Alfie
What's it all about? Alfie (Jude Law) is your typical male living the life in Manhattan, going through one woman after another, let it be Marisa Tomei, Jane Krakowski, Susan Sarandon, Nia Long, etc., etc., etc. Apparently, he is irresistible to the women. But once they've had their fun, they go their separate ways. The women don't seem to mind, but it's Alfie himself who gets hurt. The swinging life of the '60s doesn't translate well in the 21st century. As a result, Alfie has to look to his past to reflect and change his ways before age catches up to him.

Law is fine in the role of Alfie, bringing charm, good looks, and the swagger needed to channel Michael Caine's Alfie from the 60's. But if this is the only Alfie you'll ever see, then you'll wonder what all the fuss is about. He gets rejected by every woman in the film, but you never feel sorry for him, like the movie wants you to. It's the life he's chosen to lead. As a result, the movie goes through different permutations of the same cycle with no end in sight until it finally ends. 1.5 stars