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The Thomas Crown Affair
Average Customer Review : 4.0/5 based on 334 reviews
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Editorial Reviews
For the Hollywood remake rule, which dictates that an update of an older film be inferior to the original in almost every aspect, The Thomas Crown Affair stands as a glorious exception. The original 1968 film, starring a dapper Steve McQueen and a radiant Faye Dunaway, was a diverting pop confection of mod clothes and nifty break-ins, but not much more. John McTiernan's new version, though, cranks up the entertainment factor to mach speed, turning what was a languid flick into a high-adrenaline caper romance. Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) is now a man of industry who likes to indulge in a little high-priced art theft on the side; Catherine Banning (Rene Russo) is the insurance investigator determined to get on his tail in more ways than one. If you're thinking cat-and-mouse game, think again--it's more like cat vs. smarter cat, as both the thief and the investigator try to outwit each other and nothing is off-limits, especially after they start a highly charged love affair that's a heated mix of business and pleasure. What makes this Thomas Crown more enjoyable than its predecesor is McTiernan's attention to detail in both the set action pieces (no surprise from the man who helmed Die Hard with precision accuracy) and the developing romance, the witty and intelligent script by Leslie Dixon (she wrote the love scenes) and Kurt Wimmer (he wrote the action scenes), and, most of all, its two stunning leads (both over 40 to boot), combustible both in and out of bed. Brosnan, usually held prisoner in the James Bond straitjacket, lets loose with both a relaxed sensuality and a comic spirit he's rarely expressed before. The film, however, pretty much belongs to Russo, who doesn't just steal the spotlight, but bends it to her will. Beautiful, stylish, smart, self-possessed, incredibly sexy, she's practically a walking icon; it's no wonder Crown falls for her hook, line, and sinker. With Denis Leary as a police detective smitten with Russo, and Faye Dunaway in a throwaway but wholly enjoyable cameo as Brosnan's therapist. --Mark Englehart
Spotlight Reviews
FABTASTIC!!! (2009-01-04)
Customer Review : 5
I did not see the first one and have no intenions on seeing the first one. This movie is GREAT from beginning to end! I LOVE Pierce and Rene in this movie together, they have great chemistry! A must see....buy it!!!
False advertisement (2008-12-27)
Customer Review : 1
I ordered the Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan and I got the old 1968 version in a New DVD case for The Thomas Crown Affair with Pierce Brosnan and Renee Russo face on it.. I was under the impression I was getting the new version due to the exterior of the DVD...!!!! Do not buy!!!! I cant find a number to complain or get a replacement.. so I'm venting here.
Great twist on art theft storyline... (2008-12-20)
Customer Review : 5
No need to compare this with the first film with Steve McQueen- because its a totally different storyline. The world of art theft investigation is intriguing to many people and this is a completely enjoyable film. Even though one wonders if some aspects in the story would really be possible it doesn't matter. Faye Dunaway makes a very short appearance which is a nice nod to the original, but this version is much slicker, more modern, quite entertaining. A great date movie, or late night endulgence!
I'll Take McQueen (2008-12-16)
Customer Review : 3
The remake is okay, but I can't imagine saying it is better than the original, with the one and only Steve McQueen.
I love Ms Russo, probably more than Dunaway, but you really can't compare Brosnan to McQueen.
Plus, the remake just tried too hard.
4 stars for the original; 3 for the remake.
Should have never been made (2008-12-12)
Customer Review : 1
What a waste of a story line! This bomb only needs to be watched to see how the original got it right!
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