. Arthur seemed to me both original and sentimental. Moore's drunken, child-like, character confronts mortality within the only father figure apparent, John Gielgud's "Hobson", Arhtur's butler/nanny. Touching and effective, we find that through Arthur's eyes, we too can remain adults yet feel as children through the guidances of those we love. All involved turn in superb performances. Gielgud's performance is not only incredible but touching as the "father-apparent". Do yourself a favor and buy this movie.

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Summary: FROTHY, BUBBLY FUN
Review: Dudley Moore is absolutely irresistable in this delightful screwball comedy, which strikes the perfect balance between hilarity and sentiment. Liza Minnelli does an exceptional job with an undrwritten part, and Jill Eikenberry deserved accolades for her superb comic-foil uptight fiancee. And John Gielgud bites into his role of the acerbic butler with glee. To top it all off, and I think the reason this movie remains such a favorite, there is the genuine surprise of the emotion you feel for each of these characters. Helped along by the snazzy Burt Bacharach-infused musical score, featuring the absolutely delicious pop hit "The Best That You Can Do", this movie deftly conjures up both the 30s screwball comedies so affectionately evoked here and the contemporary magic of New York at night. It is a warm and moving movie, and it understands completely that a comedy must do it all to win your heart -- Arthur and company do, completely.