Critic Reviews

Arthur (1981) Rank 5 Reviews

Expert Review Summary

Movie critics combined give Arthur (1981) a score of 3.1455 out of 4

based on (11) reviews

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Excellent

(4)

Very Good

(6)

Good

(1)

Fair

(0)

Poor

(0)

Reviews by Score:

Don Ignacio's Movie Reviews (Michael Lawrence)

John Gielgud's charming performance as the old gentleman's gentleman is the highlight of the film. A recommended comedy. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Don Ignacio's Movie Reviews (Michael Lawrence)

Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)

Let me not mislead you, this is definitely Dudley Moore's movie. The part where he tries to find Linda's house in a drunken stupor, after getting engaged, is one of the funniest scenes ever. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)

filmcritic.com ties one on with Arthur

It's the movie we'll forever know Dudley Moore for -- and the late John Gielgud, too. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at filmcritic.com ties one on with Arthur

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Only someone with a heart of stone could fail to love a drunk like Arthur Bach, who spends his wasted days in a poignant search for someone who will love him, will care for him, will ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

It's the movie we'll forever know Dudley Moore for -- and the late John Gielgud, too, who is put out to pasture about halfway through this classic comedy. "Classic" doesn't necessarily mean "fabulous" in this case, however -- Arthur ...read the complete Arthur movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)

Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

Dudley Moore (10, Foul Play) plays Arthur Bach -- rich, spoiled, immature, and drunk. Arthur is facing an upcoming "arranged" marriage, where he must marry the daughter of another wealthy family, or he will lose his $750 million inheritance. It' ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)

A modern screwball comedy, in the vein of My Man Godfrey and other Depression era gems, Arthur was written and directed by Steve Gordon, who received an Oscar nomination for Original Screenplay. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)

Mutant Reviewers From Hell

I actually went out and bought this movie before I finished watching it. I knew I wanted this funny, weird movie to be part of my collection. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Mutant Reviewers From Hell

At-A-Glance Film Reviews

Witty one-liners, delivered casually between more prominent but less interesting lines of dialogue, comprise most of Arthur's humor, and its story is all heart. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews

Spirituality & Practice (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)

Steve Gordon directs this zany comedy of manners with great gusto. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Spirituality & Practice (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)

Needcoffee.com - DVD Review

Sir John Gielgud won an Oscar for his portrayal of Hobson. It's simply a hilarious, timeless classic. ...read the complete Arthur movie review at Needcoffee.com - DVD Review