Arthur

So I actually went to the theatre to see a movie! Unfortunately, it has been longer than I would like to admit and also unfortunately, the movie wasn't really worth the $9 (though they rarely are).

 Arthur is the story of a young man who is set to inherit a huge fortune but can't say sober long enough to make anything for himself. His mother gives him an ultimatum: either marry responsible Jennifer Gardner or get cut off. However, Arthur has just met the girl of his dreams, which gives him quite the dilemma. This is a 1981 remake, but I haven't seen it, so that fact didn't change my opinion of the movie, but it may for you if you did see the original (I heard the original is better).

Russell Brand was incredibly witty and charming, and his way of delivering dialogue is really funny and clever. Helen Mirren was the perfect fit and balance to Russell, and it was nice to see Jennifer Gardner in the antagonist role (though she is not very convincing). Greta Gerwig, who plays Brand's love interest Naomi, was completely forgettable.

Overall, it was a cute movie with funny moments. The plot was simple and formulaic, nothing happens that you can't see coming, but Brand and Mirren are great together, their relationship is so interesting and heart-warming, and you really root for Arthur to do well. This may sound ridiculous, but this movie was a little too PG for me, it could have been a little more outrageous. It wasn't funny enough or interesting enough to keep my guy's attention - I'm pretty sure he fell asleep. 

Russell Brand is charming as always, but maybe wait to rent this one.