The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) / (1999)
Director: Norman Jewison / John McTiernan
Watched: 2/5/19 / 2/7/19
Rating: 6/10 / 9/10
“Swanky Shenanigans & Wily Machinations”
clever minds and
maniacal laughing scenes-
but who’s conning who?
suave billionaire mastermind
or is it sexy Sherlock?
bank heist/prized Monet?
“fight the system”/”the challenge”?
morals first/romance?
slow-burn chess/sultry salsa?
Legrand’s songs/beguiling thrills?
McQueen’s demeanor,
Dunaway’s ditzy quipping-
not quite convincing;
inventive split screen art turns
gimmicky from overuse.
Brosnan’s made for this,
Russo’s sharp, schooled, smooth, stylish-
together they’re tops!
funnier smarter banter;
faster-paced slicker capers.
surprise, the remake’s better-
but don’t take my word for it!
Further Reading: https://youtu.be/Y5OJmNmmhV4