SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Good concept, poorly executed.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

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.

Is this movie good? Remove Russell Brand and it's a nice movie with rather crude and harsh humor.I had no idea this was a remake. Why do all critics judge a remake film against the original picture? It doesn't make sense. Not just this film, but all remakes need not be judged against the originals. For most people would not have watched the original especially when the time frame between the two films is over 20 years.IF you can go past the main character, the film is charming, honest, has for the most part a smarter script than you average girl's comedy film, a nice chicks film. Most critics hate Russell Brand (and I can't blame them), reason why they ditched the entire film. If your nose makes more than 20 degrees with the horizontal, skip this movie. For anything 19 degrees and under, give it a watch.

I'm unsure why Russell Brand was cast in this role, yes he's English but he's not the lovable character Dudley Moore manufactured in the original film, nor could I warm to him. The moment you see Duddly Moore in the original film his energy just pulls you in and you really want him to find love and happiness. I couldn't give two hoots about sleezy Russell Brand.The original film was beautifully crafted and each character played a part that screamed 'classic', John Gielgud steals many a scene with tremendous delivery and typically 'dry' British wit that ties the whole film into such a wonderful package.Sadly the sloppy false bravado that Russell Brand throws out makes him seem arrogant and unlikeable.This 'reboot' of a truly great film should be quickly forgotten and the smile return when you put the original DVD on.

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.