Review of Alfie (2004) by Julia T — 26 Oct 2007

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This review of Alfie (2004) was written by Julia T on 26 Oct 2007.

Alfie has generally received mixed reviews.

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I adore Jude Law, but when I saw that he was talking to us I almost stopped watching, but I am glad I continued watching. Loved this movie…

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By Javier F (348) on 09 Sep 2012

3 stars because Alfie is my favourite name, Jude Law is cute as hell, Sienna Miller is fabulous and I wanted to see how it ended but that really…

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Shyer's version is a thing of infinite emptiness and nauseating vanity. It's not funny, alluring, affecting, or erotic, just conceited…

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By Jesus H (585) on 03 May 2012

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Can't match the original's shock factor --abortion isn't the taboo subject it once was and the women of Sex and the City have helped make playing…

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At least there were some nice shots of Sienna Miller…

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