The Thomas Crown Affair [Region 2] |  | Director: John McTiernan
Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison
Category: DVD
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Rating:  344 reviews
Sales Rank: 227676
Format: Letterboxed, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050070000313
ASIN: B00004RCMN
Theatrical Release Date: August 6, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
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 I wish I was so rich that I get bored and have to steal paintings to spice up my life! January 30, 2010
Jayde N. Cook (Oregon)
This movie does a good job at mixing humor, "chick flick" romance, and suspense. You know right away that Thomas Crown is guilty but you are still intrigued and compelled to watch on to see what he does and how he got away with such a brazen theft! The chemistry between Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo is electrifying and makes you want to see them together in another movie even though you know it wouldn't be the same because it's the wonderfully written script that invokes the chemistry!! Too Bad!
HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! January 6, 2010
Christine E. Scott (USA)
This is an amazing remake of the classic. Rene and Pierce have such chemistry!
The Thomas Crown Affair(1999) December 3, 2009
Ray E. D'amico (Maple Hts.,Ohio)
I saw the first 'TC. AFFAIR'in '68 at the drive-in, starring the late Steve McQueen
& Faye Dunaway. So when I read that this version ('99), was better, it made me
curious enough to view it.
Well, I agree! This film is totally sharp and slick from the get go, and very
entertaining. I give it a 'thumbs-up' and 5*****.
Good work on a remake.
YES, IT'S BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL November 23, 2009
Geary A., Jones
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Brosnan and Russo are shockingly electric together, as were McQueen and Dunaway in the 60's original version of THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR, but the original while fun, can't hold a candle to the remake. This movie is a sexually charged, impeccably stylish chess game of yin and yang from beginning to end, full of wit, charm, and intelligence, and some of the coolest capers on film. The leads are simply perfect, and McTiernan's direction is both fast-paced, and crisp. Loads of fun.
The Thomas Crown Affair November 22, 2009
D. Johnson (New Mexico)
The Thomas Crown Affair A new in the box movie. It was in great condition and played like same. short shipping time This is one of my all time favorite films. I like the one with Steve Mcqueen also, but liked this one a little better.
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