For once he doesn't play an abrasive wiseguy. But Leary's sweetly sympathetic performance is just the icing on the cake. No one will confuse The Thomas Crown Affair for a classic, but it's a nicely slick and freewheeling piece that kept me entertained and energized for most of its running time. As you'd expect from such a recent release, the picture really looks quite lovely. Sharpness consistently seems excellent with virtually no signs of softness at any time.
Colors look quite strong and seem consistently natural and vivid throughout the film.
Ultimately, TTCA has a few minor flaws but generally looks about the way I'd expect a 1999 film to appear. TTCA also boasts a very nice and high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. The soundstage seems appropriately active but not overly busy. The rest tends toward ambience, and the mix spreads the sounds about the five channels well. The quality of the audio always seems excellent.