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By Corrina Antrobus
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
'60s British classic has sex references, themes of abortion.
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Alfie
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What's the Story?
Man about town ALFIE (Michael Caine) loves to love, but hates to be tied down. As he bed hops across London, he invites us in on his antics by giving us our own personal guide to treating women mean to keep them keen. But when Alfie becomes an accidental father, his moral compass begins to quiver. Will fatherhood put his wicked ways to bed?
Is It Any Good?
The excellence in this movie lies in Caine's exquisite performance. In Alfie, the British actor brilliantly lands both the sauce and sentiment of the titular character. A lesser actor would leave us with a one-dimensional cad. Yet this sharp, sensitive performance allows us to see his human side and find enjoyment in this witty, observant comedy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Alfie portrayed sex. Was it affectionate? Respectful? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
How would you describe Alfie? What did the movie have to say about his lifestyle? What lessons did he learn?
Talk about the women in the movie. How did their position change by the end of the film?
Alfie addresses the camera throughout the movie. This technique is often called "breaking the fourth wall." How did this make you feel as a viewer?
Movie Details
- In theaters : August 24, 1966
- On DVD or streaming : February 27, 2001
- Cast : Michael Caine , Shelley Winters , Jane Asher
- Director : Lewis Gilbert
- Studio : Paramount Pictures
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 114 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : December 12, 2022
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