Review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) by Rameshwar N — 29 Jun 2011

Probably didn't need to be so long, but a great film with brilliant acting by Matt Damon.

This review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) was written by Rameshwar N on 29 Jun 2011.

The Talented Mr. Ripley has generally received very positive reviews.

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