After the Sunset

Max Burdett and Lola Cirillo are two seasoned thieves who choose a sun drenched, slow life after years of heists. They split their days between lounging in a tropical hideaway and planning a daring move that could cap their career with the biggest score yet. An FBI agent named Stan Lloyd grows convinced the couple still has one last job up their sleeve, and he tails them as their world of leisure clashes with old instincts. The pursuit layers wit with danger, as Lola's flair and Max's cool precision meet the agent's stubborn watchfulness. Around them, beachside casinos, disguises, and clever ruses heighten the tension without losing the film's playful edge. No spoilers, just a stylish cat and mouse game.

Directed by Brett Ratner from a screenplay by Paul Zbyszewski and Craig Rosenberg, After the Sunset arrived in 2004 as a stylish action comedy about a retired team of thieves and the lawman who keeps them in his sights today.

With a budget of about 60 million, the film grossed roughly 61,300,000 worldwide, signaling a modest return and a light box office impact for a star driven caper. It avoided blockbuster status while offering a polished late summer spectacle overall.

Critics offered mixed praise, noting Brosnan and Hayek's easy chemistry and the film's breezy tone, even as others dismissed the plot as thin. It explores retirement temptations, trust within a partnership, and how the lure of one last score can blur judgment and risk. It keeps the mood buoyant throughout.

The sun drenched Bahamas setting and the polished heist vibe contribute to a late 2000s trend of glossy capers that blend humor with high end action. While not a landmark, the pairing of Brosnan and Hayek remains a memorable touchstone for fans. Its style still echoes in late night parodies.