The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

It’s seldom a smart idea to remake a classic. Yet in the case of The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), we’ll allow it since this racy reboot includes some booty! Taking on the parts initially played by Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in the same-named flick from 1968 are Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo, respectively. But thanks to director John McTiernan, this pic includes Ms. Dunaway in a cameo role! Because the titular Thomas Crown is a billionaire, he wants for nothing — except some excitement. As such, he decides to swipe a pricey Monet painting for fun. Once Tom (Brosnan) succeeds, we meet insurance investigator Catherine Banning (Russo).  She knows he’s the culprit but can’t prove it. Since Detective Michael McCann (Denis Leary) and Detective Paretti (Frankie Faison) are pretty useless, Catherine decides she must investigate the crime herself. Needless to say, a dose of double-crossing and shifting alliances ensue as Ms. Banning has to figure out whether she wants Mr. Crown behind bars or behind her in bed! Of course, we can’t blame the dame for lusting after the handsome hunk — especially since Pierce spends much of the movie parading his impressive pecs! When he’s not showing off his hairy chest outside, the topless hottie drops his drawers to seduce his leading lady inside. Fast forward to the film’s 01:00:30 mark to see Mr. Brosnan’s bare back and raw rump during a hump with Ms. Russo. In other words, these onscreen lovers put the affair into The Thomas Crown Affair!