The Thomas Crown Affair (1999): Pierce Brosnan and Sophisticated Art Theft
Directed by John McTiernan, The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) was billed as a remake of the 1968 film, but the two films are not overtly similar. A solid heist film, the production gained critical praise as well as a hefty box office return… and it remains one of the most successful Art Theft films ever made. The story concerns a wealthy financier who steals a Monet painting worth $100 million from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and the subsequent cat-and-mouse games he plays with the sexy insurance investigator sent to catch him. Many additional elements of Art Crime are profiled in the script, including substituting a forged painting after the original is stolen and the well-timed use of diversion during the museum heist. The iconic portrayal of the thief as attractive, clever, suave and well-to-do has become the preconceived image and standard Hollywood cliche of how the general public views art thieves. Pierce Brosnan is excellent and sophisticated in the title role. Rene Russo is lovely in her part, delivering a fine performance. Faye Dunaway, who co-starred in the original 1968 film, makes a cameo appearance. The rest of the cast does a fine job as well, including Denis Leary, Esther Canadas and Ben Gazarra.
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