Law confesses 'Alfie' was dud

Jude Law has confessed that his remake of the movie Alfie wasn't very good.

The Closer actor featured in an updated version of the 1966 classic three years ago, starring in the role that was originally made famous by Michael Caine.

Talking about his disappointment with the film, Law said: "The modern version of Alfie to me was a challenge because I hadn't played a character like that before. I don't know that I did it particularly well.

"Michael is many, many actors' heroes and he is certainly an acting hero of mine. When I was approached originally to work on the new version of Alfie, it seemed like a brilliant idea because the original was so successful."

Law added: "From my point of view, it didn't quite turn out the way I wanted it to. But part of the reason you embark on a creative journey is to sometimes fall flat. It can also sometimes lead to triumph."

The British actor was speaking at the Venice Film Festival where he is promoting another updated movie, Sleuth, where he again plays a character made famous by Caine.