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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for sexuality, violence and language
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, Don Cheadle, Naomie Harris, Chris Penn, Russell Hornsby, and Troy Garity
This high-stakes action comedy begins where most great heist movies end - with a pair of master thieves escaping to a tropical paradise to enjoy the spoils of their labor. But when an FBI agent, who has pursued them for seven years, becomes convinced that they are actually plotting to pull off a million-dollar theft from a nearby "diamond cruise," a riveting game of cat and mouse begins. (New Line Cinema)
| GENRE(S): | Action | Adventure | Comedy |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Paul Zbyszewski (also story)
Craig Rosenberg |
| DIRECTED BY: | Brett Ratner |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: March 29, 2005 Theatrical: November 12, 2004 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 97 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 5.8 (out of 10) based on 28 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Charles B. gave it an8:
After reading the reviews on this site, I watched this movie, but with very low expectations. The movie appealed to me because I have been to Paradise Island, Bahamas, and I loved it. I also love heist movies. I would probably give this movie a 7 but too many people gave it a bad review. I can't really grasp why critics didnt like this one. I really don't find the movie boring or unenjoyable. I was entertained the whole time. Salma Hayek is really hot, the scenery is great (it made me want to go on vacation), the plot never got boring or tedious (the people who made the movie did a great job of cutting it down). I didn't really understand the neccesity of Don Cheadle's character, but it provided exciting twists and it was brilliantly acted. The relationship between Woody Harrelson and Pierce Brosnan's characters was hilarious. The movie had some clever twists that made you go "oooh". I found the movie overall very entertaining and not a waste of time.
Mark B. gave it a7:
Caper movies are, as a rule, not my favorite genre, largely because I frequently have issues with the necessary suspension of ethics necessary to enjoy them, and because I realize that innocent lives and jobs are inevitably affected by the actions of the "heroes" in successfully pulling off the perfect bank robbery/ jewelry theft/ art museum heist/ Beanie Baby pilferage. For these films to even partially work for me they need at least some of the following factors: charming and likable characters, great scenery, a genuinely clever scheme, some real suspense and at least one really unguessable twist. Not only does this movie have ALL of the above, but the bonus element that really makes this Sunset shine is the intensely competitive but weirdly friendly rivalry between master crook Pierce Brosnan and frustrated FBI man Woody Harrelson (who, given his famous hemp-centered brushes with the law, must have really relished playing this role--and it shows) that put me in mind of the classic Tom and Jerry movie cartoons of the 1940s. Since it seems to be illegal in at least 40 states to discuss this film without mentioning the outfits that sexy Salma Hayek almost wears, let me add my piece: if one of the criteria for winning an Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design is the degree of sheer happiness that said costumes (and their wearer) bring to a substantial part of the movie's audience, then After the Sunset wuz robbed at least one category's worth!
George S. gave it an8:
Good job :)
Rich S. gave it a2:
There was no reason to make this movie. It is so short, it could have been included in the first "Before Sunrise". This is a total waste of time, as the story is boring, not funny not serious, just dumb.
Chris R gave it a7:
Not bad. It is pretty unpredictable. The acting kind of sucks, but Salma Hayek is so hot, you forget about the acting.
Pigeon S. gave it a5:
A movie to see one time only. Sometimes stupid. No action, no suspense. Quite annoying. Apart from Salma and the nude scenes! ;)
Rick N. gave it a10:
This film is crap, but the 10 is given for Selma Hayek's outstanding boobs, that give the best performance in this film. Truly interesting. The boobs that is.
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