Entrapment Reviews

1999

Rated:
60
from 11,933 members

Sparks fly as Zeta-Jones, an insurance agent, charms her way into doing business with Connery, an aging thief. In preparation for their latest heist, Connery has her suffer through a rigorous training camp. Promises begin to blur and dwindle as romance introduces itself into the picture, building up to a payoff that's sure to .. Read more

Starring	Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta Jones, Maury Chaykin, Ving Rhames
Director	Jon Amiel
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

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Critics' reviews (6) of Entrapment
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Few 68-year-old actors would turn down a chance to enjoy old-fashioned heist high jinks with the undeniably beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones, and here Sean Connery obviously revels in doing just that. The set-up is familiar for anyone who saw the recent Thomas Crown Affair remake — female insurance investigator goes after gentleman thief. And although it suffers in comparison, being a less stylish and intelligent film, this romantic thriller still manages to build plenty of tension with a wry touch of humour, and the robbery scenes are mechanical yet effective.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...[Ms. Zeta-Jones] plays her role in fresh, headstrong fashion, Mr. Connery has the effortless authority to give the film some ballast, and the unalloyed charisma to make the whole thing look easy..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...[Connery] is as sure-handed as ever....The stunning Zeta-Jones here displays an unmistakable confidence and assurance in this full-blown starring role..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Entrapment
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

An enjoyable crime caper with a neat ending. There are a lot of twists, turns and red herrings, though the plot lacked the tension essential for the genre. I didn't feel there was any real chemistry between Connery and Zeta Jones and found the romance element forced and unbelievable. Enjoyable tosh!
- - Richard#143 from STROUD
  - Posted 16 Apr 2004 13:18
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Reminded me of Hustle

What a wicked combination.

Clever movie.

The twist in the end was excellent. Didn't see it coming.
- - A customer from Dewsbury West Yorkshire
  - Posted 20 Sep 2006 21:05
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

Don't get caught

It's all glamour-a-go-go as insurance investigator Zeta-Jones makes cosy with master thief Connery in an attempt to flush him out. Still, that hardly matters. The attraction is to see some good-looking movie stars in attractive locations. Sure, it's as dumb as all get-out, and there's very little meat to this frothy caper whose chief calling card would appear to be CZJ's perfectly proportioned butt (the camera certainly seems to think so).
- - RJNeb2
  - Posted 08 Aug 2007 03:33
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Entrapment
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved this film.

Sean Connery and Cathrine Zeta Jones ( used to live a stones throw away from us at one point) give this somewhat dull otherwise film pure chemical attraction.

Good all round action, brains , braun and loads of tussle, Sean Connery wasn't bad either.

Sit back, relax and enjoy just what the doctor ordered.
- - Matthew#3 from PORTHCAWL
  - Posted 18 Mar 2004 23:03
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

An enjoyable crime caper with a neat ending. There are a lot of twists, turns and red herrings, though the plot lacked the tension essential for the genre. I didn't feel there was any real chemistry between Connery and Zeta Jones and found the romance element forced and unbelievable. Enjoyable tosh!
- - Richard#143 from STROUD
  - Posted 16 Apr 2004 13:18

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

An enjoyable crime caper with a neat ending. There are a lot of twists, turns and red herrings, though the plot lacked the tension essential for the genre. I didn't feel there was any real chemistry between Connery and Zeta Jones and found the romance element forced and unbelievable. Enjoyable tosh!
- - Richard#143 from STROUD
  - Posted 16 Apr 2004 13:18
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Reminded me of Hustle

What a wicked combination.

Clever movie.

The twist in the end was excellent. Didn't see it coming.
- - A customer from Dewsbury West Yorkshire
  - Posted 20 Sep 2006 21:05
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

[Highly rated reviewer]

Don't get caught

It's all glamour-a-go-go as insurance investigator Zeta-Jones makes cosy with master thief Connery in an attempt to flush him out. Still, that hardly matters. The attraction is to see some good-looking movie stars in attractive locations. Sure, it's as dumb as all get-out, and there's very little meat to this frothy caper whose chief calling card would appear to be CZJ's perfectly proportioned butt (the camera certainly seems to think so).
- - RJNeb2
  - Posted 08 Aug 2007 03:33
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved this film.

Sean Connery and Cathrine Zeta Jones ( used to live a stones throw away from us at one point) give this somewhat dull otherwise film pure chemical attraction.

Good all round action, brains , braun and loads of tussle, Sean Connery wasn't bad either.

Sit back, relax and enjoy just what the doctor ordered.
- - Matthew#3 from PORTHCAWL
  - Posted 18 Mar 2004 23:03
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Excelent!

I really love it. I could watch this movie million times, its veru very good.
- - A customer from England
  - Posted 24 Mar 2007 23:37
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Must seen movie

This movie is very good. Don't miss
- - Venkatesh from London
  - Posted 26 Oct 2004 21:36
Cathrine Zeta Jones (before she was a Douglas) stars with Sean Connery in this rather predictable film however quite enjoyable, crime movie. The scenery is impressive and the pace moves along nicely. A good non-challenging story for a night in with popcorn.
- - tracy#38 from EDINBURGH
  - Posted 02 Apr 2004 13:57
Very good movie

Its a very good movie
- - A customer from UK
  - Posted 12 Aug 2005 14:01
must see

Cathrine Zeta Jones plays a really good part in this & shows she is a good actress. What a body ;-). This film is very enjoyable & has lots of twists & turns all the way through. This is definately one to watch.
- - shamus from Bradford, England
  - Posted 18 Feb 2006 18:43
good film to watch

This movie is very good. Don't miss
- - A customer from England
  - Posted 14 Mar 2006 17:05

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Critics' reviews (6)
Few 68-year-old actors would turn down a chance to enjoy old-fashioned heist high jinks with the undeniably beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones, and here Sean Connery obviously revels in doing just that. The set-up is familiar for anyone who saw the recent Thomas Crown Affair remake — female insurance investigator goes after gentleman thief. And although it suffers in comparison, being a less stylish and intelligent film, this romantic thriller still manages to build plenty of tension with a wry touch of humour, and the robbery scenes are mechanical yet effective.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...[Ms. Zeta-Jones] plays her role in fresh, headstrong fashion, Mr. Connery has the effortless authority to give the film some ballast, and the unalloyed charisma to make the whole thing look easy..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...[Connery] is as sure-handed as ever....The stunning Zeta-Jones here displays an unmistakable confidence and assurance in this full-blown starring role..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Connery plays Robert 'Mac' MacDougal, the world's wisest master thief, which is more or less the character he played in... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Superb sets and cinematography, spectacular locations....[Zeta-Jones] emerges from ENTRAPMENT a full-blown star..."
- Sight and Sound
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...[A] high-gloss throwback....One sexy and satisfyingly twisty dance..." -- Rating: B
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005