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Arthur (1981)

Starring: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli Director: Steve Gordon Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jill Eikenberry
  • Directors: Steve Gordon
  • Writers: Steve Gordon
  • Producers: Charles H. Joffe, Robert Greenhut
  • Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: French (Dolby Digital 1.0), English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 30, 1997
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0790731886
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,554 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #10 in  Movies & TV > Comedy > Screwball Comedy
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When you get caught between the moon and New York City (ahem), chances are you'll find yourself taking another look at this hit comedy starring Oscar-nominated Dudley Moore as the charmingly witty, perpetually drunken millionaire Arthur Bach. Arthur falls in love with a waitress (Liza Minnelli) who doesn't care about his money, but unfortunately Arthur's stern father wants him to marry a Waspy prima donna. The young lush turns to his wise and loyal butler (Oscar-winner John Gielgud) for assistance and advice. Arthur was a huge hit when released in 1981, as was its Oscar-winning theme song by Christopher Cross. Few remember that the movie was, sadly, the only one ever made by writer-director Steve Gordon, who died less than a year after the film's release. Consistently funny and heartwarming, Arthur was hailed as a tribute to the great romantic comedies of the 1930s. --Jeff Shannon


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ARTHUR IS THE WORLD'S RICHEST ALCOHOLIC. BUT ALL IS NOT WELL IN HIS PICKLED PARADISE. HE WILL LOSE ACCESS TO THE FAMILY'S GREAT WEALTH IF HE DOESN'T MARRY THE UPTIGHT DEBUTANTE PICKED OUT FOR HIM BY HIS PARENTS. HE'S NOT IN LOVE WITH HER, DOESN'T EVEN LIKE HER. WHAT'S WORSE IS HE'S IN LOVE WITH A WACKY SHOPLIFTER.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Charming, Witty, and Wonderful, March 27, 2002
By Robert J. Schneider (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Nope, I'm not talking merely about Arthur, the hapless drunk millionaire playboy played so perfectly by Dudley Moore, but ARTHUR, the wonderful 1981 film directed by Steve Gordon. Although I eventually got tired of hearing the overplayed "Arthur's Theme" on the radio back in the early '80's, I really have not tired of watching this movie. It has aged surprisingly well for a film that makes such good use of the New York City locations that existed at that time (not to mention the quaint old taxicabs). This is a film with a basic romantic plot that deals primarily with how love wins over money; however, this film never takes its own plot too seriously. Instead, it has much more fun with the assorted *characters*, like Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore), Linda Marolla (Liza Minnelli), the wisecracking butler Hobson (hilariously played by the wonderful Sir John Gielgud, who deservedly won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this), Arthur's dominating mother Martha Bach (Geraldine Fitzgerald), Arthur's WASP-y bride-to-be Susan Johnson (a pre-L.A. Law Jill Eikenberry), Susan's brutish father Burt Johnson (Stephen Elliott), and, of course, Bitterman, Arthur's Chauffer (Ted Ross, in a much better role than the Cowardly Lion he played in the big-budget 1978 misfire THE WIZ). Some of dialogue is classic, especially between Arthur and Hobson! Also, this is arguably the last great movie that Liza has ever starred in.

ARTHUR is one of the great comedies that most of the family can enjoy. However, it's not really for kids under age 10, as the language is fairly racy and major plot points involve prostitutes, shoplifting, and in the case of the perpetually inebriated Arthur, alcoholism. In fact, when it was released, many people criticized this film for turning alcoholism into one big running joke, as well as glamorizing it. This is what prompted the much-later sequel, ARTHUR 2: ON THE ROCKS, in which Arthur finally gets to experience the dark side of his habit. Despite its sober theme, it was actually quite funny in its own right. Still, the original is better, and is one of the great films of the 1980's. MOST RECOMMENDED

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie, Poor DVD, January 31, 2005
This is a nice DVD, if you don't mind that 27.9 percent of the original theatrical image has been removed for the DVD exhibition, so that the DVD image fills your entire 4:3 television screen (theatrical aspect ratio - 1.85:1; DVD aspect ratio - 4:3). If you're okay with that, enjoy!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Screwball Comedy at its Best, December 6, 2005
When Arthur came out in 1981, I thought the trailers looked stupid. But I finally broke down and saw the film. I was not in the best of moods walking into the theatre but was smiling from ear to ear walking out. This is one of the funniest films ever.

