The Thomas Crown Affair

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom May 10 The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) is a stylish, confident 60s crime caper that captures the era’s cool sophistication without overcomplicating its story. The Thomas Crown Affair stands out as a sleek example of how simplicity and attitude can carry a film. Steve McQueen delivers a perfectly restrained performance, oozing charisma without ever overplaying it, while Faye Dunaway brings sharp intelligence and presence that elevates every scene she’s in. Their dynamic is the core of the film and keeps it consistently engaging. The direction leans heavily into style, with creative visuals, smooth pacing, and a memorable use of split-screen editing that reinforces the film’s playful, calculated energy. The score and overall tone give it that unmistakable late-60s polish. Overall, it’s a classy, well-crafted film that’s more about mood and character than twists or spectacle. Not flawless, but highly enjoyable and confidently made. I’d rate it a solid 7/10. See more ed M @RT80499164 Apr 6 A fun movie. McQueen and Dunaway are great. But the plot is thin. And lots of plot holes. See more Joaquin U @Joaquin1 Mar 31 Entertaining. A little slow, but the actors keep it interesting. The script could be better. The characters are not that developed. It's just one of those movies that you can ignore, but if you watch it, it might stay with you for a while. It spawned a remake and soon will spawn another, so someone thinks this story can squeeze some money still. See more Michael G @Lothario12 Dec 14 A well produced affair, however there is a lack of conviction in the story telling, a kind of dreary ennui pervades the entire film, the most notable aspect was that song which was lifted from the film (the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind) - a bored rich fella amuses himself with a clever heist, not really worth the time to view it in my opinion. See more bob c @RT46426964 02/07/2025 Still very good caper/romance See more Jeff S @jeffstone 02/20/2024 A different role for the equanimous McQueen, but he is great with Dunaway and still gets to rip up a beach with a dune buggy. The premise of the film is intriguing and the relationship between adventurer and investigator is compelling. There's a lot to like. See more Read all reviews

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