Friday, December 21, 2007

Movie Report: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)


What can I say? It was heist night.

This isn't an action movie, or a thriller. It's a stylish, sexy, cat and mouse game between two very charismatic people. Focus on that, and you'll forget that the crime could have been solved by rewinding a security tape back a few more minutes.

The dialogue is snappy and charming, the sets exotic and sumptuous, and the dance scene ... damn. The soundtrack alone is worth checking the movie out, and it enhances the action nicely.

But really, the whole movie hangs on two people: Rene Russo and Pierce Brosnan, and they keep me entertained. Add in a strong supporting performance by Dennis Leary and you've got yourself a nice little turn your brain off date flick.

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