After The Sunset (2004)
AFTER THE SUNSET
Color
Released December 2004
Rated PG -13
I was very disappointed in “After the Sunset”; I expected so much more from this cast. However, I don't think the actors had much to work with this time. It's a good premise but somewhere along the way, that gets lost. At the beginning of the movie, Selma Hayek is shown making long cat-like contortions for no apparent reason. Although Hayek's body is very nice, it does not improve the movie. Pierce Brosnan who plays retired master thief Max Burdett, is supposed to appear (I think) world-weary but for some reason he just looks unkempt. Hayek is his partner and lover. Bored Max Burdett is tempted to pull one last big heist just for the heck of it. His lover objects, so she tries to dissuade him by having sex with him. Does he attempt to steal the jewel anyway? You bet. FBI agent Stan Lloyd (Woody Harrelson) shows up on the same Caribbean Island and suspects that Burdett has not really retired. There is a certain grudging respect between thief and cop and they end up literally being strange bedfellows.
Although this film is a crime, action, drama film, Woody Harrelson brings certain lightness to it. The ending is a complete and amusing surprise. However, there is simply not enough 'meat' to this movie. Film noir fans may be interested in After the Sunset” because the color has a “noir” feel to it. The scenery is gorgeous.
I recommend these big heist films.
THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR - 1968. Color. I love everything about this movie. Steve McQueen is millionaire Thomas Crown, a legitimate businessman and a big heist man who robs for the thrill of it. His latest caper is a bank in Boston. His plan is truly amazing, and it's exciting for the viewer to watch it come together. McQueen stays cool all through the movie and his slightly mocking smile gives the audience an idea just how huge his ego is. It never occurs to him that he will be caught. His character is the epitome of "Never let'um see you sweat". Faye Dunaway is Vicky Anderson an insurance investigator who has her own large ego and always get her man. The scene at the airport where we first see Dunaway is awesome, it is very much like the Bette Davis scene as she steps off the ship in the 1942 movie NOW VOYAGER. There is no doubt about who is in charge. Faye Dunaway and Steve McQueen are playful, sexy and delightful to watch as they play cat and mouse with each other. I believe that at the time this movie was released their on screen kiss held the record for "longest kiss in movie history." This really is a must see or must see again movie.
THE PINK PANTHER - 1964. Color. This is an excellent comedy, crime, mystery movie. It is the first and I think the best of the Pink Panther series. One of the reasons is that it was not made with 'series' in mind. Peter Sellers was at his best as the inept and egotistical Inspector Jacques Clouseau. David Niven is the smooth master thief who plans to steal a large valuable flawed diamond (there is a panther figure in the stone). On the way, he manages to steal the affections of Clouseau's wife (Capucine) as well. Claudia Cardinale is very beautiful and dewy eyed as the owner of the priceless jewel.
OCEAN'S ELEVEN - 2001. Color. This OCEAN ELEVEN definitely moves faster than the earlier Frank Sinatra vehicle. It's the same, but so different. I went to this movie with mixed feelings because the remake are almost never as good as the original. The movie is good, everyone is the cast is good and there is real action. In this remake George Clooney is perfect as Danny Ocean, Julia Roberts is his ex. The movie also stars Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac. It was good to see Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould again. Watch Scott Caan (son of actor James Caan) as Turk Malloy and Casey Affleck (Ben's brother) as Virgil Malloy; they are over the top good. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I also liked the cameo's--you get to see a lot of 'old-time' Vegas show people playing themselves.
OCEAN'S 11 - 1960. Color. The famous "Rat Pack" is robbing Las Vegas casinos and partying all the way. Rent this movie if you want to see Frank Sinatra and his gang in action. I find it a little slow moving, but there is just something about the Rat Pack's style that makes you stay with the movie. The ending is WOW. Oceans Eleven is in my collection because these actors were a special breed that we probably will not see the likes of again.
