not what i was expecting

Having seen the Jude Law version of Alfie I was expecting swinging 60s and 'Laandon' banter. This did not happen.

The film was mostly dark and depressing. I didn't see Alfie's behaviour as 'naive' as others do, more selfish and manipulative. I disliked Caine's character enormously. However the acting was convincing and did open a side of the 60s I hadn't considered where women had very little independence or control of their lives.

Overall though I didn't enjoy the film I can see why it would win awards.