Rene Russo Movie:

				Salesrank: 242446
		MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Media: DVD

Editorial 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. 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

The Thomas Crown Affair [Region 2] Reviews:
The Thomas Crown Affair(1999)
2009-12-03 - 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
2009-11-23 - 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
2009-11-22 - 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.

DVD surprise!
2009-11-09 - I ordered the DVD "The Thomas Crown Affair", the new version, as a gift. It was delivered in 2 days in perfect condition. It was a great gift and a super surprise! The recipient said "Didn't I just say something about this movie yesterday? Wow!" Thanks, Amazon. You're the best!
Mary from Oregon ordering from Texas for my friend from Brazil

They Have Us Rooting For The Crooks Again!
2009-05-28 - I found this to be a pretty solid re-make of the Steve McQueen-Faye Dunaway film of the early '70s. Actually, a lot of people thought this version was a lot more interesting and entertaining.

This '99 re-make was more of a thinking man's crime movie that one normally sees these days in which violence and profanity are way overdone so many times. However, this movie is far from "family entertainment, " not with Rene Russo baring her breasts a few times, just to give one example.

Here's too, another case of the film world making the criminals the good guy and the police as someone to root against. Neither of the two leads has an ounce of integrity....but we are manipulated into rooting for them.

For nostalgia buffs, the let Dunaway play a small role in here, as a psychiatrist.