Alfie (2004)
If you grew up idolizing Michael Caine in 1966’s Alfie, or have already seen that version before the remake was released, you probably won’t like the 2004 version. If you belong the modern generation and have never seen the original Alfie, you won’t really be that phased by the remake. There’s a very simple reason why the remake didn’t work: the story isn’t shocking anymore.
Back in the sixties, a man who slept around with countless women and didn’t commit to any of them was a cad. If he got a girl pregnant and refused to marry her, he was despicable. Nowadays, that type of behavior is normal. Men and women have casual sex without a second thought, and pregnancy isn’t the drastic life-changer it used to be. Abortions are more readily available and less taboo and scary, so if a girl is faced with the prospect of being an unwed mother, it just doesn’t have the same dramatic pull as it did in 1966.
There are countless films in this modern era that showcase, if not glorify, a man’s collection of bedroom partners. In 1966, Alfie was revolutionary and instantly made Michael Caine a household name. The remake just isn’t the same, despite the filmmakers’ attempt to shock audiences by including an interracial relationship.
That being said, if you like Jude Law, there’s nothing wrong with his performance, and he does look awfully handsome in this movie. If you’re in the mood for a light comedy—with a couple of scenes that attempt to be dramatic—with lots of good-looking people sleeping together, you can rent Alfie. Just don’t expect it to stick with you like the original did.
Kiddy warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to sexual content, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
More Jude Law movies here!
More Susan Sarandon movies here!
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of the 1966 original here!
Back in the sixties, a man who slept around with countless women and didn’t commit to any of them was a cad. If he got a girl pregnant and refused to marry her, he was despicable. Nowadays, that type of behavior is normal. Men and women have casual sex without a second thought, and pregnancy isn’t the drastic life-changer it used to be. Abortions are more readily available and less taboo and scary, so if a girl is faced with the prospect of being an unwed mother, it just doesn’t have the same dramatic pull as it did in 1966.
There are countless films in this modern era that showcase, if not glorify, a man’s collection of bedroom partners. In 1966, Alfie was revolutionary and instantly made Michael Caine a household name. The remake just isn’t the same, despite the filmmakers’ attempt to shock audiences by including an interracial relationship.
That being said, if you like Jude Law, there’s nothing wrong with his performance, and he does look awfully handsome in this movie. If you’re in the mood for a light comedy—with a couple of scenes that attempt to be dramatic—with lots of good-looking people sleeping together, you can rent Alfie. Just don’t expect it to stick with you like the original did.
Kiddy warning: Obviously, you have control over your own children. However, due to sexual content, I wouldn’t let my kids watch it.
More Jude Law movies here!
More Susan Sarandon movies here!
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of the 1966 original here!