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.

I loved the film since I think pierce Bronson and Rene Russo were great together as Thomas crown and Catherine banning. While Catherine comes to assist the FBI over who stole a rather high valued painting, she suspects that Thomas may have berns the one behind the theft, however instead of apprehending him, she ends up falling in love with him. One of the aspects that I loved about the film was that Thomas was not really a villain but rather treated As a person that fans cared about and rooting for him to to win and end up with Catherine. I think Rene Russo does a marvelous job playing the Catherine part, since part of her wants to catch Thomas but the other half is in love with him. I would say that the film is something that is definitely worth seeing,

To talk about how great soundtracks can make a huge effect on the audiences, I'd love to choose The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) as an example. I loved loved this movie ever since the first time I saw it . To be honest, the story was old ( it's a remake and not as good as the original one) , the acting was so-so, good but not great, even some stiff moments. But still it entertains me every time I watch. The reason why? That's because the soundtracks brilliantly tuned in and even enhanced the storyline, the acting. The movie will always be one great cat-and-mouse chase, very sexy (yes, for 2 middle aged actors, not a popular choice at all, eh? ), sophisticated, modern and high-end movie. And it was also the beginning of my passion in Modern Jazz. Score : ( I love it so don't blame me for being too generous) 4/5 Stars. And to explain why you can't help but loving the soundtrack , I present to you Sinnerman by Nina Simmonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Rr2IVaSLjvM&feature=youtube_gdata_p layer

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,,