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Arthur 2: Dans la dèche

Original title: Arthur 2: On the Rocks
  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli in Arthur 2: Dans la dèche (1988)
Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.
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Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must ... Read allArthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.

  • Director
    • Bud Yorkin
  • Writers
    • Steve Gordon
    • Andy Breckman
  • Stars
    • Dudley Moore
    • Liza Minnelli
    • John Gielgud
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    4.7/10
    7K
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    • Director
      • Bud Yorkin
    • Writers
      • Steve Gordon
      • Andy Breckman
    • Stars
      • Dudley Moore
      • Liza Minnelli
      • John Gielgud
    • 58User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Dudley Moore
    Dudley Moore
    • Arthur Bach
    Liza Minnelli
    Liza Minnelli
    • Linda Marolla Bach
    John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    • Hobson
    Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald
    • Martha Bach
    Stephen Elliott
    Stephen Elliott
    • Burt Johnson
    Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict
    • Fairchild
    Cynthia Sikes Yorkin
    Cynthia Sikes Yorkin
    • Susan Johnson
    • (as Cynthia Sikes)
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Mrs. Canby
    Jack Gilford
    Jack Gilford
    • Mr. Butterworth
    Ted Ross
    Ted Ross
    • Bitterman
    Barney Martin
    Barney Martin
    • Ralph Marolla
    Thomas Barbour
    • Stanford Bach
    David O'Brien
    • Millionaire
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Bartender
    John C. Vennema
    John C. Vennema
    • Maitre D'
    • (as John Vennema)
    John A. Zee
    John A. Zee
    • Bald Executive
    • (as John Zee)
    Marcia Wolf
    Marcia Wolf
    • Gallery Customer
    Aileen Fitzpatrick
    • Saleswoman
    • Director
      • Bud Yorkin
    • Writers
      • Steve Gordon
      • Andy Breckman
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    Wizard-8

    Not the disaster it's been made out to be

    When it was first released, "Arthur 2: On The Rocks" got the reputation of being a big disaster, a stigma that it still has more than 20 years later. That stigma is why I put off watching it for so long, only deciding to give it a look when it appeared on free TV in my city. After watching it, I am puzzled by its reputation. To be sure, it's not as good as the first movie. It does have a number of faults with it, such as there not being any gigantic laughs, a surprisingly sedate tone for the most part, a limited amount of plot, and Minnelli disappearing for almost all of the last third of the movie. Still, the movie has some strengths. While there are no gigantic laughs, there are a good number of chuckles along the way. The cast is enthusiastic and has great chemistry with each other, and the characters (at least the ones not in the evil family that strips Arthur of his fortune) are very likable. So while the movie is no comic masterpiece, it's nothing to really be embarrassed about - it's a perfectly okay movie, especially when you consider how bad sequels usually are.
    Kenneth-8

    Pointless sequel that has a few good laughs and good performances

    I agree with all of the other comments that the original Arthur was not a movie that needed a sequel. It should have stayed exactly where it ended. But, taken on it's own terms, Arthur 2: On the Rocks isn't half bad and actually has some really funny moments. Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli convincingly reprise their roles from the original and exchange some really funny lines between each other; they work well together and are fun to watch. All of the other actors also, from the original (minus Jill Eikenberry), do their best to add spark to offset the mediocre material. In fact the movie gets as far as it does solely on the performances alone. The movie itself is bland and lifelessly plotted and totally lacking in the warmth, magic, and style, courtesy of the late Steve Gordon, that made the original so much fun and endearing. Plus the new plot plays more like a sitcom than pure comedy. But the stars manage to squeeze out a few laughs anyway and Moore still gets some belly laughs as the perpetually drunk Arthur. So if your looking for a sequel that is on par with the original you will no doubt be disappointed but if your just looking for an average comedy with a few good laughs to kill time with you might enjoy it.
    8Dock-Ock

    A beautiful little film.

    This has got to be one of the most under-rated and under seen sequels in history. Arthur 2 is not as good as the film that preceeded it but it is NOT a bad film. Arthur 2 if anything gives us the film that Dudley Moore and Steve Gordon were trying to back in 1981. One of the main criticism's is that it gives out a bad message the alcoholism is good. The film does nothing of the sort, Arthur strives through out the film to change his drinking ways and succeeds in the final part of the film. The film itself is not as funny as Arthur was, but you hardly notice this because it tells a good dramatic story.

