By Kate Rodger
Arthur hits the big screen in time for Easter this week.
It’s a remake of the ‘80s Dudley Moore classic, this time with Russell Brand in the lead role of the child-like billionaire forced into contemplating a loveless marriage to keep his pocket money.
Offsetting Brand is Dame Helen Mirren, who as Hobson, takes on the role John Gielgud won an Oscar for.
I can hear the cry of "why why why remake another classic", and while I feel your pain and embrace it, I confess to the guilty pleasure of rather enjoying this irreverent re-hash with its Brand humour and Mirren in fine form.
If you're after a light-hearted long weekend romp, I reckon Arthur might do just nicely.
Three stars.
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Arthur
:: Director: Jason Winer
:: Starring: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, Nick Nolte, Luis Guzman
:: Running Time: 110 mins
:: Rating: PG - contains offensive violence and coarse language
:: Release Date: April 21, 2011
:: Trailer: Watch here
