Arthur
A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.
Critics Sentiment
Hobson dies peacefully in her sleep leaving Arthur devastated
Arthur and Bitterman in Batman costumes flee police in Batmobile
The film's biggest swing occurs when Hobson's death elevates the comedy to genuine emotional resonance before falling back to mediocrity in the romantic resolution.
Arthur (2011) struggles throughout most of its runtime with critics finding Russell Brand's performance obnoxious rather than charming and the remake lacking the wit of the original. The film finds its emotional center only during Helen Mirren's touching portrayal of Hobson's illness and death, which critics universally praised as the movie's highlight. Despite some entertaining sequences like the Grand Central dinner, the overall reception remained lukewarm with reviewers noting weak romantic chemistry and a script that felt inferior to its predecessor.
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Russell Brand
Arthur
Helen Mirren
Hobson
Greta Gerwig
Naomi Quinn
Jennifer Garner
Susan Johnson
Geraldine James
Vivienne
Luis Guzmán
Bitterman
Nick Nolte
Burt Johnson
Peter Van Wagner
Naomi's Dad
Christina Jacquelyn Calph
Tiffany
John Hodgman
Peter, Candy Store Manager
Murphy Guyer
Officer Kaplan
Saul Stein
Officer #2
José Ramón Rosario
Employment Clerk
Scott Adsit
Gummy Bear Man
Evander Holyfield
Boxing Trainer
Robert Clohessy
Veteran Cop
Ed Herbstman
Rookie Cop
Jared Parker
Wedding Kid
Tom Toner
Wedding Priest
Richard Bekins
Chancellor
Crew
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