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Movie Reviews of Arthur
Movie Review: THIS was Dudley Moore's best performance of all time!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just heard that Dudley Moore, one of the most gifted comedians in this world today, had died recently last month, and yet I felt really sad about his condition. "Arthur" is among one of the movies that I have to remember him by. This was, and still is, Dudley Moore's best film to date. In fact, no one did it quite like him. I still loved that delightful tune, "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)", which was sung by Christopher Cross. Of course, "Arthur" focuses on Arthur Bach (Moore), a playboy millionaire who is usually drunk most of the time. His father threatens to cut Arthur out of the $750 million inheritance if, and only if, he marries Susan Johnson (Jill Eikenberry, "The Manhattan Project") daughter of Burt Johnson (Stephen Elliott, "Beverly Hills Cop"), one of the most ruthless businessmen in New York. But then, Arthur has a change of heart when he meets a beautiful waitress named Linda Marolla (an excellent Liza Minnelli) and suddenly falls in love with her. "Arthur" is a movie that has received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor by Sir John Gielgud ("The Elephant Man"), who plays Arthur's unusually wisecracking butler Hobson. In fact, "Arthur" was considered to be such a hilarious classic that it had spawned a sequel named "Arthur 2: On the Rocks" about 7 years later in which Arthur experiences what it is like to be poor and among the working class, etc. In closing, there will be nothing quite like "Arthur"...definitely one of the best Dudley Moore films of all time and of the 1980's. I highly recommend this film to anyone on this website.Movie Review: A Perfect Comedy (Rich or Poor!)
Summary: 5 Stars
Arthur, starring Dudley Moore has to be one of the funniest comedies ever made. Dudley Moore shines as the loveable Arthur (for which he earned an academy award nom.) who just can't stay sober. Just about everyone in the cast of this film is simply brilliant. Especially Dudley and the man who plays Hobson. (I forgot his real name) These two are simply magic on the screen and work off each other extremely well. Liza Minelli is also very good in this film and her and Dudley have a great chemistry together and pull off some wonderful comedy.This has been one of my fav. comedies for a long time now and I just saw it again today and was compelled to finally write a review on it. It's so ironic, considering that Arthur is somebody current society frowns upon deeply. A womanizing, drunk who drinks and drives at every excuse and is immature and irresponsible. But you just can't help but adore him. He's as funny as funny comes and the comedy in the film is true to life. (not stupid comedy like Something about Mary or films of the like)
I have not seen the dvd version of Arthur yet, but it's a fantastic film that deserves to be on everyone's shelf. And at a price like this you couldn't possibly go wrong. Pick this movie up today and witness the pure genius that is Dudley Moore as "Arthur"
Movie Review: One of the best comedies of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
When Arthur was first released in 1981, it took the world by storm because of its adorable star, Dudley Moore, and his deadpan sidekick, John Gielgud. The screen relationship between these two was played to such perfection that both men earned Oscar nominations, and Gielgud deservingly walked home with the statue.In retrospect, there is so much more to like about the movie now than there was more than 20 years ago. Arthur is someone who our society has taught us to abhor -- a wealthy, drunk womanizer who seemingly takes every opportunity to drive under the influence. And yet we love him. He's witty, he's cute (as Liza Minnelli opines, "Like one of Santa's helpers) -- and yet's a lot like most of us, searching for the someone inside of him who someone else can love. Steve Gordon, who tragically died less than a year after this film was released, created the perfect blend of humor, romance and drama. The result is something which can be watched again and again, and which somehow never gets old.
Everything about Arthur is incredible, from the Oscar-winning theme song to the finely-honed screenplay to the myriad of wonderful performances. Simply put, this is by far my favorite movie to watch, and I rank it among the five best comedies ever made.
Movie Review: THE MOST FUN MONEY CAN BUY!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
In 1981, director John Boorman made "Excalibur," a film many believe to be the definitive filming of the King Arthur legend, and while that film has no relation to the Dudley Moore comedy of the same year, it's still worth noting. I remember the day I first saw "Arthur." It was something of a flashpoint for a young kid from rural Ontario; not only was I rolling in the aisles throughout the picture, it was also the first time I had zuccini, (a love affair that continues to this day).Warner Bros. deserves high marks for their presentation of "Arthur" on DVD. The plentiful supplementary materials include trailers, (one from the original theatrical run as well as the re-release trailer - YES!), archival footage, a brief-but-candid documentary on the making of the sequel, "Arthur 2 - On the Rocks," and generous actor and crew bios. Best of all is the spiffy widescreen transfer of the film - I can't remember this movie ever looking this good!
Obviously, anyone who loved this back in 1981 is going to want this gorgeous, feature-packed DVD; if you've never seen "Arthur," now is your chance...
Movie Review: A Comedy Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
"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.