• Arthur (2011)

    Irresponsible playboy Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to keep him out of real trouble: his great wealth and the advice of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Helen Mirren). But now Arthur must undertake the most-expensive risk of his life. He must choose between an arranged marriage that will keep him in the money or a more-modest life with the only woman (Greta Gerwig) he has ever loved. A remake of the 1981 Oscar-winning film.

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Arthur
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Release Date: April 8th, 2011

DVD Release Date: July 15th, 2011

PG-13 |1 hr 50 min

Plot Summary

Irresponsible playboy Arthur Bach (Russell Brand) has always relied on two things to keep him out of real trouble: his great wealth and the advice of his lifelong nanny, Hobson (Helen Mirren). But now Arthur must undertake the most-expensive risk of his life. He must choose between an arranged marriage that will keep him in the money or a more-modest life with the only woman (Greta Gerwig) he has ever loved. A remake of the 1981 Oscar-winning film.

Cast: Russell Brand, Dame Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, Luis Guzmán, Nick Nolte, Geraldine James, Christina Jacquelyn Calph

Director: Jason Winer

Genres: Romantic comedy

Production Co: Benderspink, Kevin McCormick, MBST Entertainment

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures

Keywords: Pursuit , Family , New York City , Lighthearted , Love triangle , Love , 2010s , Girlfriend ,

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  • 30
    Scott TobiasNPR

    This Arthur cravenly turns Susan into a monstrous status-seeker, making her less of a human being and thus much easier for Arthur to trample over in securing a meaningful adult relationship. show more

  • 20
    Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter

    In the end, it isn't so much that the New Arthur isn't the Old Arthur. Rather it's the anti-Arthur. show more

  • 63
    David HiltbrandPhiladelphia Inquirer

    When remaking a popular film, you must remember this: First, do no harm to the original. Arthur accomplishes this, with Russell Brand slurring his way neatly through the title role. show more

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