arthur

"I'm sorry I asked you to take care of me when what I wanted the most was to take care of you." - Arthur to Naomi. awwww..

you might think that this movie is just a slapstick comedy but surprisingly, there were very few slapstick but had several heartfelt moments.

russell brand may look like a creepy dumbass but i think he's funny and adorable and i love his british accent! i imagine that he is just like his character here (i think that's why katy perry loves him).  i like naomi, she is just like arthur, except normal (did that make sense?). i loved their humorous banter and their creative imagination. i love hobson and i felt sad when she died (she was more of a mother to him that his real mother was). ive never seen jennifer garner play a bitch - i think she secretly liked it and she looked like she was having fun playing susan. nick nolte -- ugh the nail thing was a bit gross. the mother was a bit sad but at least she redeemed herself when she finally forgave arthur and un-disowned him. luis guzman is always funny. however, there were some parts that didnt work quite well -like arthur's incessant chatter, how naomi and arthur fell in love in an instant, and the movie never explained why arthur took to drinking and i thought the movie was about arthur growing up and getting a job like he said but in the end, he became sober, got the girl and still got the money (by working in the bach charity).

lastly, i liked the soundtrack of this movie, especially the updated version of Arthur's Theme by Fitz and the Tantrums (though Christopher Cross version is still awesome). I've never fully understood the lyrics of the song but after seeing this movie, i finally understand what "if you get caught between the moon and New York City.. the best that you can do is fall in love.." meant. i couldn't find the Fitz version so i'm sharing the original version instead.

Once in your life you find her
Someone that turns your heart around
And next thing you know you're closing down the town
Wake up and it's still with you
Even though you left her way across town
Wondering to yourself, "Hey, what've I found?"

When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
I know it's crazy, but it's true
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do ......
The best that you can do is fall in love

Arthur he does as he pleases
All of his life, he's mastered choice
Deep in his heart, he's just, he's just a boy
Living his life one day at a time
And showing himself a really good time
Laughing about the way they want him to be

When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
I know it's crazy, but it's true
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do .....
The best that you can do is fall in love

When you get caught between the Moon and New York City
I know it's crazy, but it's true
If you get caught between the Moon and New York City
The best that you can do .....
The best that you can do is fall in love