Alfie (DVD)

Alfie Elkins is an ex-pat Cockney lothario working as a chauffeur in New York. He spends most of his time romancing the ladies of Manhattan and running away when things get too serious. But how long can he keep sprinting from commitment with so many women trying to tie him down. So, what’s it all about, Alfie? I walked into this remake of the iconic 1960s’ Michael Caine vehicle expecting to loathe it. Not because I am a huge Caine fan, nor because ...
...much as dialogue to make Alfie a far more complex character than in the original film. There are also plenty of twists to keep you guessing and a resolutely ambiguous ending. The film hinges on the performance of the leading man and Jude Law proves a surprisingly charming and sympathetic lead. He imbues Alfie with a charm and cheekiness that was lacking in the original, whilst showing a remarkable range of emotions as his life unravels around him. ...

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...in the back. In fact Alfie will pretty much sleep with any woman who looks at him twice. He’s also got his semi serious girlfriend Julie (Marisa Tomei) hidden away on the other side of town. In fact things are looking quite rosy for Alfie, who even plans to buy the Limo company along with best friend Marlon (Omar Epps). As we all know though luck doesn’t last for ever and soon Alfie’s world is turned totally upside down. He is thrown out by Julie ...
...to go to pot and Alfie needs to sort himself out, especially as he worries if Lonette’s (Nia Long) abortion was the right decision. The end result is a movie that’s both interesting and enjoyable. It shows a different side to Jude’s character and it’s a side I think he picks up very well. He has the ability to bring the loveable rogue Alfie to life and this is a real testament to Jude. It’s slightly different to the other characters he has played ...

Andy.mack 28.02.2005 · Read full review
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...it, the lasting impression of Alfie is a rather sexy Jude Law smiling charmingly into the camera. Who said I was complaining? Now, I haven’t seen the 1966 version of the film starring Michael Caine, although apparently my Mum saw it in the cinema at the time. Having read a few online interviews with Jude and director Charles Shyer, they seem to have to answer criticisms of ‘dumbing down’ Alfie’s original character. Caine’s Alfie was misogynistic, ...
...this. Jude Law’s portrayal of Alfie is a good one. He is a smooth talker; he gets away with anything by a quick flash of his ultra-cute grin and a quick quip. He dresses well and takes care of his appearance. He is appealing to women and who can blame them? Of course, there is another side to him and one which becomes more apparent as the film goes on. The method of using ‘asides’ is employed effectively here. From the start, Alfie confides in his ...

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...himself. From there on Alfie has to face facts, and see how he’s been left with nobody, not even his best friend after a few drinks got in the way. Forgive me for not revealing much about the plot, but I don’t want to give it away. The narrative format of the film is linear, but chops and changes between characters and how they make an impact on our Alfie, and how he affects theirs. I feel that the narrative mimics our real lives, we often have ...
...address to the audience by Alfie is quite alarming at first, the audience is used to sitting back and watching the events unfold, instead of being told about them from a first person’s point of view. But don’t be put off, it is surprisingly easy to step into the role of our protagonist’s confidante, he says throughout the film that he ‘finds it easy to hide his feelings’ and so we are given privileged position. But even with this we still can only ...

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...have told you. I KNEW Alfie was a womaniser, but I thought perhaps it was that he womanised until he met Sienna Miller's character and then changed in order to to win her affections. I think I, along with possibly other members of the public who hadn't seen the original, were probably led to believe this because of Jude and Sienna's high profile romance after meeting on the set of this film. Sometimes reality and fiction can blur like that, eh? ...
...at the charming front that Alfie presents to the world. Then we get to meet some of his women. There's Dorrie (Jane Krakowski - otherwise known as Elaine from Ally McBeal), married but getting no loving from her husband. And Julie (Marisa Tomei), the sweet and pretty one that Alfie really should be with except, in the nicest possible way, he doesn't think she is good enough to be on his arm. (Which is ridiculous, because she looks absolutely gorgeous ...

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...criticising it... PLOT: Alfie is a young English man working as a limo driver in New York, using his undeniable charm, wit and cheeky grin to get the ladies. The first time we really meet him, he gives us his basic morning routine straight to the camera, giving us such GQ tips as masculine men should not fear the colour pink. We even see him working his charm on his elderley neighbour so she cleans his flat, a haven of Alfie's that rarely sees ...
...Alfie's sometime girlfriend. You see, Alfie doesn't do commitment as right before he goes to see Julie, he takes married Dora for a "ride" in the limo. Not to mention the drunken mistake he makes with Lonette, his best friend's ex who he is still very much in love with. This leads to all kinds of lies, deceit and generally hurtful behaviour. Not that Alfie realises how much he hurts people. In the end, Julie has had enough and calls it a day. Although ...

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Alfie “You can’t always have it your way and women do have feelings you know” Yes that’s the whole theme of the film. In this remake of the 1966’s classic, Jude Law plays the part of typical womaniser “Alfie”. Sometimes he even wears the colours to go with it. He’ll dream about them day and night, not caring one bit about who gets hurt in the process. When he gets bored of one woman he’ll move onto the next and so on. It begins with Alfie, the ...
...She’s got fed up of Alfie coming in and out of her son’s life that she throws him onto the streets. Alfie becomes depressed so much that he turns up at his best mate Marlon’s girlfriend’s Lonette (Nia Long) pub. They have a flirting thing going on that eventually gets out of hand, leading to Lonette becoming pregnant with Alfie’s child. She doesn’t want Marlon, or anyone else to find out about their affair, so tricks Alfie into believing that she’s ...

