It's not annoying just because of Dudley Moore's incessant drunken laughter, which wears thin only a few moments into the film. It's annoying because people are just selfish, rude and thoughtless throughout. Drinking and driving is simply not funny either, and Arthur is trashed driving around the city numerous times. Ha ha driving over curbs while swilling out of a bottle is tremendous entertainment. Agreeing to marry someone just to keep your inheritance with no regard for anybody's feelings is really funny stuff. Liza M. As a leading lady is a laugher. There's nothig appealing about her character at all. She's an obnoxious thief. Gee no wonder Arthur finds her irresistable. Her father is even worse. All he needs to know is the size of a guy's bank account before giving his approval for marriage. Shallowness everywhere you look. The acting is okay it's just the plot that's so ridiculous and mundane. Sir John G. Is even kind of a jerk in this, playing a pompous judgemental butler or servant or whatever he is. No, this thing just wasn't very enjoyable at all. The chauffeur is the only likable character and his role is minimal. How it's rated so high is thoroughly baffling. There's a few good songs and some beautiful classic luxury automobiles, and they are the only thing of any interest or real beauty in the movie. Oh, there's also a horse who's looks and personality far outshine Liza M. 's. I always thought it was an all right film with a few laughs, but this last time through made me wonder why. I honestly never even grinned or chuckled once. Pure stinkola......
Review of Arthur
