Despite my best efforts, I didn't hate this film as much as I thought I would. I don't like Russell Brand and I don't like his comedy. Scenes in this film meant to be driven by his comedic talents are dreadful. For example, the scene where he plays with the nail gun then shoots nails into Nick Nolte is more uncomfortable than funny - it's not all down to Brand though, Nolte is also awful in this film. The terrible thing is that his smile is definitely infectious and for the last 1/5 of the film he actually does manage to be likable.The unlimited money provides some excitement e.g. the Batman mobile and the DeLorean from Back to the Future, Grand Central station empty with acrobats, etc. Actually the settings are well chosen, beautiful and well shot. It doesn't cover up for Brand's clawing personality however. Jennifer Garner (Susan) does psychotic b*tch very well but even the presence of Helen Mirren (Hobson) can't cover for Brand's overacting.The only bit when I laughed was when a little boy asks Brand if he is a boy or a girl and Brand replies "it doesn't matter". Quite frankly, I'd imagine this interaction is based on real life. What saves this film is Brand getting sober at the end to get the girl, this is of course based on Russell's "Brand". In the last 1/5 of the film Brand managed to win me over to his side with his sobriety and somewhat reigned in acting.It's an okay film, though only really worth a watch though if you don't have anything else on the player. I was glad that I stuck it out till the end because I didn't hate Brand as much as I did at the beginning of the film.

Russell Brand is a questionable character at the best of times, but here he follows in Ricky Gervais' footsteps by being another Brit given their crack at a Hollywood comedy.And it's a right mess, not a patch on the original. Brand and co try their best, but its a weak script, and Brand tries and fails to make anything out of it.The only plus points are Helen Mirren and Jennifer Garner.A dud comedy.

I have to start this review by saying, not a lot of people liked this movie, because of the fact that this is a remake of the 1981, so-called "classic". I have never actually seen the original, but I have seen the trailer, and it didn't make me want to watch it at all. Russell Brand is so funny as Arthur, a man who has had everything handed to him on a silver platter. Or to be more accurate, a gold platter encrusted with diamonds and ruby's. One day, he actually has to get a job, which is just so hilarious. This movie is quite good, in my opinion. It could have been funnier, and it they could have not killed Hobson. That kind of sucked.Overall, I give this episode a 6 out of 10.

Arthur (Russell Brand) is an irresponsible drunken playboy. His mother Vivienne (Geraldine James) is fed up and forces him to marry proper and sensible Susan (Jennifer Garner). He can't stand her. The only person in his corner is his caretaker Hobson (Helen Mirren). One day, he meets free spirit Naomi (Greta Gerwig).This is weak remake of Arthur(1981) staring Dudley Moore. Russell Brand is childish but just isn't childlike. That's mainly what's missing from this version. The joy and the childlike innocence is gone. Greta Gerwig is cute but she's way too quiet. There isn't much of a spark between the leads. The chemistry is questionable. Helen Mirren is an interesting choice for Hobson, and she does a fine job. Without the fun of the original, there isn't much here.