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Special Features
- 8 Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary by the Director and Editor
- 5 Featurettes
- Script, Production and Storyboard Galleries
- 2 Commentaries
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Jude Law's Alfie, much like Michael Caine's Alfie in the 1966 original, is what you'd call an unrepentant womanizer. He beds 'em but never weds 'em, and New York provides ample opportunity to continue the process--until reality slaps him in the face. Because Jude Law is, well, Jude Law, you can see why he gets away with it as long as he does, and the actor also pulls off the usually awkward trick of narrating directly to the camera. Neither his Alfie, however, nor director Charles Shyer's remake emerges completely without scratches. Law has a Chesire Cat carnality, but he emanates too much intellect to buy him as the relatively dim bulb he's supposed to be. The film, meanwhile, is a bit soft around the edges; the whole thing would have more resonance if it wasn't quite so intent on watching the unrepentant repent. Regardless, it's a surprisingly thoughtful diversion, and there's fine work from Marisa Tomei, Nia Long, and Susan Sarandon as the women who understandably make Alfie reconsider his ways.--Steve Wiecking
Product Description
In this remake of the 1966 classic, Jude Law stars as Alfie, the quintessential Don Juan who is rather caught up in himself. Using his charm and a great smile, Alfie searches for beautiful women who will give him what he wants. Once they become too attached, he breaks their heart. This ideal bachelor lifestyle ends up unraveling and Alfie must learn to admit defeat and change his ways.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Jude Law is a fine actor and does his usual excellent job in this remake. If you've never seen the original you'd probably think it was a decent enough movie. But if you've seen the original, with Michael Caine, you'd be wondering why they bothered to make this in the first place- especially the butchered version that resulted.
Like a lot of latter day remakes, this is very much a prettified version of the original. All of Law's conquests have model good looks- as does Law himself, for that matter. He's also a good deal more refined, in accent and in manners, unlike Caine's rather crude Cockney. He moves about in beautiful surroundings. And that loses an essential element of the setting of the novel. Alfie did not live in a beautiful world, and his conquests were not necessarily beautiful women; in large part they were women whom someone else desired- and that was what compelled him to seduce them.
Caine's (and the novel's) Alfie exploited weak women; for whatever reason, the director, or perhaps the producers, decided this Alfie's conquests had to be modern, strong women who use him as much as he uses them. That of course makes Alfie a good deal less of a cad; Jude Law's Alfie is not leaving behind the wrecked lives that Caine's did, and he becomes almost sympathetic at one point- a sentiment completely absent in the book and the original movie.
In the end, this version misses the essential Alfie- his inability to recognize flaws in himself, even as he rationalizes his actions and convinces himself that he's doing the right thing. The result is a shallow character study completely lacking the depth and impact of the original.
Like a lot of latter day remakes, this is very much a prettified version of the original. All of Law's conquests have model good looks- as does Law himself, for that matter. He's also a good deal more refined, in accent and in manners, unlike Caine's rather crude Cockney. He moves about in beautiful surroundings. And that loses an essential element of the setting of the novel. Alfie did not live in a beautiful world, and his conquests were not necessarily beautiful women; in large part they were women whom someone else desired- and that was what compelled him to seduce them.
Caine's (and the novel's) Alfie exploited weak women; for whatever reason, the director, or perhaps the producers, decided this Alfie's conquests had to be modern, strong women who use him as much as he uses them. That of course makes Alfie a good deal less of a cad; Jude Law's Alfie is not leaving behind the wrecked lives that Caine's did, and he becomes almost sympathetic at one point- a sentiment completely absent in the book and the original movie.
In the end, this version misses the essential Alfie- his inability to recognize flaws in himself, even as he rationalizes his actions and convinces himself that he's doing the right thing. The result is a shallow character study completely lacking the depth and impact of the original.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Vinster
Format:DVD
Acting by the entire cast was damn good. What kept this from being a keeper in my DVD collection was the script-Character conversations are a bit trite, exhibiting all the back-n-forth verbal luster of a 1950's dime store novel. Law starts out a bit rocky, perhaps owing to the "talking directly to the camera" point of view, but this soon becomes more than bearable as the film progresses- It just takes a bit of getting used to. The biggest fault in Alfie's world is his "what could have been" paranoia in relationships, always believing there is someone better out there beyond the time he spends with his current (sometimes multiple) love interests. But, at least his character goes through a progression: starting out with a carefree attitude with women, eventually mounting into a man with a bit of depth and understanding , and ultimately realizing the true importance of loving....At least I think that's where the movie was going.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Grace
Format:DVD
The genre of love-drama's that delve deep into the lives of sex addicts, heart breakers, and those naiive to the ways of love, have always interested me. I had been looking forward to seeing this film for quite sometime. It contained a knockout cast of Jude Law, Marissa Tomei, and Omar Epps.
