Review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) by Brian K — 13 Apr 2013
'The Talented Mr. Ripley' is a film that has been forgotten by most people it seems, which is a shame, as it is so emotionally driven that the audience still doesn't know whose side they're one by the end.
Matt Damon gives a superb performance as Thomas Ripley, a nerdy young man in search of a new life. When he gets the oppurtunity to go to Italy, he meets another young man who he admires so much, he decides to kill him and steal his identity.
But, how far is too far? When have the people in the film know him as Tom and the other half know him as Richard, what happens when, by chance, they meet. The film does so well at capturing the emotion behind Tom's eyes, and Matt Damon knows exactly how to act as one character who is actually two characters, and he believe him all along.
Some one who doesn't believe him is Gweneth Paltrow's character, performed beautifully as a smart, investigative young woman. Other great performances come from Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, and Phillip Seymor Hoffman.
This review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) was written by Brian K on 13 Apr 2013.
The Talented Mr. Ripley has generally received very positive reviews.
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