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Arthur (1981) Rank 5 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Arthur (1981) a score of 3.1455 out of 4
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Arthur (1981) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Don Ignacio's Movie Reviews (Michael Lawrence)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 3.62 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com ties one on with Arthurfilmcritic.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
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for Mutant Reviewers From HellMutant 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
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 2.78 out of 4 stars for At-A-Glance Film ReviewsAt-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
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 2.58 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Practice (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)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)
Arthur (1981) scores a combined 1.95 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.com - DVD ReviewNeedcoffee.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

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Arthur (1981) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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3.1455
Arthur (1981) is ranked overall as  out of 4 stars
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