Review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) by Chad R — 28 Jun 2013

Worth a rental. Great acting and a polished story.

This review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) was written by Chad R on 28 Jun 2013.

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

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