“Arthur” is a delightful comedy starring Dudley Moore (“Bedazzled”, “10”). Like many of the best comedy films, it is a genuinely heart-warming little movie. We do not get enough comedies like this these days, filmmakers now seem to think that you have to be mean and vulgar to get a laugh. “Arthur” is a charming relic from a more civilised and sophisticated age.

Moore stars as Arthur Bach, a cheerful millionaire that drinks like it’s a competition. He has never worked a day in his life and has his wishes fulfilled by his assistant Hobson (John Gielgud “Julius Caesar”). His family want him to get married to Susan or else they will cut him off from his inheritance. The problem is that Arthur does not love Susan, he loves the working-class Linda (Liza Minnelli “Cabaret”).

Dudley Moore is fantastic as Arthur. The character is so funny and likeable that you cannot resist him. I believe that the secret to the greatness of the character and the performance is innocence because we know Arthur has a good heart. John Gielgud is also really good as Hobson. Liza Minnelli is somewhat funny as Linda. The other characters are okay but I think the main three are by far the most memorable.

Not a great deal happens in “Arthur”, there is no ludicrous event that could only happen in a film and that just helps make it even more endearing. Some may find it a little slow but I enjoyed this film a lot. I was reminded of other great comedies such as “While You Were Sleeping” and “Coming To America”, that also won me over with their charm. I sincerely recommend this movie because I think even if you do not love as much as I do, it should still put a smile on your face.