Obviously this film was just a minor diversion in the great man's career, but it does say something about the impact this film made on the film watching public that such a sentence would be reported.

"Arthur" is the story of rich, carefree but alcoholic playboy Arthur Bach. With nothing to do all day but cruise around in his chauffeur driven Rolls, shop and drink, he struggles to find a purpose to his life, and more importantly to find a partner in his life to share it with. At the moment he is mothered by his very English butler, Hobson (Gielgut), who tries to keep the romantic Arthur in line with a never ending series of waspish putdowns and acid comments. In order to keep his family fortune though, Arthur's family are most keen he is safely married off to beautiful socialite Susan Johnson (Jill Eikenberry). Unfortunately though, Arthur doesn't love Susan, he loves the streetwise shoplifter he met in downtown New York, Linda Marolla (Liza Minnelli).

Minnelli and Moore play superbly off each other and the glances and expressions they throw to each other (and the camera) are a joy to watch. Gielgut is superb, with the cutting edge of a Stanley knife he steals every scene he appears in. Also well worth watching is Barney Martin as Linda's father, who has a delightfully crumply face as he breaks when he hears the millionaire Arthur won't be marrying his daughter.

At nearly 15 years old this film has remained as fresh and as funny as ever. It's wonderfully innocent, crisp and funny and is extremely highly recommended.

Arthur- Dudley Moore's finest film
Review date: 2004-01-16 Rating: 8 out of 10

Dudley Moore is Arthur, the born-millionaire, alcoholic play boy who's daily routine consists of picking up prostitutes with a scotch on the rocks, spending ridiculous amounts of money and a scotch on the rocks and driving through central park in his stretch limo with a scotch on the rocks, until he meets the lovely Linda (Liza Minelli) the love of his life while she shoplifts from a designer store. All seems well until Arthur's family threaten to cut off his billion dollar inheritance if he marries Linda.

This is a tremendously witty and entertaining film with a wonderful cast of actors. It would appear this role was written only for Dudley Moore to play and John Gielgud is fabulously sarcastic and direct as Arthur's servant.

This film is a must-see 80's classic.

Still funny after all these years...
Review date: 2000-12-14 Rating: 10 out of 10

Dudley Moore plays Arthur, an inherited millionaire playboy with a significant passion for alcohol and excitement. When his family insists that he must dry up, grow up, and marry the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Arthur has other plans...

A hilarious movie from the outset. Dudley Moore is superb in the title role, with John Gielgud pulling off an oscar winning performance as the butler and father figure. A great movie.

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