The Thomas Crown Affair Reviews

I’m not sure which one I saw first, this version or the remake starring Pierce Brosnan. I have noticed that the remake has a real solid reputation but even though it is a decent feature, it doesn’t come near the level of this fine movie. First of all, Steve McQueen was one of these actors that basically played pretty much the same character over and over again but the guy did it so well, he was so charismatic, he was pretty much always spellbinding to watch. This movie was not an exception and it was apparently McQueen’s personal favorite. Faye Dunaway, who just had her breakthrough a year earlier with ‘Bonnie and Clyde’, was also perfectly cast and they had some great chemistry together. Concerning the feature itself, I always had a weak spot for this genre and it must be one of the best heist movies I have ever seen. Basically, they didn’t really put on the focus on the plot or even the heists themselves but more on the mood and how the whole thing looked and I thought it was just quite mesmerizing to behold. For example, the intro was really stylish and really awesome to watch. To conclude, I really liked this movie a lot and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like the genre.