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...a review of the original Alfie film from 1966 (there is no section for it) not the update from 2004. I am currently studying A level Film Studies at school and as part of our study into the “Swinging Sixties” we watched the original Alfie movie from 1966. The new version had been out a few months and although I hadn’t watched it I knew something about the film from this. I had wanted to see the newer version but hadn’t gotten round to it so I was ...
...the opening sequence began and Alfie (Michael Caine) introduced himself to the camera I completely forgot about the quality (it was fairly good quality) and got into the storyline. The basic storyline of the film is as follows: Alfie is the ultimate Lady-killer. He is extremely successful with women especially the married ones and always has plenty on the go. He also rarely gets emotionally involved with them. Throughout the film he has a series ...

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...makes us as charmed by alfie as the girls he runs after, even though he tells us what hes thinking. Not many actors are capable of making an unsympathetic character appealing whilst talking to the audience. Law is fascinating throughout this film and at times quite touching. However the film as a whole is somewhat a letdwon and is pehaps as empty as Alfies broken heart. Parents should know that this film contains scenes of a sexual nature and contains ...
...children All in all Alfie has its moments but lacks that special something, some great acting but does'nt really beat the original at all. But still a good effort and provides some entertainment in places EXTRA INFO Starring: Jude Law, Sienna Miller, Susan Sarandon, Marisa Tomei, Omar Epps Directed by: Charles Shyer Produced by: Charles Shyer, Elaine Pope Audience: 16 and up MPAA Rating: R for sexual content, and some language and drug use. Profanity: ...

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...its only serious turn when Alfie beds Lonette (Nia Long), who is engaged to marry his best friend, Marlon (Omar Epps). Basically i definitly think this is a film for all the chickyz out there. Well directed and is a nice follow from the older "Alfie". If you've seen the older one and liked it, then watch the newer one, and if you like this, you might as well see the old one. The soundtrack is nice,calming and very hip (for the times), with good ...

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...in this movie is when Alfie realises that his antics have had an extraordinary impact on other people's relationships and we see him collapse into a flood of emotions in his car. (I almost wanted to cry myself!!) Overall a fantastic remake, Jude Law certainly keeps you engaged with those sultry green eyes! :o) ...

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...could have easily felt that Alfie was all too familiar, Jude Law takes ownership of the role infusing his character with real life and verve. It’s a performance made even more impressive not only by Law’s feature-length deliverance of first-person, straight to the camera, stream of consciousness narration but by the fact that he appears in virtually every frame. Convincing with admirable assurance from happy carefree philanderer, to distraught and ...
...are feelings that director of photography Ashley Pope effectively mirrors with his cinematic palette. Warm reds, oranges and yellows fade to washed-out blues and muted greens as Alfie’s mood and situation change. Whilst a soulful jazz score underscores both moments of levity and pain. Charles Shyer’s snappy direction keeps the tone fairly light whilst standout moments include Law’s Singing in the Rain-esque puddle-splash and Alfie’s divine meeting ...

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...makeover-USA style. Alfie is the story of an exuberant young man about town who lives for ‘wine and women’. His modest employment as a limo driver keeps him in Gucci suits and Prada lace ups and pays the rent on his flea-bitten apartment (it’s ok, he never sleeps there). It also provides him with a plethora of reasonable excuses for late night excursions, invaluable when being ridiculously unfaithful to ‘semi-girlfriend’ Julie (Marisa Tomei). Michael ...
...performances. The scenes between Alfie and Nikki, played by Law’s real life partner Sienna Miller, really sizzle with sexuality. Omar Epps was masterful in his portrayal of the betrayed best friend, and Susan Sarandon certainly took charge as the feisty older woman. The direction merges the original 60’s film and the current Hollywood style of filmmaking. Charles Shyer has kept the defining feature of the original by incorporating Alfie’s stream ...

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...performance is just brilliant. Alfie is a story of a young cockney limo driver who is out to have a good time. Set in the 1960's, when single people - who perhaps, single men were a lot more relaxed about commitment. Of course, the perspective of the film is definitely a male one, and the women in the film do not share the same relaxed views about commitment, in fact quite the opposite. This film was made in 1965 - two years before the Abortion ...
...abortionists' - and the original 1965 Alfie offers this true raw sense of realism. The re-make whilst being highly watchable and entertaining,just did not have the same effect. In the 1965 version, Alfie's guilt and self -loathing is visible, he truly did want to change his ways in that moment. ...

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...to womanise, his name is Alfie (Jude Law) . Alfie has seduced numerous women and it's been that way for as long as he can remember and with him being selfish he wouldnt want it any different. But it wouldn't be a good film if his life didnt get turned upside down. The whole film is about Alfie questioning his carefree attitude to life and him wondering what is right for him and where to go next with funny misshappenings along the way. Alfie is man ...
...Law plays a much better Alfie than Michael Caine as the film is more up to date and a film that the people of today can relate to more than the 1966 original. This film is fantastically directed by Charles Shyer, this is his best project yet and you all must go see it, especially if you liked the original! Cast adn Crew: Jude Law Sienna Miller Susan Sarandon Marisa Tomei Omar Epps Jane Krakowski Nia Long Adoni Maropis Marjan Neshat Kevin Rahm ...

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