The Thomas Crown Affair (1968 and 1999) [R]

The rare case where both the original and the remake are enjoyable viewing. Basically the story of an insurance investigator tracking down and trying to catch a bored playboy millionaire thief. The story is OK, but these movies have STYLE!

The 1968 version stars Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Of course, Steve is supercool! The movie has multiple images going on at once, a fairly new and jazzy technique in 1968. It all adds to the fun. Don't miss the chess game. Who knew chess could be so sexy?!

The 1999 version has Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo as the leads. Whereas Faye drips sex appeal, Rene is lovely, but no sex bomb. Instead, this version has a great high-tech museum robbery. The end is a blast, also, different and in some ways better, than the original.

In both movies, the question is will the insurance investigator betray Thomas?

These are light, sexy movies for adults. If you've never seen Steve McQueen in action, this is a good movie to find out what all the fuss was. He even does his own stunts (polo)! Pierce is, of course, gorgeous. After all, he is one of the James Bonds. Great fashions, technology and a fun story. Either or both would make for a great date night.

1968: DIRECTOR: Norman Jewison. CAST: Steven McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Paul Burke, Jack Weston, Biff McGuire, Yaphet Koto.

AWARDS: Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 5 nominations.

1999: DIRECTOR: John McTiernan. CAST: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison, Fritz Weaver, Charles Keating, Mark Margolis.

AWARDS: 3 wins & 2 nominations.