    Bud Yorkin handles the direction excellently, and the movie contains a magical back drop of Christmas time New York. Dudley is again funny and like-able, just as he was in Arthur, allthough both the Actor and the Character have matured. Liza Minelli is again kookie as Linda, allthough she plays the role like the preceeding seven years took place within a week. Nothing changes with her performance and one is greatful. One really feels for Arthur and Linda, as they struggle with the fact of first not being able to have children, and secondly being destitute. Without spoiling the movie for those who have not seen it, there is a happy ending. Burt Bacharach's score is again heartbreaking and wonderful and the title song sung by Chris De Burgh is as good as the Chris Cross original. And finally Sir John Gielguid makes a heart breaking and beautifull return as an Obi Wan Kenobi like Hobson. A christams ghost if you will.

    A Beatifull film. One ready for re-evaluation. Lets raise our glasses to Arthur and Linda.
    4pmtelefon

    What a shame

    "Arthur 2: On the Rocks" isn't very good. It has quite a few nice moments but it also has some pretty bad parts too. A big problem is the Arthur character. He's often (especially in the first half of the movie) more obnoxious than funny. The story also doesn't work that well. The cast does a nice job (for the most part) but the material is just not there. "Arthur 2: On the Rocks" was released seven years after the original "Arthur" but it seems more like twenty.
    6son_of_cheese_messiah

    Superior sequel

    The original Arthur was pretty much a cartoon where there was no consequence to behaviour, so Arthur could remain permanently sozzled, drink and drive, insult people and create havoc with impunity. In Arthur 2, he enters the world of adult responsibility. I guess that it is this element of reality, the drunk as a pitiful creature, which makes fans of the original hate the sequel. Those expecting more of the same were sadly disappointed.

    The premise of a man being forced to fend for himself after a lifetime of privilege is vastly more interesting to that of a drunken playboy and the film, for the most part, rises to this. The ensemble performances are much stronger than in the first film which relied heavily on acerbic one liners and Dudley's comedy drunk routine. Here the interaction between Minelli and Moore is more fleshed out and is delightful. It reminded me somewhat of Jane Fonda and Robert Redford in Barefoot in the Park. The comedy throughout is more subtle and more satisfying than the original.

    Unfortunately certain cartoon elements from the first film are introduced. Moore's previously innocent ex-girlfriend turns up as a Cruella Deville character before strangely reverting to her former self at the end. And her father hounding Moore wherever he goes is rather silly, it makes him seem like Gargamel. The denouement is especially feeble, with the sudden unexplained character change just mentioned and suddenly every-thing's alright. This terrible finale is the reason I cannot give this a higher mark, although I do consider it a genuine improvement on Arthur 1.

    It is a pity that this, even more than the original did not follow the courage of its convictions and end with him being poor but following his heart. Now that would be a lesson worth learning.

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    • Trivia
      The character of Susan Johnson was not played by Jill Eikenberry who had portrayed the character in Arthur (1981). This was because Eikenberry was at the time unavailable due to being contracted to La loi de Los Angeles (1986), playing Ann Kelsey. Because of this, the part of Susan Johnson in this movie was played by Cynthia Sikes Yorkin instead. The movie even pokes fun at this in a scene where Arthur remarks at how much taller Susan has gotten since the last time he saw her.
    • Goofs
      When Susan is on her father's boat during the party, her necklace disappears and reappears between shots.
    • Quotes

      Hobson: [Arthur is conversing with the ghost of Hobson] Arthur, I've seen your son.

      Arthur: [Arthur, inebriated, looks stricken] Oh!

      Hobson: I've told him all about you. But he still wants to meet you very much.

      Arthur: Ah, old man, you're not playing fair!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Arthur 2: On the Rocks/Short Circuit 2/Coming to America/A Handful of Dust/License to Drive (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Is My Decision
      (Theme from Arthur 2 on the Rocks)

      Performed by Chris De Burgh

      Written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Chris De Burgh

      Courtesy of A&M Records

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arturo 2, el millonario arruinado
    • Filming locations
      • Pier 17, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Burt Johnson's yacht party)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Havlin-Robert Shapiro Production
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,681,192
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,150,962
      • Jul 10, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,681,192
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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