Alfie (Special Collector's Edition) | 
| Director: Charles Shyer
Actors: Jude Law, Renee Taylor, Jane Krakowski, Jeff Harding, Marisa Tomei
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 20235
Format: Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Special Edition, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PARD341754D
ISBN: 1415705852
UPC: 097363417545
EAN: 9781415705858
ASIN: B00077BOFG
Theatrical Release Date: November 5, 2004
Release Date: March 15, 2005
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Product Description
A STYLISH REINVENTION OF THE 1960S CLASSIC, ALFIE. THIS FILM IS A HUMOROUS, SEXY AND OFTEN TOUCHING TALE OF A PHILOSOPHICAL WOMANIZER WHO IS FORCED TO QUESTION HIS SEEMINGLY CAREFREE EXISTENCE.
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
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 It's All About Easy $$$ March 26, 2009
KH (NC Smokies, US)
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.
 What a player! January 30, 2009
Curtis R. Gasser Jr. (Euclid,Ohio)
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"
AWESOMELY ENTERTAINING ! November 25, 2008
Juliet Rucker
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 !
cute cute cute April 8, 2008
K. Philip (Marlton, NJ)
Jude Law is always great to watch and this version of Alfie is up to date and truthful in content. I think bachelors all over the world should watch this because they just may learn something. It's not easy out there.
Skip it. February 13, 2008
J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA)
If you have never seen the original Alfie, you would probably like this remake a lot more. Sometimes you just don't know what you're missing.
However, I am a fan of the original Alfie, and I was most uncomfortable watching this DVD -- just resenting the fact that it's OK, but not the genuine article.
Sorry, I just didn't love it.
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