WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
British womanizer Alfie Elkins (Jude Law) enjoys life in Manhattan, but a series of incidents forces him to question his no-strings-attached existence.Ā This remake is not as dark as the 1966 original and doesnāt have the benefit of the whole āSwinging Londonā context, but smoothly produced nonetheless. Sexy and entertaining, it also manages to deal with questions regarding what kind of life young men dream about. Law is very good, convincing both as the irresistible charmer and as his subsequently dour other self. The supporting cast and the locations also add flavor.
2004-U.S. 106 min. Color.Ā Directed byĀ Charles Shyer.Ā Song:Ā āOld Habits Die Hardā (Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart).Ā Cast:Ā Jude Law (Alfie Elkins), Marisa Tomei (Julie), Omar Epps (Marlon), Nia Long, Jane Krakowski, Sienna Millerā¦ Susan Sarandon.
Golden Globe:Ā Best Original Song.