Best movie ever!

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

The performances given by Mr. James Bond himself, Pierce Brosnan and by Rene Russo were perfect for this movie. The plot of the original movie has been given a total makeover. Whereas in the original 1968 version, Steve McQueen organized a $2 million bank robbery, in a very 60's blow against the system, Brosnan pulls off an art robbery single handed, walking out a museum with a Monet painting worth fifty times the amount. However, the essence of the original movie has been retained, and revolves around a tough-nosed female insurance investigator conducting an ambiguous love affair (Rene Russo) with millionaire playboy Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan), whilst at the same time trying to trap her seemingly uncatchable quarry.The script by Kurt Wimmer and Leslie Dixon is very good and there is really never a boring part in it. The script develops the characters well and the heist scene in the art museum was really well done. The photography is great so is the jazzy music from Composer Bill Conti. Oh you can't forget the small but funny role by Faye Dunaway who was in the original. Rent this or do what ever to see it. because it has great chemistry between Brosnan and Russo and what is really great is that they are about the same age. But what is the stand out i think is John McTiernan who shows that he can direct other films than just action.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

Elegant, stylish, complex and elaborated. Pierce Brosnan acts extremely well, his character seems created by him. The conversations, the plot, the storyline. I am in love with this movie and watched several times, listening to the music connections in every single scene. From the beginning to the end, a masterpiece. Unexpected until the end, and never loosing that beautiful touch of elegance. Sure there are some scenes that could be improved, but all the goodness of the movie hide some minor errors completely. Totally worth it. The sound track by the way is a masterpiece too a mixture between south American music with some jazz

Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo start of the remake of Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway's,, The Thomas Crown Affair.. this one pretty much follows the original almost,, it's not a scene for scene ripoff ,, and no bank heist, ending is somewhat different,, and no classic chess game.. the film was pretty good,, but nothing compares to STeve "King of Cool" McQueen, maybe Jason Statham would have been a better choice,, in this one Thomas Crown actually participates in the first theft. he's bored has everything that he wants,, and as his hobby he steals highly valuable pieces of art work,, along comes a woman working for the insurance company who suspects him right away,, the two meet and sparks fly romanticly,, Thomas Crown will have to make a choice,, give up stealing, or be with the girl.. you will have to watch and see what he does,, but seriously this never stood a chance at topping the original,,

The Thomas Crown Affair is an impossibly rich man stealing an extremely valuable painting with an elaborate scheme. It's your typical gentleman heist story, but with a sexy hard ass insurance investigator romance, and a sensible slightly overreacting cop. It's fun, exciting, surprising, and peppered with action.Good acting, especially on the part of Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, and Denis Leary. Rich settings, interesting dialogs, captivating story, and nice stimulating score.There's a few small logical flaws in the scenario, but they are easily overlooked.It's good entertainment, watch it.