Arthur (1977)

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• Alexander D

  
  Although this has been considered by many an '80s classic, I'd like to think otherwise. Parts of this film were cute, comical, and there was one scene in particular during which I couldn't stop laughing; but this is no NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION. <b>Full… More
  Although this has been considered by many an '80s classic, I'd like to think otherwise. Parts of this film were cute, comical, and there was one scene in particular during which I couldn't stop laughing; but this is no NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION. <b>Full Review: http://wp.me/p1Urcx-vN</b>

• Brad W

  
  I saw the 2011 Athur first, and it sucked. This older version is a comedy classic. The story is about Arthur (Dudley Moore), a drunken millionare who gets money from his father. When his father gives him an ultimatium, marry a woman he hates or not marry her and he is cut off from… More
  I saw the 2011 Athur first, and it sucked. This older version is a comedy classic. The story is about Arthur (Dudley Moore), a drunken millionare who gets money from his father. When his father gives him an ultimatium, marry a woman he hates or not marry her and he is cut off from the money, he must choose if he wishes to be rich or stay with his new love (Liza Minneli). The story was great, it was funny, good hearted, and a classic tale of a drunken fool. Dudley Moore was great, his drunken slander will make you laugh your butt off. I was also a big fan of John Gielgud (Mr. Hobson) his smart assness is just so funny. The comedy is great, well written and original, and will make you laugh. Liza Minelli was never funny in this, but thats her characters fault, not hers. Arthur is anamerican classic.

• Jeff "

  
  I only heard about this film after hearing about the remake with Russell Brand in the role of Arthur Bach. Like with every other remake, I will always view the original film to see which one I preferred. Well, I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed both. The remake essentially kept… More
  I only heard about this film after hearing about the remake with Russell Brand in the role of Arthur Bach. Like with every other remake, I will always view the original film to see which one I preferred. Well, I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed both. The remake essentially kept everything intact, but made the comedy a little bit raunchier for today's audiences. But this original and whimsical comedy about a drunken playboy is a lot of fun. As I enjoyed very much the remake, I thought that the original was terrific as well. The comedy here is sharp, witty, original and amusing. Actor Dudley Moore is enjoyable on screen as Arthur Bach, and the rest of the cast here are terrific as well. This is a charming comedy that has good laughs, but above all, an interesting story. I however didn't think that Dudley Moore was the best on screen. I thought he was good, but I thought that John Gielgud in the role of Mr. Hobson was what made this film special. I just loved his sarcastic and snobbish quips and his chemistry with Moore was wonderful. If you've enjoyed the remake, and want to see this classic, then I suggest you do. You're in for a pleasant viewing experience. I thought that both films were fun and charming, but obviously nothing beats an original film.

• Chris G

  
  Arthur is the story of a lovable drunk. A rich lovable drunk. Lovable drunks only appear in movies because most drunks break your stuff and urinate everywhere except the toilet. Arthur (Dudley Moore) doesn't work, just spends money with his faithful butler Hobson (John Gielgud)… More
  Arthur is the story of a lovable drunk. A rich lovable drunk. Lovable drunks only appear in movies because most drunks break your stuff and urinate everywhere except the toilet. Arthur (Dudley Moore) doesn't work, just spends money with his faithful butler Hobson (John Gielgud) shaking his head in disgust. Arthur has been given an ultimatum: be the groom in an arranged marriage or be cut off. Dependence on money leads Arthur to reluctantly propose, but he ends up meeting his true love Linda (Liza Minnelli), a shoplifter from Queens. What everything boils down to is will Arthur decide to be rich and miserable or poor and happy. Arthur has a dated feel that all early '80's comedies have. It's hard to describe, it just has that vibe of life just before CD's and such. It could have easily become another one of the cliched films that cam from this era thirty years ago, but the story isn't a cliche. It's very basic and develops into something more than it would have been. Of course the combined efforts of Dudley Moore as Arthur, spouting drunken jokes as he stumbles through life and the dead pan wisecracking of Gielgud as Hobson push this film beyond standard date night celluloid. Gielgud rightly deserved the Oscar for this one. Dated? Yes. Still entertaining? Sure. It's like a time capsule film. Sure, it's dated, but its worth digging up every couple of years.

