one favorite movies long time recently happy see dvd relief watching old grainy vhs versionsbr br i seen years watched today find amazed well movie stands time one rare perfect storms comedy great writing truly funny line truly funny line paired great direction outstanding performances timebr br dudley moore got oscar nomination arthur lost although john gielgud best supporting actor moores performance arthur win best actor oscar its proof comedic actor could ever win title another example gene wilder young frankensteinbr br steve gordon crafts film beautifully keeping true characters warmhearted tone story quite simply imho movie rare gem sad steve gordon passed away year arthur releasedbr br regarding dvd available  soso although video quality leap old vhs copies still widescreen version availablebr br the dvd extras nice enough one example commentary director stating greatly wished certain deleted takes scenes could included because hysterical make tough choices final edit dvd perfect format include material certainly offered wellbr br this original arthur classic comedy one books