Arthur

Theater Worthy

Ok I have to admit, I was a skeptic. I didn't see the original movie, though I think that remakes have been getting better. I haven't had much exposure to Russell Brand. I was really worried that the comedy of this film would rely on being crude. It didn't. Russell Brand was hilarious.

The cast was great. The funny Russell Brand was joined by Helen Mirren, who I adore. Jennifer Garner also joined the cast. I guess she played her part well because I hated her character. Her comedy was in being despised. Greta Gerwig was unknown to me, but she was charming. She was a completely average girl. Her first couple of costumes were questionable. I got that she was eccentric, but she was dressing like a child from the 90's. And while she did grow up in the "Sister Sister" generation, she shouldn't still be getting fashion advice from her favorite childhood TV show.  Of course Russell Brand isn't known for his looks so a charmingly average girl was the right choice to play across him.

I was also worried that Brand would be another rambling Brit that just didn't know when to shut up. Again pleasantly surprised, he may have danced on the line but he never crossed it. I never wanted to yell at him to just get on with it. This movie was a great comedy with a little sentiment added in, proving that Brand can actually act, not just throw out witty retorts. Though he is best at that.

If you like slap-stick you will really enjoy this movie. Something to watch for, when Brand is in his garage looking through his phone, Katy Perry is in his contacts list. And pay attention, because this movie has some great quotable moments. I need to watch it again just to remember all the funny things he says. Great comedy. Highly recommend it.