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The Thomas Crown Affair [1999] starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison directed by: John McTiernan List Price: £19.99 Childrens Toy Shop Price: £4.88 You Save: £15.11 (76%)Prices subject to change. |
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 5050070000313 Format: Dubbed, Letterboxed, PAL, Widescreen Label: MGM Entertainment Manufacturer: MGM Entertainment Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: MGM Entertainment Region Code: 2 Release Date: February 28, 2000 Running Time: 109 minutes Studio: MGM Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: August 06, 1999 Sales Rank: 1768 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: 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 (the Academy should too, hopefully). 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 Amazon.co.uk Review: 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 match 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 predecessor is McTiernan's attention to detail in both the set action pieces (no surprise from the man who helmed Die Hard with precision accuracy); 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. Denis Leary plays a police detective smitten with Russo and Faye Dunaway has a throwaway but wholly enjoyable cameo as Brosnan's therapist.--Mark Englehart, Amazon.com Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Watch The OriginalAs a fan of the original I was interested in seeing this remake. Unlike most of the reviewers on this page I thought this film was dire.From Stings awful rendition of The Windmills Of My Mind to the totally sexless Rene Russo as Crowns foil. The ill conceived sexy dance routine was in my humble opinion an embarrassment to watch. Much like the former Bonds attempts at singing in Ma Ma Mia. Brosnans initial night of passion with the less than lovely Russo is like some tepid soft core effort you would see on an obscure cable channel late at night. Where Faye Dunaway was stylish and sexy I felt Rene Russo came over as some sort of frisky divorcee. The film looked pretty enough but the denoument at the museum just irritated me. After all you can ... Read More: Rating:  - Elegant, Amusing, EntertainingI loved this movie. Even though the 1968 movie with Steve McQueen as Thomas Crown and Faye Dunaway as Vicki Anderson (the Catherine Banning characater in this version)was great, I enjoyed this one more. Faye Dunaway appears as the psychiatrist in this version. Pierce Brosnan plays the Thomas Crown character with the right amount of style and mischievousness and with his cool, calculating reserve makes a good counterpart to Rene Russo's exuberant but equally intelligent insurance investigator (Catherine Banning). The repartee between her and Crown and Detective McCann (Dennis Leary) provides a lot of the energy for the movie. Brosnan and Russo manage to create a strong sexual and romantic tension as well. Scenes of sailing and events in Martinique ... Read More: Rating: - Fun and entertainingLost count how many times I've watched this over the years but it remains a really entertaining film combining great cinematic scenery, characterisation and plot. It is a fine remake of a classic and Brosnan's performance is especially good. He plays Thomas Crown brilliantly and certainly keeps the determined Rene Russo on her toes! What makes the film for me is the art and the detectives, who always seem to be second guessing Crown's next move. Even more brilliant is the unforgettable museum scene near the end. A fine film that can be revisited many times. Rating: - My favourite film ever, always will be!I have no doubts that this will forever be my favourite film. The story is spot on, the characters perfect and Pierce Brosnan at his absolute best. I can't think of a better way to spend a few hours in front of the TV. Rating: - A good remakeThe critics have been divided over this film. Was the original film a great film? Why bother to remake it? Is the remake better? As romantic crime capers go, this version starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo is really entertaining. The two stars definitely have chemistry, and the film looks brilliant and stylish. Dennis Leary as the cop gives good support, and the heist and its reversal sequences are imaginatively realised. The soundtrack pays homage too; but the inclusion of snippets of the original's Oscar-winning song "Windmills of your mind" sung by Sting is overegging it a bit. My main criticism is of a slow middle; also I felt casting Faye Dunaway (who originally played the Russo part) as Crown's therapist was unnecessary. ... Read More: |
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