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The Talented Mr. Ripley

21 Ratings: 2.4

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"I feel like I've been handed a new life," says Tom Ripley at a crucial turning point of this well-cast, stylishly crafted psychological thriller. And indeed he has, because the devious, impoverished Ripley (played with subtle … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow

Cast: Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Davenport, Philip Baker Hall, see all

Director: Anthony Minghella

Genre: Drama

Release Date: December 25, 1999

MPAA Rating: R

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review by Charley2. March 19, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Minghella gives us the sad boy who wets his pants, not the charming snake that kills

Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley suffers badly from that all-too-common condition, auteur's bloat. It's not just that the young, charming, amoral and murderous Tom Ripley has been turned into a corn-fed young man with tragic flaws. That wouldn't necessarily be a problem. Although those who love Patricia Highsmith's unadulterated protagonist might fuss, changing things is inherent in bringing books to movies. A different take on a character can be interesting. The problem … more

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Quick Tip by Sharrie. December 28, 2010

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Matt Damon demonstrates his acting ability in this movie. I didn't like his role at all but he certainly pulled it off as one fine actor!

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review by ElectricRay. June 30, 2002

posted in Movie Hype

"Why do boys always play at killing each other"?

The Talented Mr. Ripley reminded me of nothing quite so much as Ridley Scott's Hannibal. That in itself is no bad thing, for Hannibal is a terrific piece of cinema, and in any case The Talented Mr. Ripley predates Hannibal by a couple of years. It is certainly true that Hannibal borrows much from Mr. Ripley in terms of style - and for that matter, a number of the set pieces. The Opera scene; the coffee emporia, the perfume; the high-end dolce vita, counterpointed against the subject's grisly deeds … more

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review by tomtom13. March 16, 2001

posted in Movie Hype

Waste of Star's Talent and Your Time.

Unlike most critics and many people, I did not like Anthony Minguella's THE ENGLISH PATIENT. I admit that many of the visuals in that film were stunning. However, I was not at all impressed by the story and to be honest the acting wasn't all that great (Miramax has often won awards not because of talent or performance, but because they have an incredibly huge checkbook thanks to the Mouse). From the previews, I actually thought I might enjoy RIPLEY. The visuals looked once again stunning, the lead … more

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review by vemartin. January 14, 2000

posted in Movie Hype

The Talented Mr. Damon...

Pros: Good acting, and outstanding scenery Cons: Slow in places, loose ends Based on the highly acclaimed novel by Patricia Highsmith, Matt Damon stars as the chameleon-like Tom Ripley, who is commissioned to retrieve errant playboy and self-proclaimed expatriate, Jude Law from Italy. The simple errand turns deadly as Damon develops an unhealthy obsession with the gentleman playboy expatriate and his girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow, and people start dropping … more

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