Jude Law’s devilishly charming good looks are entertaining, but they can’t save this film.

“Alfie,” directed by Charles Shyer, is a remake of Lewis Gilbert’s 1966 film starring Michael Caine.

A cockney womanizer, Alfie (Law) has to learn the hard way the consequences of his actions. Alfie and his best bud, Marlon (Omar Epps), are limo drivers trying to start their own business and experience the fun of living the single life.

Wing, played by Gedde Watanabe – the famous Long Duk Dong of 1984’s “Sixteen Candles” – is the duo’s boss.

The fast pace of New York City life is very seductive at times – and so is Alfie’s philosophy about the women he dates. Once he feels them becoming too attached, he distances himself and never looks back.

Julie (Marisa Tomei), a single mom, is one of Alfie’s regulars. Alfie truly cares for Julie and her son, but doesn’t change his ways quickly enough for her. She becomes the lost love of his life when he realizes her value too late.

Alfie learns his lesson after a regrettable experience with Lonette (Nia Long), which damages two friendships – she happens to be Marlon’s ex-girlfriend. After being dumped and having a terrifying, yet humorous, experience at the doctor’s office, he swears to change his womanizing ways for the better.

Life slowly picks up again for Alfie when he meets Nikki (Sienna Miller), whom he tries to mold into his perfect girl.

The romance starts off fast and very sex-driven, but falls short because Nikki is a wild child who doesn’t want to change her ways.

Other appearances come from Susan Sarandon- who plays the the older, female version of Alfie – and a cameo by Jane Krakowski, who falls right into the Alfie philosophy.

The movie has its charming moments, but it lacks substance. It goes from a fun-loving romantic comedy to a depressing drama. Some parts of the movie dragged on a bit, as it became boring.

The acting is very good, with the exception of Miller, whose attempt to be a crazy girl in love becomes somewhat annoying.

The plot is a bit sketchy and the whole story is narrated by Law. The constant pausing and talking to the camera gets a bit old.

Definitely not just a chick-flick, the film attracts generations of men and women.

The ending is very unpredictable, but disappointing. It leaves the viewer hanging, but hoping that there won’t be a sequel.

Once again, the original is better than the remake. Why do so many people insist on remaking classics?

Just wait a few months and rent it on DVD.