GOLDEN boy Jude Law takes on the impossible challenge of assuming a role made famous by the legendary Michael Caine, in this remake of classic sixties Brit flick Alfie.

And although London town is swapped for modern day New York and the mod suits for Gucci and Prada, Alfie's prime interest remains the same - seducing women.

Bed-hopping between a bevy of beauties including Susan Sarandon, Marisa Tomei and real-life love Sienna Miller, the last thing on Alfie's mind is settling down.

But when his best friend shuns the bachelor lifestyle and Alfie has a few problems of his own, he begins to question whether there is more to life than his shallow existence.

Which is exactly the question I was still pondering at the end of this film because the whole affair, disappointingly, lacks any depth.

Unlike Caine's portrayal in the 1966 version, when Law's Alfie hits trouble, I was left cold because from the on-set he made the role of loveable rogue instantly detestable.

The film however is watchable, even if it is just for the glorious New York scenery, the beautiful clothes and the even more beautiful people - just don't expect anything deeper than an episode of Friends.

EB