December 2004 Releases
Ocean's Eleven - 2001
Thomas Crown Affair - 1968
The Pink Panther - 1964
Ocean's 11 - 1960
Vannie(~.~)
Color
Released December 2004
Rated PG -13
I was very disappointed in “After the Sunset”; I expected so much more from this cast. However, I don't think the actors had much to work with this time. It's a good premise but somewhere along the way, that gets lost. At the beginning of the movie, Selma Hayek is shown making long cat-like contortions for no apparent reason. Although Hayek's body is very nice, it does not improve the movie. Pierce Brosnan who plays retired master thief Max Burdett, is supposed to appear (I think) world-weary but for some reason he just looks unkempt. Hayek is his partner and lover. Bored Max Burdett is tempted to pull one last big heist just for the heck of it. His lover objects, so she tries to dissuade him by having sex with him. Does he attempt to steal the jewel anyway? You bet. FBI agent Stan Lloyd (Woody Harrelson) shows up on the same Caribbean Island and suspects that Burdett has not really retired. There is a certain grudging respect between thief and cop and they end up literally being strange bedfellows.
Although this film is a crime, action, drama film, Woody Harrelson brings certain lightness to it. The ending is a complete and amusing surprise. However, there is simply not enough 'meat' to this movie. Film noir fans may be interested in After the Sunset” because the color has a “noir” feel to it. The scenery is gorgeous.
I recommend these big heist films.
THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR - 1968. Color. I love everything about this movie. Steve McQueen is millionaire Thomas Crown, a legitimate businessman and a big heist man who robs for the thrill of it. His latest caper is a bank in Boston. His plan is truly amazing, and it's exciting for the viewer to watch it come together. McQueen stays cool all through the movie and his slightly mocking smile gives the audience an idea just how huge his ego is. It never occurs to him that he will be caught. His character is the epitome of "Never let'um see you sweat". Faye Dunaway is Vicky Anderson an insurance investigator who has her own large ego and always get her man. The scene at the airport where we first see Dunaway is awesome, it is very much like the Bette Davis scene as she steps off the ship in the 1942 movie NOW VOYAGER. There is no doubt about who is in charge. Faye Dunaway and Steve McQueen are playful, sexy and delightful to watch as they play cat and mouse with each other. I believe that at the time this movie was released their on screen kiss held the record for "longest kiss in movie history." This really is a must see or must see again movie.
THE PINK PANTHER - 1964. Color. This is an excellent comedy, crime, mystery movie. It is the first and I think the best of the Pink Panther series. One of the reasons is that it was not made with 'series' in mind. Peter Sellers was at his best as the inept and egotistical Inspector Jacques Clouseau. David Niven is the smooth master thief who plans to steal a large valuable flawed diamond (there is a panther figure in the stone). On the way, he manages to steal the affections of Clouseau's wife (Capucine) as well. Claudia Cardinale is very beautiful and dewy eyed as the owner of the priceless jewel.
OCEAN'S ELEVEN - 2001. Color. This OCEAN ELEVEN definitely moves faster than the earlier Frank Sinatra vehicle. It's the same, but so different. I went to this movie with mixed feelings because the remake are almost never as good as the original. The movie is good, everyone is the cast is good and there is real action. In this remake George Clooney is perfect as Danny Ocean, Julia Roberts is his ex. The movie also stars Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac. It was good to see Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould again. Watch Scott Caan (son of actor James Caan) as Turk Malloy and Casey Affleck (Ben's brother) as Virgil Malloy; they are over the top good. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I also liked the cameo's--you get to see a lot of 'old-time' Vegas show people playing themselves.
OCEAN'S 11 - 1960. Color. The famous "Rat Pack" is robbing Las Vegas casinos and partying all the way. Rent this movie if you want to see Frank Sinatra and his gang in action. I find it a little slow moving, but there is just something about the Rat Pack's style that makes you stay with the movie. The ending is WOW. Oceans Eleven is in my collection because these actors were a special breed that we probably will not see the likes of again.
December 2004 Releases
- 12/10 Ocean's Twelve. Ocean and his gang head to Europe to contiue their heists. Stars George Clooney
- 12/22 Phantom of the Opera. An opera singer is molded for greatness by a disfigured and mad musical genius who lives in the bowels of an opera house.
- 12/29 The Assination of Richard Nixon. One man's quest and obsession to kill President Nixon. Stars Sean Penn.
Ocean's Eleven - 2001
Thomas Crown Affair - 1968
The Pink Panther - 1964
Ocean's 11 - 1960
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