• Martin B

  
  I'm 20 minutes into this movie so far, and not only has it not solicited one laugh, it's already annoying the hell out me. Dudley Moore cackling annoyingly after every sentence is not only unfunny, it's not even convincing as being drunk. I'll update this… More
  I'm 20 minutes into this movie so far, and not only has it not solicited one laugh, it's already annoying the hell out me. Dudley Moore cackling annoyingly after every sentence is not only unfunny, it's not even convincing as being drunk. I'll update this again after seeing the whole thing (if I make it), but I don't anticipate this getting any better. This one makes the new Russell Brand version look like an Oscar-caliber film.

• Spencer S

  
  Your preference to this drunken Dudley Moore rampage, is dependent on whether you find an intoxicated, spoiled, English brat running around with his father-figure butler, and his wacky antics, hilarious. Dudley Moore does deliver a very loving portrait of a dependant heir, needy for… More
  Your preference to this drunken Dudley Moore rampage, is dependent on whether you find an intoxicated, spoiled, English brat running around with his father-figure butler, and his wacky antics, hilarious. Dudley Moore does deliver a very loving portrait of a dependant heir, needy for the wealth and subsequent power included in his family's estate. Devoid of love, Arthur meets and falls for a Queens waitress with a penchant for stealing, and pulling shenanigans of her own. Minnelli, in one of her best roles, is an irresistable intrusion into Arthur's dull life, and is the high point of the film. Gielgud and Moore spar insults at one another in the friendliest way, and yet divided by their net worth. Decent comedy, but not my particular cup of tea.

• Aaron N

  
  Susan: Arthur, will you take my hand? Arthur: That would leave you with one.

• Cassie H

  
  Hilarious & adorable :) Dudley Moore is hilarious & Liza Minnelli is adorable :) It was sad that Hobson died. I thought it was funny that the guy that played Morty on Seinfeld was Linda's dad lol :) Can't wait for the remake! :)

• AJ V

  
  A predictable romantic comedy about a rich guy who falls for a poor girl. There are some funny moments, but overall, it's not that great, it's okay.

• Conner R

  
  It's impossible to not fall in love with Arthur and his overly drunken stupor. Dudley Moore is charming and funny, always keeping you entertained. What makes this more than just a comedy is its huge heart, it's not just another romantic story but about someone growing up and… More
  It's impossible to not fall in love with Arthur and his overly drunken stupor. Dudley Moore is charming and funny, always keeping you entertained. What makes this more than just a comedy is its huge heart, it's not just another romantic story but about someone growing up and gaining principles and self respect. Maybe at the end of the day a lot of us wish we could be Arthur, he just seems to have the best time; even though it may take 10 scotch's an hour to get him truly happy.

• Anthony L

  
  A lovely comedy about a rich alcoholic who thinks he?s a child. Sounds wrong doesn?t it. I miss Dudley Moore. Love Christopher Cross's theme tune too!

• danny d

  
  pretty cool flick, dudley moore was up and down but this is one of his better ones

• Candy R

  
  Dudley Moore comedy as a drunken millionaire. Good movie.

• Jason S

  
  Funny. It was the role he was born for and the one he would never live down. It was funny and smart.

• Lafe F

  
  A skillfully done romantic comedy with upscale settings. Liza Minnelli is loveable, and Dudley Moore is funny.

• xGary X

  
  Dudley Moore made a lot of stinkers, but this is probably his best effort. He makes a funny drunk, but let's face it, this film is all about seeing Sir John Gielgud saying rude words.

• Kevin M

  
  Eh. It's sort of funny sometimes, but overall it's a mediocre plot with a funny performance from Dudley Moore. This movie is outdated in just about every way. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't very good. If you're looking for a good comedy, you can do a lot better… More
  Eh. It's sort of funny sometimes, but overall it's a mediocre plot with a funny performance from Dudley Moore. This movie is outdated in just about every way. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't very good. If you're looking for a good comedy, you can do a lot better than Arthur.

