The Thomas Crown Affair

Any actor, however good, does get bogged down by the numerous idiosyncracies that his fans start associating with him, as the number of films that he has done increases with time. Pierce Brosnan has done a volte-face leaving behind his irritating Bond image. He is still impeccably dressed; he is still cool and unruffled in the most ruffling of circumstances; and he still delivers bone-tickling one-liners with a deadpan expression. But there is a human element to Thomas Crown that makes him a really lovable character.

Pierce Brosnan plays Thom....