New “Arthur” Does Not Shine
The first reviews I’ve seen of the remake of “Arthur,” which is released on Friday, are along the lines of this pan in the Hollywood Reporter. Money shot: ‘It’s still an open question whether in this day of increased concerns about alcoholism and health you can do a remake of 1981’s “Arthur,” a comedy about a loveable drunk, because the new Arthur, with Russell Brand playing the Dudley Moore role, is a mere burlesque riffing off the old Arthur rather than an actual remake that has reconceived or rethought the original film.’ New Arthur, Old Arthur: frankly, I’d rather have Bea Arthur.
