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The Thomas Crown Affair

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Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine Banning (Rene Russo), an investigator for the museum's insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, a complicated back-and-forth game with romantic undertones begins between them. In an attempt to find out where Banning's loyalties lie, Crown returns the painting and essentially turns himself in, hoping that Banning's feelings for him will lead to an escape.
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Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.

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Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal 04/04/2018
Still, this techno-fiscal romance has its rewards. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek 03/06/2018
It's nice to see a Hollywood movie that appreciates a mature female body for a change. And nice to see that The Thomas Crown Affair has survived its glossy, glam makeover so well. Go to Full Review
Paul Tatara CNN.com 02/16/2018
It's like you're watching two models slap each other with fashion magazines. Go to Full Review
Blake Howard 2UE That Movie Show 01/18/2015
3.5/5
The Thomas Crown Affair is the perfect defence for why films could and should be remade for new generations. Go to Full Review
Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews 06/26/2011
Hhandsome Pierce Brosnan and elegant Rene Russo look fabulous here, but they fail to ignite an exciting on-screen chemistry. Go to Full Review
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Brendan M Sep 5 This is such an entertaining film, one of those rare examples of the cover perhaps exceeding the original. The style, the score, the tension and the cat and mouse play is just outstanding. Russo is a little wooden (still good), and Leary is well cast, but Brosnan absolutely chews up every scene he is in. See more J.T. E. @jtecono Aug 15 It can be corny at times but I enjoyed it See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jul 18 Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Aileen D Jul 13 The movie wears well. I was very impressed by the sailing and flying sequences. It was a high intensity film with great chemistry between the stars. I thought Russo was fine. A small matter for me was Faye Dunaway, who I thought was the actress that overacted. It was her hair that bothered me, not Russo’s supposed wig. Otherwise, very clever plot, and, thankfully, a happy ending. Great update of the first Thomas Crown affair! See more Jul 5 Great movie. The cat and mouse chemistry between the two leads is very entertaining. Brosnan seems to be one of those actors that owns the screen. Well done movie, very satisfying. See more John T Jun 30 Much glamour from Pierce Bronsan but a rather disappointing performance by Rene Russo's dubious wig. Nevertheless highly watchable high drama romance. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bored billionaire Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) decides to entertain himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum. When Catherine Banning (Rene Russo), an investigator for the museum's insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, a complicated back-and-forth game with romantic undertones begins between them. In an attempt to find out where Banning's loyalties lie, Crown returns the painting and essentially turns himself in, hoping that Banning's feelings for him will lead to an escape.
Director
John McTiernan
Producer
Pierce Brosnan, Beau St. Clair
Screenwriter
Leslie Dixon, Kurt Wimmer
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
United Artists
Rating
R (Some Sexuality and Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 27, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$69.3M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
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