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 Barnes & Noble Zesty, raw, and uninhibited, Alfie initially shocked moviegoers unused to frank talk about sexual gamesmanship, but it was a rousing success that earned multiple Oscar nominations, solidified the international standing of top-billed Michael Caine, and became one of the most influential films of the 1960s. Caines tour de force performance as Alfie -- the glib, cynical Cockney bachelor who devotes every waking moment to chasing and conquering women -- remains magnificent to behold. Hes democratic in his philandering; females of all shapes, sizes, and dispositions are deemed to be worthy of his attentions. Caine pulls off the neat trick of making Alfie likable if not admirable, and even todays viewers will be captivated by his sardonic charm. Director Lewis Gilbert (Educating Rita), working from Bill Naughtons adaptation of his own play, elicits similarly effective performances from the distaff cast members, including Shelley Winters, Millicent Martin, Julia Foster, and especially Vivien Merchant, who got an Oscar nod for her portrayal of a married woman forced to get an abortion. While often hilarious, Alfie makes shrewd points about the spiritually empty life of its main character, revealing a thoughtful if melancholy strain to which contemporary viewers can relate. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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