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- 2004
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 43 m
- 2004
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 43 m
Summary A stylish reinvention of the 1960's classic, Alfie is a humorous, sexy and often touching tale of a philosophical womanizer (Law) who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence. (Paramount)
Directed By: Charles Shyer
Written By: Bill Naughton, Elaine Pope, Charles Shyer
- 2004
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 43 m
- 2004
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 43 m
Alfie
49
7.6
Where to Watch
Summary A stylish reinvention of the 1960's classic, Alfie is a humorous, sexy and often touching tale of a philosophical womanizer (Law) who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence. (Paramount)
Directed By: Charles Shyer
Written By: Bill Naughton, Elaine Pope, Charles Shyer
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
49
37% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
40% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
23% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
49
37% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
40% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
23% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
What a bright, entertaining, cleverly updated and utterly satisfying comedy the new Alfie turns out to be.
The comedy in Alfie is plentiful but bittersweet, and the character's bad behavior pleases more than it repels, principally because the star Jude Law's beauty and easy charm go a long way to softening the edges.
This is a mixed bag - passable entertainment made palatable largely by Law, but the question of "Why?" (more than "What's it all about?") still lingers where this remake is concerned.
Alas, this is a remake without a reason. Alfie can no longer shock us.
The only touch of Caine's brutal sexiness is in the thrilling songs by Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart that should win Sir Mick his first Oscar. The rest is marshmallow.
This Alfie has been castrated.
Shyer's version is a thing of infinite emptiness and nauseating vanity. It's not funny, alluring, affecting, or erotic, just conceited.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 51 User Ratings
7.6
61% Positive
31 Ratings
31 Ratings
33% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
6% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 51 User Ratings
7.6
61% Positive
31 Ratings
31 Ratings
33% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
6% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Critics Choice Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 2 Nominations