Arthur Bock (Dudley Moore) is the quintessential spoiled second generation millionaire. He has never had to work a day in his life. He has his own penthouse suite complete with running trains and butler. Arthur's favorite pastime is getting drunk and embarrassing the upper-class.

We first see Arthur as he is being chauffeured through the red light district. He picks up a profession (her friend gets $50 for coming in second). He takes her to a fancy restaurant, saying she is a princess from a small country (so small that last year the recarpeted the entire country!). The next morning enter Hobson (John Gielguld), an acerbic British butler. He has the perfect one line response to any situation.

Arthur is summoned by his father. The edict is given that Arthur must marry the daughter of dad's business rival or be cut off from his inheritance. Arthur's answer to that is to go shopping and spend more of dad's money. There he spies a quirky shoplifter, Linda Marolla (Liza Minnelli). Something about her interests Arthur and he pursues her.

Eventually, reality wins out and Arthur must come to terms with his pending nuptials. Now this leads to the funniest scenes of the film. First is when Hobson realizes that Arthur really loves Linda and goes to her apartment to tell to go to the engagement party. (Best Line: "Please get me two aspirin. You will find them on the second shelf of the medicine cabinet behind the unused shave cream.") Next is when Linda shows up at the engagement party. (Best Line: "I was in the neighborhood, it took two taxi's, a bus and a train. But I was in the neighborhood") Finally, is the wedding that completely falls apart.

This was one of the best written comedies with one liners that are still being repeated. Dudley Moore gives his best performance ever. Unfortunately, it was too good and most people thought that he was like Arthur. Liza showed she inherited her mother's comic timing. But the film was stolen by John Gielguld. Gielguld deservedly won an Oscar for his perfect performance. Also notable is Ted Ross (Tony winner as the Cowardly Lion in The Wiz) as the chauffer and Geraldine Fitzgerald as Arthur's hard as nails grandmother. Oh and don't forget the great theme song!!

The only negative of the DVD is it is only available in full frame.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars out of 4
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A fun and witty comedy that makes the most out of Moore and Gielgud's considerable comic talents, Arthur is hurt slightly by Liza Minelli (who isn't... Read more
Published 7 months ago by One-Line Film Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars A Message to all of you Moron DVD Companies
When it is in the Original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio, I'll buy it

Till then, KEEP IT
Published 7 months ago by Azure1

5.0 out of 5 stars Irresistible and utterly unforgettable; a comedy for the ages...
This is one of those surprisingly delightful films that rarely gets the attention it deserves yet for some reason got that attention. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andrew Ellington

5.0 out of 5 stars Arthur dvd
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MOVIE! Great quality! Took longer to receive than I thought, but now that we have it we're thrilled.Thanks so much :-)
Published 9 months ago by Claudia Letterman

1.0 out of 5 stars Wow! The Definition of Film That Ages Very, Very Badly! Terrible DVD Version Too!
I feel sorry for the late great Dudley Moore as he's a much much better comedian than he is portrayed as here in a very poor movie in far too many aspects. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Frederick Baptist

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Comedy
Who wouldn't want to be a millionaire drunkard? Arthur seems to have it all, but has some choices to make about love and life. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bailey's Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars Rating - 9 stars
This movie is still one of the funniest movies ever and with the most memorable, repeatable lines. It is a family favorite and has been for all these years.
Published 13 months ago by K. Mallaber

4.0 out of 5 stars Comical and Touching
4 1/2 stars would be more accurate. While many comedies revolve around the cruel ridicule of certain parties, this is a MAJOR exception. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bradley Headstone

4.0 out of 5 stars "Tell her Chief Inspector Flanigan from Homicide is here. That'll get her down in a hurry!"
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The late, great comedic genius Dudley Moore does a star turn as Arthur Bach the lovable lush in this 1981 comedy also starring Liza Minnelli as the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. H. Minde

4.0 out of 5 stars good movie
this was a pretty good movie. it was entertaining. dudley moore was pretty fun in this movie. it was good.
Published 17 months ago by David A. Smith

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