Rotten
The original Alfie was as much overrated as the remake is underrated. Split the difference.
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Alfie
Meet a man who never met a woman he didn't love.
2004 · 1h 46m · R
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Charles Shyer
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Alfie
Overview
A tale of a philosophical womanizer who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence.
Director and cast
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48%
Tomatometer
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
Rotten
The question of 'Why?' (more than 'What's it all about?) still lingers where this remake is concerned.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Rotten
This is an ugly, blue-tinged movie that telegraphs every plot turn.
David Edelstein, Slate
Rotten
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
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