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In this caper movie from director Brett Ratner, two brilliant criminals are lured out of retirement...or are they? Max Burdett (Pierce Brosnan) is a master jewel thief who, with the help of his accomp... read more read more...lice and lover Lola Cirillo (Salma Hayek), has stolen two of the three Napoleon diamonds, among the most valuable gems on Earth. Stanley Lloyd (Woody Harrelson) is an FBI agent who has been on Burdett's trail for years and is especially eager to bring him to justice after a humiliating incident in which Max swiped one of the Napoleons out from under Stanley's nose. But word has it that Max and Lola have abandoned their lives of crime, and they've taken up residence on an idyllic island in the Bahamas, where they're living the good life on their ill-gotten fortune. Lloyd is not convinced they're out of the game for good, and when he learns that the third Napoleon diamond will be on display aboard a cruise ship headed in Max's direction, Lloyd joins forces with Sophie (Naomie Harris), a Paradise Island police detective, to catch Max and Lola red handed. Henry Moore (Don Cheadle), an expatriate American gangster who also lives on the island, doesn't believe Max has gone straight either and tries to rope him into stealing the jewel for him. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: March 29, 2005

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  • March 23, 2012
    Well although not rated in the highest aspect at all i still thought this was an okay and watchable movie, even if its just a simple movie to watch on a late sunday evening whilst pottering about!
  • May 9, 2011
    It is a movie that looks like a James Bond movie but isnt, while Pierce Brosnan acts very much like 007 but the movie does not have all the juice.
    Well Pierce Brosnan (playing Max Burdett) and Salma Hayek (playing Lola Cirillo) are diamond thieves and have decided to "retire" in... read more the Paradise Islands in the Bahamas. Lola wants them to enjoy their wealth and stay away from crime. An FBI agent (played by Woody Harrelson) still wants to catch them though and almost does.There is lots of action packed drama played out mostly on the beautiful tropical island
  • December 10, 2010
    Almost a little similar to the character that Brosnan played in The Thomas Crown Affair, yet a good relationship developed with Woody Harrelson, easy watching, no brainer
  • November 21, 2009
    After The Sunset is another example of what James Bond does when he retires.Sometimes he becomes Harrison Ford's dad. Sometimes he ends up in The Spice Girls Movie or Boat Trip (+1). Occasionally he ends up being in films co starring The Nanny or Daffy Duck. Or you end up being G... read moreeorge Lazenby. So welcome, Pierce, to the pasture that holds all of the former 007's. You'll never live it down (unless you're Scottish).

    The film is about a jewel thief (Brosnon) who commits his last heist with his girl (Salma Hayek) so that he can retire to the Bahamas. Of course, we know it won't be his last heist because there's still an hour and a half left in the film. The couple are living the good life to its dullest until the FBI man he ruined (Woody Harrelson) shows up to harass our thief over a cruise ship docked on the island that holds yet another huge, unsellable diamond.

    To make a long story short. Sure, the film is way over the top with most of the characters having telekinetic powers. It's like a criminal X-Men because they can plan each others moves like clockwork. The script is ridiculous and knows it. That's what's OK about this film. it knows its borderline crap and goes with it. There isn't much action involved with Brosnon making Harrelson look like a horses ass throughout the film, but it's acceptable because it won't really bore you. And it's better than Mamma Mia.
  • September 24, 2009
    Quite good considering I had not expectations for it! Brosnan is still a bit Bond like though and will have to work hard to shake the typecast!
  • July 11, 2008
    brosnans best non bond film, good flick
  • October 3, 2007
    It was trying to cash in on the heist flick craze of the time and I don't think it really delivered. It has a huge cast thought and it was sad not to see it used to it's full potential.
  • August 1, 2007
    A movie with nothing new nor distinctive to offer. still mildly charming. a harmless entertainment.
  • June 11, 2007
    All star cast in this mix of buddy/action/heist movie with a tropical setting. Perfect for a rainy night in!
  • October 22, 2006
    A predictable but fun heist movie

Critic Reviews


Jonathan Rosenbaum
November 19, 2004
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

A deliberately mindless action comedy that invites us to lose ourselves, without any PC guilt, in its hedonistic enticements. Full Review

Peter Travers
November 18, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

A movie utterly devoid of wit , excitement and any reason for being.

Richard Roeper
November 15, 2004
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

Shot in the Bahamas with lots of plugs for the Atlantis resort, After the Sunset looks great but is the cinematic equivalent of empty calories. Full Review

Stephen Hunter
November 12, 2004
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

The film is thin, insipid and unconvincing except when it argues for Salma Hayek's beauty. Full Review

Peter Howell
November 12, 2004
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

One of the most lackadaisical Hollywood projects of the year. Full Review

Carla Meyer
November 12, 2004
Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle

[A] mostly terrible heist comedy. Full Review

Ty Burr
November 12, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

After the Sunset is content to take in the sights and ogle the ladies. Full Review

Roger Moore
November 12, 2004
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

One of the worst heist pictures ever. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
November 12, 2004
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

At its best, After the Sunset still isn't much more than a bauble. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
November 12, 2004
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

A slick if hyper-predictable comic caper.

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