Law's Very Good Year
Can't get enough of Jude Law? Well, you're in luck, my friend. The actor, who's played everything from wealthy playboy ('The Talented Mr. Ripley') to Russian sniper ('Enemy at the Gates'), adds six -- count 'em, six -- new characters to his resume this year. His new films range from comedy, drama, romance, heroism -- even a kid's flick. Here's our guide to all things Law-full this fall. -- Fred Meyer
Closer
Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen get romantically entangled.
Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow
Ride copilot with Law as the dashing Sky Captain, a 1930s-comic-book-style hero guiding his plane to save the world from a mad scientist and his hoard of evil robots. And he's a guy with a past: Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie both play ex-gal pals.
I Heart Huckabees
Sometimes you just love to hate someone who's too perfect, and Law's Brad Stand is the spotless object of jealous Jason Schwartzman's ('Rushmore') ire in this nutty exploration of love, the meaning of life and climbing the corporate ladder at a retail superstore.
Alfie
Today's moviegoers might be hard-pressed to think of Jude Law as a present-day Michael Caine. But Law takes on Caine's breakthrough role as Alfie, the heartless ladykiller who gets a lesson in real life. What's it all about, Jude-y? (Opening Oct. 22)
Closer
In this provocative tale of passion and abandonment, Law plays a man who falls for Julia Roberts AND Natalie Portman. Shockingly, the women don't want to share... and romantic intrigue ensues.
(Opening Dec. 3)
The Aviator
With both Law and Leo in it, this could be the prettiest movie ever. DiCaprio stars as legendary Hollywood producer and aviation entrepreneur Howard Hughes, but Law steals scenes as the leading heartthrob of Hughes' day, swashbuckling Errol Flynn. (Opening Dec. 17)
Lemony Snicket
Law narrates a clever kids' tale about three young heirs to a family fortune and the evil uncle, played by Jim Carrey, who endeavors to fleece his nephew and nieces. Proving once again that Law is more than just a pretty face.
(Opening Dec. 17)
