Alfie (2004)
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49% of critics liked it
(149 reviews) -
48% of users liked it
(84,656 ratings)
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… More 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 that he's impregnated one of his latest girlfriends. Alfie also includes performances from Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon, and Nia Long. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Charles Shyer
- Written By
- Elaine Pope, Charles Shyer
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 5, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
The original Alfie was as much overrated as the remake is underrated. Split the difference.
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Jessica Winter, Village Voice
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.
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews
The question of 'Why?' (more than 'What's it all about?) still lingers where this remake is concerned.
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David Edelstein, Slate
This is an ugly, blue-tinged movie that telegraphs every plot turn.
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Sean Daly, Washington Post
His carefully tousled blond mop? His devilish blue eyes? His oily pickup lines and false promises coated in a cool British ahccent? Please.
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Cast
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Jude Law
as Alfie
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Marisa Tomei
as Julie
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Omar Epps
as Marlon
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Nia Long
as Lonette
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Jane Krakowski
as Dorie
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Sienna Miller
as Nikki
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Susan Sarandon
as Liz
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Renée Taylor
as Lu Schnitman
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Dick Latessa
as Joe
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Jefferson Mays
as Dr. Miranda Kulp
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Gedde Watanabe
as Wing
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Kevin Rahm
as Terry
- Graydon Carter

