2004 movie, After the Sunset is an action film with multiple comedy elements. Directed by Brett Ratnerknown for the trilogy of Rush Hour, this has at the center of its plot a charming thief, precious and ancient jewels to steal and an FBI agent who tries to prevent the coup. To make all this particularly intriguing there is a cast made up of several famous actors, led by the protagonist Pierce Brosnanas well as the exotic locations in the Bahamas, where much of the filming took place.

The story is conceived and written by the screenwriter Paul Zbyszewski, known for having also been the author of several episodes of the series Lost. With After the Sunset he marks his feature film debut, arousing the interest of the producers of New Line Cinema. In fact, his story included consolidated elements of the genre mixed with attractive novelties, offering overall the entertainment that the producers were looking for. Composed the cast and found the director, the realization of the title could finally begin.

Upon arrival in theaters, however, the film did not meet with particular favor with critics and audiences. The former indicated certain narrative implications as elements of weakness as well as the entire tone of the film. At the box office, however, the film managed to collect only about 61 million dollars against a budget of about 58. Years later, however After the Sunset it is the right film if you want to spend a carefree evening in the company of a film. Even with its ingenuity, this is in fact a product capable of guaranteeing good entertainment. Before embarking on the vision, however, it is good to know some curiosities related to the title. These can be found here by continuing to read.

After the Sunset: the plot of the movie

The protagonists of the film are max And Lola, a couple of thieves specializing in theft of diamonds in love with each other. After pulling off the most important coup of their lives, stealing a precious diamond, they are intent on enjoying a well-deserved vacation on the beaches of the Bahamas. Here they actually plan to retire, officially retiring and living off the income obtained with their theft. However, their plans are disrupted by the arrival on the island of the FBI agent Stan Lloyd, who has been trying to frame Max for his thefts for years. Having heard of his rival’s possible retirement, he tries once and for all to arrest him by setting a trap for him.

In fact, Lloyd lets Max know that in the next few days a cruise ship will pass right near the island inside which an exhibition of precious stones is taking place, including a diamond of equal value to the one already stolen by the thief. Max tries to show that he isn’t interested in it, but the occasion is far too tempting to be able to give it up. He thus begins to plan his new coup, however, keeping Lola in the dark about it. In fact, she is not willing to risk their hard-earned peace of mind. To complicate things, however, there will also be a well-known criminal of the place, Henri Moore, who aspires to steal the diamond first. As the two thieves wage war, the FBI agent forms an alliance with local policewoman Sophie to bring them all down.

After the Sunset: the cast of the film

To ensure the film’s attention from the industry and the public, the producers decided to give the leading roles to some of the best-known actors of the moment. The first choice for the character of the thief Max was the actor Pierce Brosnan. He had gained great popularity thanks to the role of secret agent James Bond, played in four films between 1995 and 2002. The actor enthusiastically accepted the role, attracted by the charm that it emanated. It was Brosnan who then suggested Ratner as director, having long expressed a desire to collaborate with him. Next to him in the role of Lola is the actress Salma Hayek. This had achieved great success the year before playing the role of Frida Kahlo in the film Fridafor which she was later nominated for an Oscar.

In the role of FBI agent Stan Lloyd there is instead the famous Woody Harrelsonbest known for his roles in movies like Three Billboards in Ebbing, Missouri and in the saga of Hunger Games. He too reserved particularly favorable words for the film, stating that he was fascinated by it from the first moment. The Oscar nominee Don Cheadleknown today for his role as War Machine in the Marvel Cinematic Universeinstead plays the character of the criminal Henry Moore. Naomie Harrisknown today for her role in the film Moonlight, is instead present in the role of policewoman Sophie. Finally, the cameo of a famous American actor can be found in the film. In the opening scene, set in the Staples Center, the actor can be identified Edward Norton among the audience there.

After the Sunset: the trailer and where to see the film in streaming and on TV

For fans of the film, or for those who want to see it for the first time, it is possible to enjoy it thanks to its presence on some of the most popular streaming platforms on the net today. After the Sunset it is in fact present in the catalogs of Chili Cinema, Infinity, and Apple iTunes. To see it, once the reference platform has been chosen, it will be enough to rent the single film or subscribe to a general subscription. In this way you will be able to watch it in total comfort and at the best video quality. The film will also be broadcast on television on the day of monday 8 Mayat 11:20pm On the canal 20 Mediaset.

Source: IMDb