The introduction to the movie starts of strong. Alfy narrates his storybook existence in New York, and quickly introduces us to his style, feelings, and women. We find Alfy to be someone who can not stick with one girl. He is dependent of all the women in his life and finds an emotional attachment with many of them.
Midway through the movie i realized that the plot had not progressed since the first 20 minutes of the movie. I had already got a taste of what Alfie's life was like, and it was time for the movie to take me on a ride of excitement, an emotional rollercoaster was expected. But the movie begins to get EXTREMELY repetitive. He meets a great girl, dumps her. Meets a great girl, dumps her. Trys to get a girl back, doesn't happen.
Another problem with this movie was that none of the secondary characters are developed in entirity. Alfie himself we get to know WAY to well, while his best friend, girlfriends, confidants, we develop no connection with. I end up not caring what happens to any of the characters as the movie drags into oblivion.
My recommendation is save this movie for when you are REALLY bored. I'd watch Swingers 10 more times before i watched this movie again.
The introduction to the movie starts of strong. Alfy narrates his storybook existence in New York, and quickly introduces us to his style, feelings, and women. We find Alfy to be someone who can not stick with one girl. He is dependent of all the women in his life and finds an emotional attachment with many of them.
Midway through the movie i realized that the plot had not progressed since the first 20 minutes of the movie. I had already got a taste of what Alfie's life was like, and it was time for the movie to take me on a ride of excitement, an emotional rollercoaster was expected. But the movie begins to get EXTREMELY repetitive. He meets a great girl, dumps her. Meets a great girl, dumps her. Trys to get a girl back, doesn't happen.
Another problem with this movie was that none of the secondary characters are developed in entirity. Alfie himself we get to know WAY to well, while his best friend, girlfriends, confidants, we develop no connection with. I end up not caring what happens to any of the characters as the movie drags into oblivion.
My recommendation is save this movie for when you are REALLY bored. I'd watch Swingers 10 more times before i watched this movie again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not Jude Law's Best
It began with promise and then Alfie became really unlikeable until he finally gets it at the end of the movie. Law's acting was fine but the movie was just kinda flat.
Published 1 month ago by Loves to Cook
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not too impressive
We started to watch the 1966 movie with Michael Cane but decided to watch this one with Jude Law. Not worth it.
Published 2 months ago by Txtravel
5.0 out of 5 stars
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i'm in love with this movie im in love with JUDE LAW i would divorce my husband for JUDE LAW movie was in great condition no scratches worked great
Published 3 months ago by ShaMisha Hernandez
4.0 out of 5 stars
Modern Don Juan
Some reviewers compare this Alfie negatively with the Michael Caine 1966 version. I think Jude Law's Alfie can stand on its own as a modern Don Juan who gradually wakes up to the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joyce
4.0 out of 5 stars
Alfie is a Playa
I like this movie. Great actors. Reasonable shipment of it and it was in good shape when I got it.
Published 5 months ago by Music Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
movie Alfie
Very good movie, does have good message to it, I enjoyed it very much.
Would watch the movie again, very enjoyable.
Would watch the movie again, very enjoyable.
Published 8 months ago by Jacquelyn Bonniwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie!
Its a great product and I receive everything I wanted. I'm very grateful that this came in the mail and started watching it immediately. Read more
Published 10 months ago by maximus
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Loverboy With a Learning Experience.
Alfie is a 2004 remake of the classic 1966 romantic drama starring Michael Caine. The new version stars Jude Law(Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows)as Alfie, a English-born New... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Henry West
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
I like this movie because the main character is a player. He bases his life around women, but there comes a time where there is more than sex he needs. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Michael
3.0 out of 5 stars
friendly service
i ordered a # $.01" dvd, it arrived unplayable. i thought thats it my money is gone, i know its not much but the fact i m paying for nothing. Read more
Published 22 months ago by asn_mama
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