Arthur

Russell Brand has never been on my favorite people list. He usually has been on my least favorite. He did marry Katy Perry which made me like him more. Despite my dislike I thought he was a funny person when he is rarely clean enough to listen to. My husband wanted to see this for his birthday and I thought it looked hilarious.

What do other critics hate about witty, well rounded movies? I guess Arthur got rotten tomatoes, but I would give it an 8 out of 10.

It was fast pasted, witty, hilarious. The music was fantastic. I loved Jennifer Garner as Susan. Helen Mirren is on my favorite actresses and thank goodness for her talent in the film. She brought balance to the over exaggerated Russell Brand's take on his character. Arthur had some predictable moments but thankfully there was depth that surprised. Helen Mirren's confession shocked me.

Moral:
Family can make a difference in each other's life. But when your real family is stupid, some have to find others to replace their family and may be lucky to do so. Having someone to believe in you, can make anything possible. Everyone wants to feel loved.

Old New:
I watched the original Arthur on Netflix instant. I wish I could un-see it. Although being able to re-watch the new one will make up for it. So watch the old one then see the new one. Liza Minnelli was fantastic as usual. I loved that they made Hobson a women played by Helen Mirren in the new one. The old one had it's moments of humor but not as many. The old had the line "I was in the neighborhood. It took me 2 busses 3 cab and a train to get in the neighborhood but what the hell?" The new one had so many lines it's hard to think of just one.

"Can you remove the half naked business woman from the bottom of my bed?"

"I am grown-up."(Turns on solar system above his bed.) "Don't let that undermine what I just said."