Question 1

What hidden musical homage is played during the Grand Central Station dinner scene?

Accepted Answer

The background music is an instrumental version of the Christopher Cross song "Arthur (1981)'s Theme (Best That You Can Do)".

Question 2

Which celebrity cameo appears in Arthur's phone contacts?

Accepted Answer

Katy Perry, Russell Brand's then-wife, is listed as a contact when Arthur scrolls through his phone.

Question 3

What connection does the final scene's car collection have to the original 1981 film?

Accepted Answer

The car on the far right is the Rolls-Royce from Arthur (1981).

Question 4

Why did Ricky Gervais turn down the lead role in this film?

Accepted Answer

He said he wouldn't mess with a perfect comedy and noted the film uses an '80s font, which he felt audiences might avoid.

Question 5

How does the film pay tribute to the director of the original Arthur?

Accepted Answer

Arthur states his father died at age forty-four, an homage to Steve Gordon, who directed Arthur (1981) and also died at forty-four.

Question 6

What music plays during the Grand Central Station dinner scene?

Accepted Answer

An instrumental version of Christopher Cross's "Arthur (1981)'s Theme (Best That You Can Do)" plays in the background.

Question 7

Which celebrity appears as a contact in Arthur's phone?

Accepted Answer

Katy Perry, Russell Brand's then-wife, is briefly seen listed as a contact when Arthur scrolls through his phone.

Question 8

What classic car appears in the final scene's collection?

Accepted Answer

The Rolls-Royce from the original 1981 Arthur movie is displayed on the far right among the collection of movie cars.

Question 9

Why did Ricky Gervais turn down the lead role?

Accepted Answer

Ricky Gervais declined because he didn't want to mess with a perfect comedy and criticized the film's '80s-style font.

Question 10

What personal tribute is included in Arthur's father's age at death?

Accepted Answer

Arthur states his father died at forty-four, which is an homage to Steve Gordon who directed the 1981 Arthur and also died at forty-four.

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