Did not stand the test of time Dudley was a amazing person sadly missed but he took the wrong direction with this role

Great song lousy movie.

Hilarious '80's comedy about a drunken ultra rich playboy, who refuses to take on responsibility or adulthood, until life intervenes. Dudley Moore delivers one of the best comedic performances ever. Sir John Gielgud is wonderful as Arthur's acerbic tongued butler/guardian. Memorable musical score and them song. Arthur is an absolute classic!

It's entertaining in a way that's still surprising. Dudley Moore's performance could easily have been unbearable but he's actually quite charming while providing some inspired physical comedy.

Boozy charm is the perfect description of this movie. It has enough stereotypes to relate to ..and has enough options of characters to put yourself into but anything other the shoes of Dudley Moore or his Butler / father figure Mr.Hobson, would be a waste of your own potential unless you favor yourself a Liza Minnelli.. that's cool. The point here is the main characters are relatable and affable some are ones that we would want to be some are those that we are ashamed of being but all are those that we have been at some point in our lives. The money not withstanding. It is written as if by a an inebriated yet enlightened person. These are the feelings of Truth that we all seek. These are the feelings of love and meaning that we Pine for with Reckless abandon forsaking all that we have been given to find true meaning in this life. If you just put on these gloves and take this old car for a spin and don't get too complicated, don't expect too much and don't accept too little , you will be very satisfied. It's a quality movie about the things we're willing to sacrifice for meaning in life. And by the way it's funny as hell while keeping a charm that you could show to almost anybody. .. if you're lucky ..", once in your life you find her" Cheers!!

It would have been 1 star if not for the iconic song. A hit song for a forgettable movie, imagine that. I am plain baffled by the reviews exclaiming how hilarious this film is, or what an amazing love story it contains. The Arthur and Linda have zero chemistry, and to boot they are both unlikable characters with very little redeemable qualities, though I must say that Arthur at least is more likable than Linda. Truly the only likable person in this movie (John Gielgud did a phenomenal job) is Arthur's butler, Hobson, and perhaps the chauffeur. There is very little film development or story progression, these two meet, then instantly they're in love and spouting lines that are unrealistic. If they had amazing chemistry, love at first sight type of thing, I could believe it, but everything about these two falls flat. It just seems this movie has dozens of scenes missing, because the scenes we do see seem unnatural and rushed, but no scenes are missing. I'm not the overly critical, snobby type. I can appreciate the charm of a simple movie. It has to be pretty bad for me to leave a poor review, and unfortunately this movie was one of those.

I'll admit I only watched 10 minutes of this movie, but the lead character was so odious and idiotic that I couldn't imagine that they could have turned it into a good movie.

I wish I had liked this movie... I love the theme song, and the actors are good. Nice to see New York in the background. But the film is too slow paced, actually very few things happen and some scenes are really too sad to be a comedy. SPOILERS: Alcoholism, broken marriage, an irresponsible millionaire loves a thief. There are some funny remarks from Arthur, but not enough to make this movie memorable.

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 37 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I had liked this movie... I love the theme song, and the actors are good. Nice to see New York in the background. But the film is too slow paced, actually very few things happen and some scenes are really too sad to be a comedy. SPOILERS: Alcoholism, broken marriage, an irresponsible millionaire loves a thief. There are some funny remarks from Arthur, but not enough to make this movie memorable.

Steve Gordon passed away far too soon. Liza is competent in this even. They just don't make comedies like this any more, despite the great music. It is clear that the value of filmmaking has decreased when compared to the remake. Gielgud's comment that he will "notify the media" is the funniest one ever. The beginning, when he arrives at the stuffy gathering with his hooker date, is the greatest part. The movie might have been cut by roughly ten minutes, like with most movies.

A great little script & spot-on performances by Dudley & Liza. Peeps may have forgotten this film won two Oscars: the stellar Sir John Gielgud for Best Supporting Actor & also for Christopher Cross' Best Original Song for Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do). A fun comedy with a heart & a great 80s feel.

"Do you have any objection to naming our child Vladimir? Even a girl?" This movie is one "one-liner" after another adeptly delivered by the late Dudley Moore as the millionaire playboy trying to find love and happiness amidst a serious drinking problem and boredom. Dudley Moore is at his best an is the quintessential drunk in this one. Sir John Gielgud was phenomenal as the sarcastic Hobbes, the only person who truly understands Arthur and loves him deeply. Liza Minelli is likable as the love interest. This movie was hysterical and funny and unique. The strength was Moore's vulnerability and charm, even as a basically unlivable character. The music is classically 80's. The movie has held up and don't see the sequels or remakes. This one is the one to see.

Arthur was a sleeper in its day, with a witty screwball comedy mien that hearkened back to golden age screen comedies. It offers Hollywood wish fulfillment of poor little rich girl/guy who just needs someone to love him for who he is, not his money. Kid viewers can relate to his immaturity, toys, and wistful need to make everyone laugh. Arthur is one of the. most enabled alcoholics ever, booze seems to be his fuel. He has an entourage of attractive non gold digging females vying to pamper him. In a way this is a shallow male fantasy but like Hobson the sarcastic butler, viewers learn to love Arthur anyway for his innate decency and harmlessness. If only all drinkers were like that.

