Whereas [Dudley] Moore somehow managed to make his Arthur endearing and lovable, Brand's Arthur is puerile, infantile and hateful.

| Aug 30, 2018

Though it has fleeting funny moments, this Russell Brand vehicle is a sputtering Pinto that surprises more when it runs well than when it lurches to a stop.

| Original Score: D+ | Aug 15, 2013

If there's anything worse than a watered-down, big-screen sitcom, it's a watered-down, big-screen sitcom that gets all socially responsible on us at the end

| Jun 20, 2013

| Original Score: C | Feb 14, 2012

While far from terrible, I can't really say this one is all that good, either, and like spending a night out having one to many the only thing lasting about this new journey with Arthur Bach is the unhappy hangover one is left with the very next morning.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 29, 2011

A pitiable remake of the sloshed "classic" from 1981.

Full Review | Apr 25, 2011

The original Arthur was a pretty mirthless affair, but the crude remake starring Russell Brand is infinitely worse...

| Apr 23, 2011

The biggest sin is that Arthur, who was such a soulful, delightful, oddly life-affirming character when played by Dudley Moore, is here merely a boring drunk. Where's the fun in that?

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 22, 2011

Brand fan? You'll likely enjoy his antics. But Russellophobics would be better off seeking out the original.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 22, 2011

Arthur was no great shakes first time around; this Brand-new version is a full-on stinker.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Apr 22, 2011

All that's left for Brand fans is to put on the DVDs of his live shows to remember what a great comic he is.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Apr 21, 2011

Arthur is well-executed tomfoolery slapped on top of sentimental predictability.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 21, 2011

Sometimes a remake is just an insult - to the original, to the audience.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Apr 21, 2011

The dire script is from Peter Baynham - of Alan Partridge, Brass Eye and Jam. I can't believe he wrote it. I mean I literally can't believe he wrote it - it has executive interventions written all over it.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Apr 20, 2011

A blander, more responsible 'Arthur' with far fewer laughs and, be warned, a painful update on the classic Burt Bacharach title tune over the end credits.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 20, 2011

Enjoyably sweet, and the third act kicks you square in the emotion-goolies.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 16, 2011

A thin, insipid and oddly flavourless brew. Drink it responsibly. Better yet, don't drink it at all.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 15, 2011

If this version fails, it's at least partially because it's been sent on the cinematic equivalent of a suicide mission.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 13, 2011

Russell Brand gives a career-killing performance.

| Apr 11, 2011

A strained Russell Brand is not a funny Russell Brand.

| Original Score: C- | Apr 8, 2011