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Comedy
Drama

Alfie (1966) Review in 2025

7.5/10
Moderate Success

Alfie is a classic British comedy-drama film about a charming but selfish womanizer, Alfie, who navigates the London scene in the 1960s.

114 minutes
English (Dubbed: None)
Age group: 18-35, Interests: Classic films, Comedy, Drama
Director:
Lewis Gilbert
Budget: 300 thousand GBP
Gross: 3 million GBP

Family-Friendly Rating

Is this movie suitable for family viewing?

This movie is not suitable for family viewing due to its mature themes, language, and content.

CineReview Recommendation

This movie is worth watching for its strong performances, engaging story, and memorable quotes. However, it's not suitable for family viewing due to its mature themes and content.

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The film follows Alfie's journey as he falls in love with a beautiful woman, but his womanizing ways and lack of commitment threaten to ruin their relationship.

Review Details

story8.00/10

The story is engaging and well-written, with a strong focus on character development. However, the plot is somewhat predictable and lacks originality.

acting9.00/10

The acting is superb, with Michael Caine delivering a tour-de-force performance as Alfie. The supporting cast is also excellent, with standout performances from Shelley Winters and Millicent Martin.

characters9.00/10

The characters are well-developed and complex, with Michael Caine delivering a standout performance as the charismatic but selfish Alfie.

direction8.00/10

The direction is solid, with Lewis Gilbert bringing out the best in his cast. However, the pacing can be a bit slow at times.

cinematography7.00/10

The cinematography is decent, but it's not particularly memorable or impressive. The use of color and lighting is effective, but it doesn't add much to the overall film.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Strong performances from Michael Caine and the supporting cast, engaging story, memorable quotes.

Cons

Predictable plot, slow pacing, not suitable for family viewing.

Notable Quotes

"I'm a loner, Daphne. I don't belong to any club. I don't go to any parties. I don't go to any movies. I don't read any books. I don't collect any records. I don't own any pictures. I don't even have a dog. I don't belong to any club. I don't belong to any club. I don't belong to any club."
"You're a bloody idiot, Alfie. You're a bloody idiot."

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