It was worth watching, but not exactly interesting for me. I liked the humor and how this film is unique, but really it had no storyline at all and apart from a few quotes it wasn't laugh-out-loud comedy.
Though I must say that Jude Law was brilliant as always..
The original version was one of those classics starring Michael Caine. As a matter of fact, I had seen this movie not so long before but, to be honest, I didn't really blow me away. I mean, Michael Caine was, as usual, pretty awesome but the main character was such a douche-bag and the story was hardly compelling in my opinion. At least, it was pretty controversial for its time. Anyway, since I di... read more
Description:Jude Law stars in this trenchant dramatic-comedy, a remake of the 1966 British counterculture classic that launched the career of Michael Caine. This version is set in New York City and is pumped up with giddy, cleverly experimental editing. The story has Alfie (Law), a Don Juan-esque limo driver, speaking directly to the camera asJude Law stars in this trenchant dramatic-comedy, a remake of the 1966 British counterculture classic that launched the career of Michael Caine. This version is set in New York City and is pumped up with giddy, cleverly experimental editing. The story has Alfie (Law), a Don Juan-esque limo driver, speaking directly to the camera as he seduces the lovely ladies of the city. Eventually he's forced to take stock of the damage he's caused, and acknowledge the emptiness at the core of his chosen lifestyle. Playing the role of Alfie requires a fine balancing act from Law--he must be so charming that he seduces both the audience and himself, while also conveying the self-delusion and sadness at the character's core--and Law is up for the challenge, expertly conveying glimpses of the unfathomed depth beneath his polished shallowness. Equally good are his array of conquests, including Marisa Tomei as a single mom, Sienna Miller as a mood-swinging party girl, and Susan Sarandon as a rich older woman. A soundtrack by Mick Jagger and David Stewart (Eurythmics) adds liberal dollops of self-aware rock & roll melancholy. Dick Latessa is great as an old man who offers Alfie some sage advice, and Omar Epps plays the screwed-over limo driving buddy.... (more)(less)
“The original version was one of those classics starring Michael Caine. As a matter of fact, I had seen this movie not so long before but, to be honest, I didn't really blow me away. I mean, Michael Caine was, as usual, pretty awesome but the main character was such a douche-bag and the story was hardly compelling in my opinion. At least, it was pretty controversial for its time. Anyway, since I didn't enjoy the original version, I wasn't expecting much from this remake. Eventually, it was not that bad at all but it wasn't an improvement either. Obviously, Jude Law was a good casting choice to be this quintessential playboy , even if he never managed to be as amazing as Michael Caine and there was also a pretty cool supporting cast (Jane Krakowski, Marisa Tomei, Omar Epps, Nia Long, Susan S” read more
"Dir: Charles Shyer - UK/USA - 2004
"Why not make this an absinthe afternoon?"
"Brilliant."
"No idea what she's talking about. - You've had absinthe?"
"Not recently, no. Remind me, what is it again?"
"The Green Fairy. The French impressionists' liquid drug of choice.""
"Day 16 - A movie that I used to love but now hate
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Not hate. Just like less.
Second choice/Tied with: Great Expectations (1998)
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