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Alfie (2004)

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This remake of Lewis Gilbert's 1966 film of the same name features Jude Law filling the shoes Michael Caine once wore in the title role of Alfie. As with the original, Law occasionally speaks directly to the camera while his character talks of the opposite sex. Under the direction of Charles Shyer, Alfie follows a charming, if morally lacking, womanizer from one bed to the next. While his actions arise more from nonchalance than malice, Alfie nonetheless faces a moral dilemma when considering

R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Charles Shyer

Written By: Elaine Pope, Charles Shyer

In Theaters: Nov 5, 2004 Wide

On DVD: Mar 15, 2005

Box Office:$13.4M

Paramount Pictures

The original Alfie was as much overrated as the remake is underrated. Split the difference.

November 18, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Observer

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Andrew Sarris

New York Observer

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Charles Shyer (who processed the Parent Trap and Father of the Bride updates) plays coy with most matters sexual-an odd and puritanical approach to a character who molds his entire existence around the procurement and enjoyment of sex.

November 9, 2004 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Jessica Winter

Village Voice

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The question of 'Why?' (more than 'What's it all about?) still lingers where this remake is concerned.

November 7, 2004 Full Review Source: ReelViews

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

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This is an ugly, blue-tinged movie that telegraphs every plot turn.

November 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Slate

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David Edelstein

Slate

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His carefully tousled blond mop? His devilish blue eyes? His oily pickup lines and false promises coated in a cool British ahccent? Please.

November 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Sean Daly

Washington Post

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Back in the mid-1960s, Alfie Elkins was one of the reasons a women's liberation movement was necessary. Today, he's just another bad date with a surplus of personal grooming products.

November 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Geoff Pevere

Toronto Star

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Uneven movie about a charming cad. Not for kids.

September 9, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Even Michael Caine's career would have gone nowhere if he had made this version of "Alfie."

April 15, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Law, though lacking the more rugged masculinity and raw sensuality of Caine's alluring Alfie, gets by here on sheer sexual enthusiasm and that unmistakable ready-for-duty party animal mentality.

March 23, 2007 Full Review | Comment

Prairie Miller

Long Island Press

full review in Greek

October 3, 2006 Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses

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Joseph Proimakis

Movies for the Masses

...Alfie - when you get right down to it - isn't a terribly likable character, something that certainly makes it difficult to actually care about his fate.

July 15, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

So, what's it all about? Is it still for the moment we live?

November 18, 2005 Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine)

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Christopher Smith

Bangor Daily News (Maine)

...what we have here is a good old-fashioned exploitation flick disguised as high art.

July 25, 2005 Full Review Source: www.kcactive.com

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Uri Lessing

www.kcactive.com Source: www.kcactive.com

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It's could be charming, but after see the original Alfie (1966), this remake is a complete trash and silly.

November 30, 2011

Lucas Martins

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Cast: Jude Law, Marisa Tomei, Omar Epps, Nia Long, Jane Krakowski, Sienna Miller, Susan Sarandon, Graydon Carter, Ren�e Taylor Director: Charles Shyer Summary: Jude Law reprises a role made famous by Michael Caine (who got an Oscar nod for his portrayal in the 1966 film of the same name) in Charles Shyer's stylish

July 11, 2009

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