The Schmoes were a tad bit skeptical to see Russell Brand take over the late Dudley Moore’s role as “Arthur”…would the movie be a pleasant surprise? Or another wasted remake? Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Be a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com Our website: www.schmoesknow.com
schmoesknow says
@krts32 Did you see her in Red?
REDchairDIARIES says
Dear SK:
I have a built-in anti-bias for this movie because R Brand annoys me. He’s from the Robin Williams/Jim Carrey and DUDLEY MOORE school of A LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY and NO SCENERY WILL BE LEFT UN-CHEWED.
I also can’t stand Russell’s greasy hair. (I know… I have become my parents.)
BUT… you are a review show, and you’ve given this a very fair shake from what I can see. I wish Russell Brand no ill will, he just doesn’t do it for me.
Michael from the …
schmoesknow says
@REDchairDIARIES Yeah Michael I echo your sentiments but as much as I wanted to hate him in this, I couldn’t. He was likeable and gave Arthur a lot of character. I had a huge anti-bias. Is it the best movie out there? No. But it is a fun movie with heart and that is all I can ask for.
maxxmaulion says
maybe ill see this movie now because u guys rated it so high.
krts32 says
@schmoesknow Yea she was funny in Red. I’m just saying, I would like to see her with better comedians. I think she’d be funny as hell with Zach Galifianakis.
schmoesknow says
@maxxmaulion Ha, funny that the 3 out of 5 is high, considering most people thought it would be dreadful. If I had to pick between this or Your Highness though, I would take your Highness. That review will be up tomorrow night.
schmoesknow says
@krts32 Agreed
lindz111 says
Saw it last night movie was hilarious
demonhand says
Congrats on your game! Good review as usual, keep up the good work, Schmoes!
MyraLaRyn1 says
Do you think Russell Brand is finally learning to calm down or that hollywood is giving him a chance to? I find that’s what I don’t like about a lot of the big comedy guys (Jim Carrey, sometimes Will Ferrell) I always like them more when they calm down and give a punch line rather than just popping a giant caffeine pill the size of my head and recording what happens.
Tebay71 says
Russell Brand is always funny
CaliCriticReviews says
Russell Brand is pretty funny but r-rated films are his stronghold. I’m still gonna pass on seeing this and see Hanna instead.
raptorrancher says
Concern: I woud love to share on Facebook, but I’m a teacher and am linked to my students. Sometimes you guys cuss (hey, you’re adults) and I can’t link that stuff knowing my students would believe I am endorsing foul language. Something to think about…and yes, I feel like a complete moron telling you to watch your language. :) Keep up the good works, guys!
TheMatthewProctor says
I gave this movie a 3.678 lol
ArmanAbedi says
meh…never liked Russell Brand….Don’t think this will change my mind
InsaneBurger says
rotten tomatoes gave it an 8% so going to the film my hopes weren’t high but it was fine
sachaput says
Hey, I talk you guys up as much as I can. I know I’ve shared over on Facebook a few times. Don’t think you have much to worry about, as IMHO you one of the better things going on YouTube.
As for the film, I’m surprised to find folks seem to like it. I know my reaction to the trailer was just, “Why?” I’m also not especially fond of Brand anyway.
BlazeTheMovieFan says
I won’t see it.
Baltasar88 says
Mr Nobody!!! your gonna like it!!! its amazing!!
FarCry21 says
@schmoesknow Did you guys know that Brand’s wife is from my hometown, BEAUTIFUL Santa Barbara, CA?
mrebyers says
Looks better than I feared.
Cool review! Grats to Ellis for his moment of triumph. Or whatever!
deafandstupid6 says
this was a little different for me watching a review with both of you guys, but only one of you actually saw the movie… still not bad of a review, just…different.
bobolishas says
i love you guys but the little annotations that keep coming up seem a little desparate i thnk u should just let it happen rather than pleading coz i have a lot of respect for u guys and i love ur reviews
TheNoodle97 says
i’ll just stay in and watch the princess bride
cha1235 says
The trailer made this movie look awful!! I just might go see it now, great review