Thomas Crown Affair

[IBhacknU]

I'm gonna rent one. Which is better...

the 1999 version, or the one with Steve McQueen

 

[BoberFett]

I just saw the recent one, that was a great flick! It isn't a Bond type movie like the previews make it out to be, but it's a good at what it is. Just don't expect a bunch of action.

I'd like to see the original now, to compare the two.

Oh, and the new one has a few nude scenes with Rene Russo. Yummy.

 

[Spoooon]

In the original, he was a bank robber. Not as cool as an art thief imho.

 

[BigSmooth]

BoberFett: a few nude scenes? Heck, she was practically naked for half the movie!! OK, not really, but there was a lot of nudity.

 

[IBhacknU]

<< Heck, she was practically naked for half the movie!! >>

Well, then that's the one to get, I guess!

I think I'll get them both

 

[thebestMAX]

Steve McQueen rules but now that Ive heard about the new one, I have to see it. Just to compare the lead roles you understand.

 

[thebestMAX]

Sorry, double post

 

[Farbio]

i really like the new one...i saw the original about 2 years ago before i even knew the new one was coming out and it was good, but i really liked this one

 

[Ariel]

The new version was great - haven't seen the original!

 

[apoppin]

I didn't like the original movie half as well. I saw it when it first came out way back when then again right after the remake.

IMHO, the new one was excellent and well updated for our times (I guess a million dollars was big money back in the '60s) - plus the new robbery was more logical and the tension between the lead actors was much better (can't complain about Russo's body - Oh, yeah Faye Dunaway was in the new one too).

BTW, this is one of the few remakes that way surpassed the original. The other recent remake I liked was &quot;Lifepod&quot; (remake of Hitchcock's &quot;Lifeboat&quot;; but I don't remember the original too well).

EDIT: If you rent them both, see the original first or you will be disappointed.

 

[HKSturboKID]

I like the new one. Especially the Ending.....Oops almost spoiled it for you. Rented it and you'll get a kick out of it.

Rene Russo - HOT.......not!

 

[BoberFett]

What did you think of her dress at the ball? OMG, I have got to get one of those for my wife.

 

[thebestMAX]

Never thought Rene was hot, just too big a gal but will check it out.

Apoppin-

Got news for you, a million dollars is a lot of money today if you earn it yourself.
Know what you mean.

 

[apoppin]

Actually thebestMAX, a million dollars is far more today if you steal it (tax-free).

However, 100 million dollars for a bit of art is a LOT of money. Inflation has not gone up 100x
(except in Brazil). This movie is just bigger and never loses its Hollywood Magic.

 

[Viper GTS]

Haven't seen the first one, but enjoyed the second immensely. As has been mentioned a few times, there's quite a bit of Rene Russo.

God, I love that woman.



Viper GTS

 

[The Wildcard]

Haha quite a bit is an ack hmmmm....understatement...i have to say that role of Rene Russo really *opened* my eyes.

 

[Triumph]

the new version was f*cking terrible! worst movie i've EVER seen.

 

[loogie]

wtf triumph.... You're supposed to say:

&quot;The new version was great..........................................FOR ME TO POOP ON!&quot;

 

[kuk]

apoppin:

Just to keep you updated, inflation this year in Brazil is between 8% and 10% per YEAR. Here where I live, consumer goods have seen an actual inflation of about 2% to 4% this year. We haven't seen here sky high inflation numbers since 1994. Not bad at all.

 

[Spoooon]

I thought Rene Russo looked pretty good for an older woman.

 

[b0red]

It was the first nudie movie for Rene Russo ya?

 

[MrBond]

I dunno if its her first, but I think she said it'd be her last, unless the nudity was absolutly crucial to the role. I really really really liked the 1999 version of it, almost to the point of going out and buying it. Maybe its because I want to be just like Thomas Crown, and capsize a $20,000 sailboat just because I like to watch it splash...

 

[Mday]

the original was nice =)

 

[SuperGroove]

Is it just me, or did Rene Russo look REEEALLY red?

Anyways, I really enjoyed Thomas Crown Affair. I love moves that have so much sophistication, and who better to display sophisitcation and suaveness, than Pierce Brosnan? He's a good Bond too. Had Sean Connery just been 30-35yrs younger, it'd be one hella great flick. Heck, he could still have done Thomas Crown Affair. Sean Connery is the man.