The Thomas Crown Affair | | Cast : | Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary | | Director : | John McTiernan | | Studio : | Mgm/Ua Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | August 06, 1999 | | DVD Released Date : | September 02, 2003 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed), French (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
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| Rating |  | | Date | July 19, 2005 | | Summary | The Thomas Crown Affair | Content
 | Having never acctually seen the original of this fine story I can't say which is the better investment or which to watch first. This movie is a must see. You've either seen it or you have'nt a clue. Pierce Brosnon is what civilized society regard a business man to be at the top of his game working mergers and acquisitions at the top of world finance, jet setting when he is not crushing competetion, a true titan of industry. Rene Russo plays a detective well versed in fine art, smart, the best of the best, who they go to when the average just won't do. Thomas Crown patron of the arts, key figure to New York's high society happens to become a suspect in the theft of certain impressionist paintings that mysteriously disapear from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The movie centers upon that question that many ask at Christmas what does one get the man who already has whatever he wants. The police are always late left feeling one step behind. This is where the cold and calculated detective, perfectly played by the always good Rene Russo, who rather than accept one step behind, chooses to move all in. The scene to watch for is ofcourse when the painting is replaced and the police are waiting for their man having the museum staked out. But rather than one Thomas they are given a whole museum full of men in bowlers and black suits reminescient of the well known paintings by the artist Magritte. This scene is brillantly contrasted by the famous "Sinnerman" by Nina Simone as background, if for no other reason this one scene makes the movie worth it. This movie will tickle the hearts of those that enjoy a smart romantic comedy. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 08, 2005 | | Summary | Escapist Heaven!! | Content
| I usually do not like remakes, but John McTiernan's 1999 version of "The Thomas Crown Affair," with the "oh so sexy" Pierce Brosnan, and sultry Renee Russo, (women definitely notice mega-sex appeal in another woman), is a knock-out escapist film. Many may disagree with me, but I enjoyed it more than the original 1968 movie with Steve McQueen, who I love, and Faye Dunaway. Ms Dunaway does have a cameo role here as Crown's therapist
This is entertainment, with a capital "E," at its best. Nothing deep, or arty, but after a hard day's work, relatively mindless fun is frequently good - even terrific! Thomas Crown, (Brosnan), please allow me to repeat myself, is drop-dead sexy, handsome, rich as Croesus, an expert businessman, cultured, exudes power in a nice-guy (but nevertheless ruthless) kinda way, and he's Available!! I won't go on, but you get the picture. However, as a man who has almost everything, Crown wants some more excitement in his life. He plans, so cleverly, to steal a priceless Monet painting from New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Of course he succeeds. Watching the brilliant execution of the theft is worth the price of the rental alone. Crown loves the painting - but he loves the challenge of acquiring it more.
Enter the glorious Ms. Russo, called Catherine Banning here. She is a tough, insurance investigator who, as far as pushovers go, was not born yesterday. I read that Russo actually consulted with a professional dominatrix in order to prepare for her role as the aggressive, ever so seductive Ms. Banning. She zeros in on Crown in no time, while turning the NYPD detective heading the case into quivering Jello. He notices, by the way, that apart from being a super detective, she's really easy on the eyes.
There are capers - the first one and the last, (with a touch of Magritte), are best. There is love. There's even a remarkable see-through dress, which moves with the body wearing it, to a hot Latin beat; a steamy scene on a staircase; and a fabulous, must-have soundtrack. Most importantly, in a film like this one, the chemistry between Russo and Brosnan is unbelievably outrageous! As in comedy, timing in love and sex is everything - and the timing here is perfect. Both control freaks lose their cool. I must say that everything is done tastefully, with lots of humor. The script is intelligent and witty.
I really enjoyed this movie. It's a terrific date flick too!
JANA |
| Rating | | | Date | July 07, 2005 | | Summary | SLICK SUAVE MOVING POWERFUL | Content
| Remake of the original movie with Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Younger people will most likely prefer this remake but those who remember the original will stick with it.
People who watch movies for the clothes will prefer this updated version as well.
Tale follows a millionaire playboy type who thrills in the chase as the hunted but always fools his opponents. This particular tale is where he meets his female match.
Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo both do a fine job and, which is so necessary for these types of tales, sizzle romantically. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 04, 2005 | | Summary | A most elegant movie | Content
| If you want a good escapism movie about the upper class & their hi jinks that is well written and a great cast, then here you go. With apologies to Mr. McQueen, this is just a fun film to watch. Bravo to all hands involved. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 03, 2005 | | Summary | Style and Class | Content
| This is a mature, smart and sexy film done with flair and is classy entertainment. This is a refreshing movie where brains prevail over braun, and ultimately love pervails over possessions. We the viewer are treated to a stylish cat and mouse caper movie when billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) sets in motion a complex game of chess with top notch insurance investigator Catherine Banning (Rene Russo) by stealing a priceless painting she is hired to get back. The rest of the film is spent trying to figure out who is the cat and who is the mouse.
Brosnan takes his "Remington Steele" persona and shades it darker and more serious, resulting in the smart and dangerous Thomas Crown, a man who needs to play this dangerous chess game just to feel alive. But when the beautiful Russo begins to match him knight for knight he becomes intrigued with her, the prize no longer being the painting, but the heart. Russo's Catherine is mature, intelligent and so sexy she almost burns up the screen.
Denis Leary has a nice turn as the cop who realizes Catherine may be in over her head with Crown and in danger of losing everything. Faye Dunaway, who starred with the wonderful Steve McQueen in the origional film, portrays a psychiatrist trying to get at Crown's psyche and brings a lovely echo of the former film with her.
Brosnan produced this film as well and though he has updated the bank robbery of the origional to art theft he has paid homage to it by using "The Windmills of Your Mind" from the origional score. This is not your typical movie fare but after seeing it you'll wish it were. It is classy, intelligent and sexy. Why it got ignored around Oscar time is beyond my comprehension. It is smartly written and stylishly filmed. When the passion between Catherine and Crown turns to love for Russo, the possibility of her being destroyed by Brosnan adds tension and melancholy to the final moments of this film.
This terrific film is like dining out with expensive wine and lobster in lavish surroundings. So pull up a chair and enjoy a night out to remember. |
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