this have be one of my favorite movie for a long time . recently i be happy to see it on dvd which be a relief from watch the old and grainy vhs version . i hadn not see it in year and watch it today to find myself amaze at how well the movie stand up to time . it one of those rare and perfect storm of comedy where great writing ( truly funny line after truly funny line ) be pair with great direction and outstanding performance all at the same time . dudley moore get an oscar nomination for arthur but lose ( although john gielgud win for best support actor ) . if moore performance in arthur doesn not win a best actor oscar it proof that no comedic actor could ever win the title ( another example be gene wilder in young frankenstein ) . steve gordon craft the film beautifully keep true to each of the character and the warm hearted tone of the story . quite simply and imho the movie be a rare gem . it only sad that steve gordon pass away just a year after arthur be release . regard the dvd that be available a of half 007 and it so or so . although the video quality be a leap over the old vhs copy and there be still no widescreen version available . the dvd have a few extra that be nice but it just not enough . one example be commentary from the director state how he greatly wish how certain deleted take and scene could have be include ( because they be hysterical ) and but that he have to make tough choice for a final edit . the dvd and be the perfect format to include such material and certainly should have offer it as well . this and the original arthur and be a classic comedy that be one for the book .