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The Thomas Crown Affair [DVD] [1999]
enlarge	Director: John McTiernan Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison Studio: MGM Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy Used: £1.25 as of 21/11/2009 23:23 GMT details You Save: £18.74 (94%) New (25) Used (34) from £1.25 Seller: pushingupdaisies Rating: 47 reviews Sales Rank: 3208 Format: Dubbed, Letterboxed, PAL, Widescreen 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: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 109 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 Release Date: February 28, 2000 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: 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, IThe Thomas Crown Affair/I 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 Inothing/I is off-limits, especially after they start a highly charged love affair that's a heated mix of business and pleasure.p What makes this IThomas Crown/I more enjoyable than its predecesor is McTiernan's attention to detail in both the set action pieces (no surprise from the man who helmed IDie Hard/I 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. I--Mark Englehart/I 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, IThe Thomas Crown Affair/I 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. pThomas 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. pWhat makes this IThomas Crown/I more enjoyable than its predecessor is McTiernan's attention to detail in both the set action pieces (no surprise from the man who helmed IDie Hard/I 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.--IMark Englehart, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...10 Next » Stylish, Classy, and Sexy January 11, 2003 17 out of 19 found this review helpful This is a mature, smart, and sexy film done with flair and is simply put, 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 where we spend most of the film trying to figure out who is the cat and who is the mouse. Billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) sets in motion a complex game of chess with top notch insurance investigator Catherine Banning (Rene Russo) when he steals a priceless painting and she is hired to get it back.pBrosnan takes his "Remington Steele" persona and shades it darker and more serious, the end result being the smart and dangerous Thomas Crown, a guy who needs to play this game of chess 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 burns up the screen.pDenis 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.br brBrosnan 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.pThis 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..... Intelligent, suspense, thrilling May 9, 2001 3 out of 4 found this review helpful This movie is absolutely brilliant. It is one of the few movies where the remake is better than the original. The art theft is smart and takes a very unexpected turn. The characters are thrilling and Pierce Brosnan is fantastic, smart, successful and very stylish. If you are after a classy, intelligent and thrilling movie this is the one. Clever, Slick and Cool March 10, 2000 1 out of 2 found this review helpful John McTierman's remake of the McQueen/Dunaway original is very clever and better than the original and Entrapment(Another film with a similar but weak plot).It is well scripted and well acted by Brosnan (whose character you imagine is similar to himself in real life)and Russo. It makes you want to smile at the clever and slick ending. Classy June 9, 2002 1 out of 2 found this review helpful A smart and stylish film, with a flawless cast. The DVD doesn't have many exra features but the commentary by director John McTiernan is worth listing to. A fine addition to any DVD collector's shelf Stylish, sassy and sexy !!!! August 30, 2002 2 out of 5 found this review helpful This is an extremely enjoyably remake. Brosnon is cool, calm and sophisticated with just a hint of bad boy allure, whilst Rene Russo positively sizzles in every scene. The sexual chemistry between these two is what makes the film and the sex scene is fantastic. A definite must see for fans of Brosnon, Russo and sex appeal. Showing reviews 1-5 of 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...10 Next »

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