In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His best friends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences force Alfie to reflect on his lifestyle.
His carefully tousled blond mop? His devilish blue eyes? His oily pickup lines and false promises coated in a cool British ahccent? Please.
– Sean Daly,
Washington Post,
5 Nov 2004
rotten:
This is an ugly, blue-tinged movie that telegraphs every plot turn.
– David Edelstein,
Slate,
5 Nov 2004
rotten:
The question of 'Why?' (more than 'What's it all about?) still lingers where this remake is concerned.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
7 Nov 2004
rotten:
Charles Shyer (who processed the Parent Trap and Father of the Bride updates) plays coy with most matters sexual-an odd and puritanical approach to a character who molds his entire existence around the procurement and enjoyment of sex.
– Jessica Winter,
Village Voice,
9 Nov 2004
rotten:
The original Alfie was as much overrated as the remake is underrated. Split the difference.