This extremely funny movie has great performances from three very talented actors that really account for the bulk of the movie's worth. Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, and Sir John Gielgud all turn in quality performances; especially Mr. Moore, who spends the majority of the movie drunk. I'm not sure I've ever seen a funnier drunk in a movie than in this one. The sound of Mr. Moore's voice alone made me laugh, as well as his witty jokes directed at the characters around him. Every facial expression, every joke, every glance really delivers in this movie to give an honest and very genuine comedy that can appeal to almost anyone. Mr. Gielgud adds a very classy touch to the movie, which makes us feel as if we're watching something very highbrow and not just a slapstick comedy. This is not to say that Mr. Moore is not high class, he is in fact; but Gielgud gives us a sense that we are watching a movie featuring a Shakespearean actor who is giving us the privilege of watching him act, rather than us giving him the privilege of watching him. Ms. Minnelli adds some sense of realism to the movie, which spends much of its time living in the world-perhaps the fantasy world for most of us-of a billionaire (okay not quite billionaire, but what's the difference when you get that high?). Arthur Bach, Mr. Moore's character in the film, has many similarities with the modern day personality that we know as Richie Rich. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the idea of Richie Rich came from this movie. Anyway, if you're looking for a witty, well-acted comedy, this will no doubt satisfy.
