After the Sunset (2004)

Very enjoyable movie

I really enjoyed this movie. It is very entertaining. GREAT cast, it's funny, good music, and the scenery is gorgeous. September 1, 2008

Great movie!

Awsome movie. I couldn't take my eyes off of it. I would recomend this movie to anyone who wants a great movie to watch!! August 7, 2008

Love this movie....an all time favorite!!

I rented this movie on a whim and I fell in love with it. It is action packed, funny, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Of course, who wouldn't love Pierce Brosnan in ANY movie, but he's especially charming and witty in this one as well. Combine that with Salma Hayek's sensual curves and smarts, along with Woody Harrelson's humor and you've got a great movie. The only thing I didn't "like" was that the left Woody Harrelson's "love interest" hanging and didn't make sure they ended up together.

I watch this movie AT LEAST ONCE A DAY!!! I love it!!! I love that it takes place in the Bahamas!! Someday I'll go to the Bahamas and visit where Max and Lola live. :)

May 1, 2008

Trouble in Paradise

"After the Sunset" (2004) directed by Brett Rather ("Rush Hour" trilogy, "Red Dragon") centers on two successful jewel thieves, Max Burdett (Pierce Brosnan in a role that is a homage/parody of Bond. James Bond and Crown. Thomas Crown) and his dazzling girlfriend Lola (if anything, watching Selma Hayek in bikini on the Caribbean beach is well worth the price of renting). The couple retire to the Paradise Island after they creatively stole the second of the three famous Napoleon diamonds. The unlucky FBI agent Stan Lloyd (Woody Harleson) who has been pursuing them for years comes to the island at the same time as the third huge diamond from the collection is put on public display on the new cruise ship that spends few days on the island. As a true artist, Max can't help thinking about possibilities of stealing the diamond, even if he promised Lola to concentrate on writing the wedding vows and to enjoy retirement. Stan is certain that Max won't be able to resist the temptation and would not let him out of sight with the help of tough and sexy local cop named Sophie. There is also Mr. Moore (Don Cheadle), a mafia boss, former Detroit gangster who has the plans of his own for the diamond...

I don't know how plausible or original the story is, but if you don't expect too much and are ready to forgive some awkward twists and turns, not very convincing relationships or almost wasted Don Cheadle, the movie is fun to watch. Brosnan and Hayek both look nice; Brosnan and Harleson have few hilarious scenes together; the scenery is gorgeous and the sun shines as bright as the famous diamond. With the running time of just 100 minutes, Action / Comedy / Crime "After the Sunset" is a pleasant light entertainment.
November 26, 2007

A good heist movie that blends handful of genres

After the Sunset is a very entertaining heist movie that is able to successfully combine several other genres along with a good cast and some beautiful locations. Max Burdett is one of the world's greatest diamond thieves, and after a successful robbery in Los Angeles, he retires with his fiancee Lola to the Bahamas. But after several months in the Bahamas, Max finds out that the third Napoleon diamond, he's stolen the other two, is coming to the islands as part of a cruise ship exhibit. Lola doesn't want him to come out of retirement for one last heist, but Max has trouble resisting even with an FBI agent who's been trailing him for seven years and a local gangster hot on his tail. Along with the heist aspect, the movie also has elements of the buddy picture, comedies, drama, and romance so there's something for everyone here. This is the definition of a popcorn movie, it's entertaining throughout with plenty of twists and turns and a good twist ending. And really, who needs an excuse to watch Salma Hayek in skimpy outfits for 100 minutes?

Part of the enjoyment of the movie is that the cast seems to be having a ton of fun throughout the movie. Pierce Brosnan leads the way as Max Burdett, the diamond thief who doesn't know if he can resist one last heist or go along with his fiancee's wishes. Salma Hayek plays Lola, Max's fiancee and partner in crime who wants to settle down to a more normal life. And the script gives her plenty of chances to wear bikinis and any number of skimpy outfits so that's always good. Woody Harrelson is great as Agent Stan Lloyd, an FBI agent who has become obsessed with catching Burdett but comes to admire him and in some way become his friend. Don Cheadle seems to be having a ball as Henri Moore, an American gangster in the Bahamas trying to muscle Burdett into stealing the diamond. And last but not least, Naomie Harris plays Sophie, the local police officer working with Lloyd to take down Burdett and make a name for herself. Chris Penn also makes a quick appearance that is one of the movie's funniest parts.

For a single-disc DVD, the disc really has a lot of quality special features. Along with the widescreen presentation of the movie, the features include 16 minutes of deleted and alternate scenes, including a different ending, a 5-minute gag reel that's very funny, a commentary from director Brett Ratner and his crew, a 70-minute making of documentary that follows the film from finding shooting locations to the premiere, a really worthwhile feature compared to most making of docs, a Charlie Rose interview with Brosnan, Hayek, Harrelson, and Ratner, an interview with a real diamond thief, a featurette about the visual effects, and a trailer and tv spots. It's a great DVD and a must-have for fans of the movie. The cast is great, the locations are beautiful, and the DVD is loaded with features, but overall, it's just a lot of fun. Check out After the Sunset! November 24, 2007

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