Not as bad as the critics would have you believe. I think this was voted Worst Remake Ever in one of the movie magazine's polls. I haven't seen the original so maybe that's why I feel differently. I'm not saying it's brilliant but it's certainly watchable.
Jude Law does a good job in the lead role. He's got the right amount of charm with an underlying dose of vulnerability which is just right. I wasn't prepared for how sad the film was going to be in places and I admit there was a wee tear in my eye at places. Susan Sarandon is perfect as the female "Alfie" who beats him at his own game.
Not bad at all.