Jude Law is Alfie – a confident, self-assured Manhattanite who wants more out of life but doesn’t know how to get it. Like many in his situation, he keeps repeating his behaviors and is disappointed when circumstances don’t change. Jude Law is charming in the role, especially when he addresses the camera, and we quickly feel like we know him. And maybe we do, we each probably have an Alfie somewhere in our lives.

Marisa Tomei as one of Alfie’s lady loves is luminescent. I love this actress, always have. Her scenes are the most real, the most heartfelt in the film. Susan Sarandon looks amazing – sexy as ever. She eats up this role and it’s clear she’s having a good time with it. Perfect casting!

This is a remake of the earlier film, and has been updated for current times. But how much do things really change? There are likely many “Alfie’s” out there, which makes this a poignant commentary on single life in the big city today.

Colin Farrell, just couldn’t buy him as Alexander the Great. Especially in scenes where he has to emote – painful to watch. And Angelina Jolie, whom I usually adore, comes off like some kind of Morticia Adams with a gypsy accent. Did Alexander’s mom really collect and play with pet snakes? It was just so gimmicky it was hard to swallow.

I was hoping this would bring some light to history. My son Brian has been studying this whole era. But after reading his text books and sitting through this 3-hour movie, I’m still perplexed. Anthony Hopkins comes in every once in awhile as one of Alexander’s old buddies to give some exposition, but instead of clarifying things, it just slows down the pace. I was looking at my watch every twenty minutes. Not a good sign.

I haven’t seen Woody Harrelson in a movie in awhile – and his goofy FBI agent is a nice contrast to our suave diamond thief. These two have great chemistry – you’d think this was one of those “buddy” movies the way they play their scenes together! This could be an ongoing relationship – do I smell a sequel?

Salma Hayek is just too gorgeous – I love her clothes, her attitude, her hair – she plays this role with such ease you just want to be her!

This is a light, fun movie, perfect for date night.

It’s hard to put a label on this one, but I’ll say it’s a Sci-Fi Romance. Matt Damon always delivers – and he does it again here.  And Emily Blunt is lovely as his true love.  But what I like best about the movie is the concept.  It’s a kind of “what if” look behind the scenes.  There are no coincidences, there is some kind of a grand plan, and we do have some say in it.  Beautiful!

Gleeson plays Tim, who, when he finds out from his dad that the men in his family can travel through time, decides to use those powers to get himself a girlfriend.  Of course, it’s not as easy as he thought it would be.  But fate intervenes, and he meets his dream girl anyway.  But then, a time traveling incident makes him need to try to meet her again so that they really can be together.

Rachel McAdams is darling in her role as Mary, the girl who opens Tim’s eyes to all that is possible.  Bill Nighy plays Tom’s eccentric dad, in an eccentric, yet loving family.

Really wonderful script, strong characters, and sweet chemistry. Great date night movie.