• Bradley W

  
  I saw the 2011 Athur first, and it sucked. This older version is a comedy classic. The story is about Arthur (Dudley Moore), a drunken millionare who gets money from his father. When his father gives him an ultimatium, marry a woman he hates or not marry her and he is cut off from… More
  I saw the 2011 Athur first, and it sucked. This older version is a comedy classic. The story is about Arthur (Dudley Moore), a drunken millionare who gets money from his father. When his father gives him an ultimatium, marry a woman he hates or not marry her and he is cut off from the money, he must choose if he wishes to be rich or stay with his new love (Liza Minneli). The story was great, it was funny, good hearted, and a classic tale of a drunken fool. Dudley Moore was great, his drunken slander will make you laugh your butt off. I was also a big fan of John Gielgud (Mr. Hobson) his smart assness is just so funny. The comedy is great, well written and original, and will make you laugh. Liza Minelli was never funny in this, but thats her characters fault, not hers. Arthur is anamerican classic.

• Joey T

  
  Arthur isn't perfect, however, its dark comedy, great performances, and the amount of heart the film has, it is one movie worth watching.

• Ryan M

  
  8.4/10 How can you like a bumbling, man-child drunk such as Arthur? I too asked myself the same question. But then again, I considered the opposing question: How can you not? I sat down to watch the original "Arthur" film with relatively high expectations. I knew this… More
  8.4/10 How can you like a bumbling, man-child drunk such as Arthur? I too asked myself the same question. But then again, I considered the opposing question: How can you not? I sat down to watch the original "Arthur" film with relatively high expectations. I knew this thing was going to be promising, entertaining, funny, and 80's-cool in style. And it was, but it's also more than I bargained for. "Arthur" is a fun romp. It's a comedy, it's a drama, and it's a character study as well. The character study here isn't a deep one, but it's instead one that highlights a likable lead. Yes, that lead happens to be drunk, and yes, such a character and a premise should have produced typical Hollywood generic crap. Now, "Arthur" is a lot of things, but one thing it isn't is: bad. It's a well-made, funny, and intelligent film that you should see, if only for its divine cleverness. After all, why not just go along for the ride? Arthur himself is the entertainment; and he brings along plenty of it. There are not a whole lot of comedies out there that do what this one does. So just see the darned thing for its joyous portrayal of the classic drunk. Let me get one thing straight: "Arthur" is not about story-telling. It is, instead, about character-telling; something that only a select number of dramedies can pull off...successfully. This is a rare dramedy that CAN "pull it off", and it does so very well indeed. The film is about the titular character, Arthur, who happens to be a Billionaire. He's almost always drunk, and feeds off his riches to be happy in life. His future is set out before him; he is to marry a woman who he does not find interesting, and live happily-ever-after as a rich drunk. He'll move along with life. Of course, with movies like these, the character meets a woman who he DOES find interesting. She's not wealthy like Arthur, but she's kind, interesting, sweet, and beautiful. Arthur doesn't mind that she's essentially poor; he likes her for who she is. I have a soft side for films like this one. I found the romantic aspects of the film to be quite sweet, and Arthur's character is just so darned lovable that you kind of have to stick around for the entire film. There's not a boring moment to spare, mostly due to the fact that the dialogue is always interesting, clever, and funny; and the characters are almost always doing something amusing or genuinely entertaining. This is a smartly written film, and while the story doesn't go to incredible ends to make itself unique, it fits in just right, and coincidentally, so does the movie. I guess we must thank the actor, Dudley Moore, for portraying Arthur in such a brilliant and memorable way. Moore is funny, seductive, and lovable as the drunk Arthur; and there will never be another who can portray the character so well. He's THE Arthur; the one and only. Luckily, there's also some good performances from John Gielgud as Hobson, and Liza Minnelli as Linda. There's something that I find entertaining and interesting about Minnelli in particular; although I can't quite put my finger on it. I do, however, find her beautiful and endlessly attractive. She's got a Joan Jett vibe going on, visually, and something much different going on, emotionally. I appreciated that. "Arthur" is a fun movie, knowing how much worse it could have been. The premise didn't appeal to me much on paper, but I liked how the filmmakers executed it here. This film is funny, awesome, and has a pinch of sweetness added in. But this isn't typical Hollywood sappiness; this is real tenderness. Nothing tear-jerkingly tender, no, but rather stuff that just makes you want to hug the hell out of this movie. It's irresistibly charming, surprisingly NOT crude, and has some of the smartest and most memorable humor I've seen in a long time. You'd have to be heartless not to be charmed.

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