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Arthur (2011)

Arthur (2011)
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The immature heir to a billion-dollar empire finds himself cut off from the family fortune after rejecting his arranged marriage to a nouveau riche socialite, and instead falling for a free-spirited unlicensed tour guide in this remake of the sentimental 1981 comedy starring Dudley Moore. Arthur (Russell Brand) was raised in the lap of luxury. His family is wealthy beyond compare, and ever since he was a child his every whim has been catered to by his nanny, Hobson (Helen Mirren), and his chauffeur, Bitterman (Luis Guzman). But the party starts to wind down when Arthur's domineering mother (Geraldine James) insists that he marry Susan (Jennifer Garner), the daughter of a self-made millionaire (Nick Nolte) who isn't above intimidating his future son-in-law into marriage. Vehemently opposed to the idea due to the fact that he and Susan have nothing in common, Arthur rejects the proposal after falling in love with Linda (Greta Gerwig), an aspiring children's book author who pays the rent by giving unofficial tours of Grand Central Station. As a result, Arthur has to decide if he can face life as a normal member of the working class -- and without his trusty flask of booze. Television veteran Jason Winer (Modern Family) directs from a script by Peter Baynham (Brüno, Borat). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Helen MirrenGreta Gerwig, (more)
Director(s):
Jason Winer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of Arthur

The immature heir to a billion-dollar empire finds himself cut off from the family fortune after rejecting his arranged marriage to a nouveau riche socialite, and instead falling for a free-spirited unlicensed tour guide in this remake of the sentimental 1981 comedy starring Dudley Moore. Arthur (Russell Brand) was raised in the lap of luxury. His family is wealthy beyond compare, and ever since he was a child his every whim has been catered to by his nanny, Hobson (Helen Mirren), and his chauffeur, Bitterman (Luis Guzman). But the party starts to wind down when Arthur's domineering mother (Geraldine James) insists that he marry Susan (Jennifer Garner), the daughter of a self-made millionaire (Nick Nolte) who isn't above intimidating his future son-in-law into marriage. Vehemently opposed to the idea due to the fact that he and Susan have nothing in common, Arthur rejects the proposal after falling in love with Linda (Greta Gerwig), an aspiring children's book author who pays the rent by giving unofficial tours of Grand Central Station. As a result, Arthur has to decide if he can face life as a normal member of the working class -- and without his trusty flask of booze. Television veteran Jason Winer (Modern Family) directs from a script by Peter Baynham (Brüno, Borat). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

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Director(s):
Jason Winer
Writer(s):
Peter Baynham
Producer(s):
Kevin McCormickChris BenderMichael Tadross
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Categories:
Comedy
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Michael H.

RUSSELL BRAND is NOT the least bit funny. He is so bad that he annoys the heck out of me like no other. NEVER EVER again.

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John H.

Needed to be about 20 minutes shorter and a lot funnier.

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Jeff D.

Why? Why take a perfectly good movie starring an actor with obvious comedic talent (Arthur w/ Moore), and re-cast it with a no-talent cretin (Brand)? I could possibly understand a remake of this movie if they had cast an actor of Moore's stature. Brand? Brand is not funny in the least, and has the acting chops of a 2x4. Four or five stars for THIS? Really?? That concept is funnier than this movie. Do not believe the 4-5 star reviews of this rubbish. Rent the original. It is better... and you do not have to look at Brand (creepy!) for 2 hours.

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