Review of Arthur (2011) by Katchoo _ — 13 Nov 2011

Started out hilariously! but then it just kinda fell flat.

This review of Arthur (2011) was written by Katchoo _ on 13 Nov 2011.

Arthur has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Warren W (127) on 29 Oct 2013

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By Kat P (70) on 06 Apr 2018

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By Ashleigh S (188) on 13 Dec 2013

This was terrible. The plot did not move one iota from beginning to end. Some funny bits thrown in but otherwise it was a chore to get through…

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By Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 29 Aug 2018

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

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By Sam J (457) on 06 Apr 2018

Really not that bad. People who hate it probably like pretentious shit like Magnolia…

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By Anthony I (417) on 28 Jun 2014

I did actually enjoy this alot! Russell brand was not annoying but quite good at acting in it…

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By Mischiefmanaged (1) on 11 Oct 2013

When looking at remakes of movies, why does everyone expect it to be just like the old one? That's the whole point, isn't it…

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