I missed the beginning of the movie, but what I saw of it was quite enough. The supporting cast, especially Shakespearean actor John Gielgud as Arthur's sarcastic butler, did a good job, but the main characters unfortunately brought the movie down. Arthur, the star, is a rich happy drunk with no ambition, and his family arranges him to marry a rich woman whom he does not love, but he must go through with it or lose his chance of inheriting the family fortune. Along the way he meets a waitress/struggling actress whom he does fall in love with. What to do? The movie's major problem is that we're supposed to find a man with a drinking problem humorous. Trouble is, drunkards are not happy people-see "Leaving Las Vegas" to show how having a drinking problem is really like. Not fun at all. Arthur's butler shows real concern for him, and Arthur redeems himself by his showing concern for him as he dies-but the redemption is temporary. In the end he shows up drunk at his wedding and publicly humiliates his bride. Ha, ha. Of course he will get his fortune anyway in the end. The other problem is Liza Minelli as the girlfriend. Her career only existed because her father, director Vincent Minelli, pushed her into her acting career, as she looks ugly and is a weak actress. Seeing her is as appealing as eating an average worm sandwich. (Though admittedly the movie would have been a turkey no matter who played the girlfriend.)

Dudley Moore is a wealthy New York City playboy Arthur Bach He's perpetually drunk and completely rudderless, laughing every second he gets Dutifully supported by his sharp-tongued and quick-witted butler, Hobson Arthur reluctantly prepares to enter into an arranged marriage with heiress Susan Johnson His father wants him to be set for life but of course they resent each other; if Arthur refuses to marry Susan he will be completely cut off from all funds However, when he meets Liza Minelli's Linda Marolla who's a waitress from Queens, he falls head over heels in love, but if he backs out of his engagement with Susan, he may lose his fortune Dudley Moore carries the movie gracefully with his energetic performance despite him and Eliza Minnelli only sharing a few scenes together Still this is about Arthur learning to appreciate love having lived his whole life of wealth lived for him, it's true money cannot buy happiness or romance He's never taken care of anybody since it's always been by himself It's a bit messy when it comes to the finale but all the more fitting Moore is a delight to watch that's for certain AVOID THE SEQUEL AT ALL COSTS!

Arthur is probably one of the finest romantic comedies I have seen in a very long time, an especially charming one whose cast and crew really make it different than any other of its kind and elevate its cliched plot. Arthur Bach (a spectacular Dudley Moore) is constantly drunk millionaire playboy who "races cars, plays tennis, fondles women, takes the weekends off and is his own boss". He leads an affluent life with his sharp witted and sarcastic friend, father figure and butler Hobson (John Gielgud, in his very best role, worthy of the Oscar he received, he stole the show). He is to marry the snub, mundane daughter of a businessman, and if he doesn't, he'll lose an inheritance of over half a billion dollars. It is when he meets a poor, aspiring actress from Queens (Liza Minnelli, truly wonderful and explosive) that he realizes that true love is priceless and that he must grow up to face the consequences of his dreams and hopes. The only film by Steve Gordon, the film boasts a top tier cast, including the hilarious supporting roles, one of the finest soundtracks I have heard in a movie (by veteran Burt Bacharach, who shared an Oscar for Best Song with three other people, that song is still stuck in my head) and incredible scenery and art direction (the wonderful, charming New York and the Bach Mansion...). The make up and costumes are wonderful as well. The true star of the movie is the carefully written screenplay and direction. Gordon has the ability to balance intelligent humor, some serious themes, fascinating dialogue that keeps you interested and beautiful shots in a hilarious movie about growing up, the power of love and money, loss and death and the simple things in life, tied together with the signature Arthur's laugh and jokes. I love this movie just for the dialogue, the jokes (much like Being There, the film is not so much of a comedy, though the humor is present and smart) and the aesthetic that elevate the usually boring premise into somehing truly unique. My only problems are the fact that the "drunk" joke is taken just a tad too far, and the fact that the cinematography and editing make the film feel like a made for television film or a theatrical play for the screen, consequently feeling that some scened drag a litle bit. Overall, I can't recommend this movie enough for essentially everything. "Maybe I should come in and wash your d*ck for you, you little sh*t."

Great feel to this picture and it's all down to a stand out performance from the title character played by Dudley Moore. Lots of charm, wit and fun with a dash of warm heartedness. Doesn't lay it on too thick either. Well produced film, could easily have gone wrong but all pitched just right.

Drunk is no substitute for funny.

The first and only film to be both written and directed by Steve Gordon, who tragically passed away at the age of 44 a year after the release of this movie, "Arthur" is one of the very few comedies I've seen that I can say I thoroughly enjoyed, yet sparsely laughed during. Granted, I did smile or at least make a mental note of when I thought the movie was being relatively clever in its comedic stylings. Still, though, I'm shocked at how hand-in-hand the comedy remains with the other elements of the movie, namely the character work and overall spirit of the film. The relationship between Dudley Moore's titular protagonist and Sir John Gielgud's Academy Award winning turn as the wise-cracking butler, "Hobson," was more than just hilarious. You get honest-to-God emotion from the more serious aspects of their bond. And, I have to say, for being a comedy of the more romantic persuasion, it's been a minute since I've seen one where I honestly enjoyed seeing the two leads perform together in the same scene. Sweet and impressive.