Review of Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) by Corey B — 23 Apr 2011
Arthur 2 makes the big mistake of thinking everyone loved Arthur because of Dudley Moore's drunken antics. Sure they were a big part of that film's success, but only because they were balanced by Gielgud's mocking tone. With Gielgud reduced to playing a "ghost" for ten minutes, Arthur 2 ruins the balancing act.
Now, it's Dudley Moore, drunking it up for almost two hours, without anyone putting him in his place (except with Ghost Gielgud shows up). It's too much, and while Minnelli does a fine job, she's given little more to do than be charmed by Moore's buffoonery.
When Gielgud shows up, you realize how important he is to the success of the movie. His witty one liners and pithy delivery work so well, you forgive the fact that the movie has crossed into bizarro land by having Moore talking to a ghost.
This review of Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) was written by Corey B on 23 Apr 2011.
Arthur 2: On the Rocks has generally received mixed reviews.
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