Arthur - Film Review

Arthur – Film Review

Finally, the laugh out loud comedy that we have been waiting for! I may be a little bias on this review as I’m a massive Russell Brand fan, so it goes without saying that I thoroughly enjoyed it. “Arthur” is a remake of the 1981 classic starring Dudley Moore in which a spoilt son of a billionaire faces being cut off from the family fortune if he doesn’t marry the woman of his mother’s choice. Without going into too much detail, Arthur isn’t happy with this and if thing’s couldn’t get any worse, he falls for another woman.

There are so many laugh out loud moments in this film and some very impressive cars! For example, the opening film sees Arthur and his driver, Bitterman, dressed as Batman & Robin on their way to a black tie event. To complete the look they take and exact replica of a Batmobile to arrive in style. Keep your eyes peeled for a Deloreon, Mystery Machine and many more. Brand plays a blinder as a rich man who drinks a little too much (couldn’t be too hard for him) and seems to be making a good name for himself in the movie world. Being a stand up comic he has the experience that timing is everything which is used well in the film. He also has some good on screen chemistry with Greta Gerwig (Naomi).

My criticism of this film is that Jennifer Garner wasn’t given enough screen time to develop her character. It would have been good to see her develop a relationship with Arthur’s mother, to see her worm her way into the family. When it is revealed at the end of her intention, you don’t really feel the strength of the betrayal, and the anger isn’t deep enough. It felt as though the ending was a bit rushed. On the upside, the relationship between Arthur and Naomi was explored well and I felt myself willing them to get back together at the end. I loved Helen MIrren in this film too. Her character Hobson was quietly brilliant and has some of the best parts in the film. Be ready to shed a tear as well. Oh, and look out for “Asian Hobson”

Overall I thought the film was an uplifting watch, which will bring anyone out of a grump. Russell Brand is in his comfort zone with this character, and delivers some knockout lines. Not going to be inducted into the comedy hall of fame, but it’s definitely one to watch and add to your DVD collection when it comes out.

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3 out of 5 from me!