Review of Arthur 2: On the Rocks

True, you're not going to top 'Arthur,' but the plot line of this one is really lacking. I guess that's due to the fact that Steve Gordon, who wrote and directed the first one, had passed away in 1982. Dudley Moore gives a great performance, but many of the attempts at humor fall flat. Stuff like when he crushes his grandmother's pen - there were no lame scenes like that in 'Arthur.' The "I-O-L" gag that was, um, not funny. And the subplot of Arthur and Linda going through the adoption process was boring, although you see an early performance by Kathy Bates as the social worker. It does have some laughs, and it's worth seeing if you really liked the original. But I think Steve Gordon would have done a much better job. Thanks.