Nothing Special
Added 7/15/2009
I thought that this movie was awefull. I am all for giving a movie a chance but this movie had nothing for me what so ever. Its about a playboy who learns a leson at that, it sure does not make a movie.
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It's All About Easy $$$
Added 3/26/2009
Alfie (2005) Jude Law, Susan Sarandon
With all the scripts that funnel into Hollywood like so many lemmings to the sea, one has to wonder why the studios decide to do these 60s & 70s remakes. Already done material, apparently, is easier to re-shoot than dealing with fresh material and a fresh author to haggle over a price with. But easier money usualy ends in disappointing movies. This Alfie re-make is no exception.
The Michael Caine/Jude Law comparison is going to be inevitable of course as Mr. Law steps up to the plate for this 26th film of his in 10 years - plying his chameleon character capabilities in roles as diverse as an AI and a Civil War soldier.
At the time of this movie remake, Mr. Caine was the record holder for 103 films in his 48 years of movie making. Caine, however, has made more movies in the past 4 years - lots of 'em. And so has Law. So who know whom will win this British actor workaholic movie marathon??
But on to this film. Alfie is a story about a cad in London who loves & leaves women as regularly as he changes his underwear, but must come to terms with the consequences of his callous actions by film's end. The Jude Law remake takes place in New York and his "older woman" is Susan Sarandon - as opposed to Caine's older woman who was Shelly Winters. I'd say Law is getting the better end of the stick here.
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What a player!
Added 1/30/2009
I really liked this one. He is a version of a casanova (modern day). It should keep your attention throughout the whole movie. His mindset reminds me of Coglin in "Cocktail"
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Not as devastating as the 60's classic?
Added 1/20/2009
The movie has a moral, but gets at it by exposing us
to the life style of the young and shameless?
I ask where the pathos is here?
The idea was to discourage sexual partner
indiscrimination in the young,
but Alfie is certainly not devastated enough by half in the end for all the bed hopping in between
and betraying his best friend.
The young people will still want to be an "Alfie".
But I'm sure it made money this second time too.
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AWESOMELY ENTERTAINING !
Added 11/25/2008
This movie is a lot better than what they gave Jude Law credit for. This is a great "couples" movie. A bit of a tear-jerker, and what a compatible soundtrack !
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Nothing Special
Added 7/15/2009
I thought that this movie was awefull. I am all for giving a movie a chance but this movie had nothing for me what so ever. Its about a playboy who learns a leson at that, it sure does not make a movie.
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It's All About Easy $$$
Added 3/26/2009
Alfie (2005) Jude Law, Susan Sarandon
With all the scripts that funnel into Hollywood like so many lemmings to the sea, one has to wonder why the studios decide to do these 60s & 70s remakes. Already done material, apparently, is easier to re-shoot than dealing with fresh material and a fresh author to haggle over a price with. But easier money usualy ends in disappointing movies. This Alfie re-make is no exception.
The Michael Caine/Jude Law comparison is going to be inevitable of course as Mr. Law steps up to the plate for this 26th film of his in 10 years - plying his chameleon character capabilities in roles as diverse as an AI and a Civil War soldier.
At the time of this movie remake, Mr. Caine was the record holder for 103 films in his 48 years of movie making. Caine, however, has made more movies in the past 4 years - lots of 'em. And so has Law. So who know whom will win this British actor workaholic movie marathon??
But on to this film. Alfie is a story about a cad in London who loves & leaves women as regularly as he changes his underwear, but must come to terms with the consequences of his callous actions by film's end. The Jude Law remake takes place in New York and his "older woman" is Susan Sarandon - as opposed to Caine's older woman who was Shelly Winters. I'd say Law is getting the better end of the stick here.
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What a player!
Added 1/30/2009
I really liked this one. He is a version of a casanova (modern day). It should keep your attention throughout the whole movie. His mindset reminds me of Coglin in "Cocktail"
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