Directed by:
Jason WinerCinematography:
Uta BriesewitzComposer:
Theodore ShapiroCast:
Russell Brand, Jennifer Garner, Helen Mirren, Greta Gerwig, Nick Nolte, Geraldine James, Luis Guzmán, Christina Jacquelyn Calph, Richard Bekins, Matt Malloy (more)VOD (3)
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In this fresh new look at a classic story, Russell Brand reinvents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny and best friend Hobson (Helen Mirren), to keep him out of trouble. Kind-hearted, fun-loving, and utterly without purpose, Arthur spends every day in the heedless pursuit of amusement. But when his unpredictable public image threatens the staid reputation of the family foundation, Bach Worldwide, he is given an ultimatum: marry the beautiful but decidedly unlovable Susan Johnson (Jennifer Garner), an ambitious corporate exec who can keep him in line, or say goodbye to his billion-dollar inheritance and the only way of life he knows. It's a deal Arthur would be inclined to take... if he hadn't just fallen for Naomi (Greta Gerwig), a New York City tour guide who shares his idealism and spontaneity. The independent Naomi sees Arthur not only for who he is, but for who he could be, and finally gives him a reason to take charge of his own life. All he needs to do is stand up for what he wants. But at what cost? With some unconventional help from Hobson - the one person who always believed he could do anything - Arthur will take the most expensive risk of his life and learn what it means to become a man. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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A surprisingly good comedy. I was (justifiably, I think, given the films I've seen with him so far) scared by Russell Brand, but unnecessarily so. I liked the verbal shootouts between Arthur and the sarcastic nanny played by Helen Mirren the most, but there were many more funny moments. Thank God for them. I can safely say that I was entertained from beginning to end. The end was not surprising, but what do you expect from a tale about reforming a debauched alcoholic billionaire?
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I don't like Russell Brand at all, but he was the perfect choice to play the simple-minded Arthur. I also liked the female cast featuring Helen Mirren and Jennifer Garner. As far as the story is concerned, it is not an original gem, but on the other hand, the plot moved along, I was not bored, so just a clean average that does not offend. In short, an unpretentious and relaxing film that was well suited for a long bus journey.
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