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Arthur
2011 110 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.1
Comedy, Romance
Director: Jason Winer
🎭 Based on
«Arthur»
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Description
A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$33.04M
Worldwide:
$48.15M
Starring
Russell Brand
Actor
Helen Mirren
Actor
Jennifer Garner
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2012
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
The 2011 remake of Arthur is widely regarded as a redundant and uninspired update to the 1981 classic, failing to justify its own existence. While a minority of viewers appreciate its lighthearted charm and Russell Brand’s eccentric performance, the consensus critiques the film for its clichéd script, weak direction, and lack of genuine humor.
| Originality | The film fails to distinguish itself from the original, relying on an unoriginal and clichéd screenplay that lacks fresh comedic energy. | |
| Direction | The film struggles with a lack of directorial vision, leading to a driftless narrative that loses momentum as it reaches its conclusion. | |
| Acting | Russell Brand's portrayal of Arthur divides audiences between those who find his childlike, eccentric performance endearing and those who feel he lacks the depth and star power of the original lead. | |
| Acting | The secondary cast, particularly Helen Mirren, is viewed as talented but largely wasted in roles that fail to elevate the thin character development. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some finding the slapstick and infantile antics charmingly lighthearted, while others dismiss the jokes as primitive and unfunny. |