Review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) by Alannaa. — 10 Nov 2002
Personally, the book is better, but I can understand why the movie is like it is. To attract attention to the public. I mean, the situation is good in a book, a nearly crazy man in his mid twenties running away from the Italian cops in Europe, a bored American in Mongibello with no martial interest.
But it'd be boring in the movies, I would think so. The movie adds too much--in the book, there is no Meredith, and Dickie has no interest in Marge. But have to agree- this movie was good compared to others i've seen.
I also have to agree with Bill M.- the only talent Mr. Ripley has is murdering people. One last thing- Matt Damon CANNOT play a murderer he's not scary enough! I mean, they should have switched the parts, Jude Law- Ripley, Matt Damon- Dickie, because I was not frightened at all.
.. Not realistic all- People work on the casting.
This review of The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) was written by Alannaa. on 10 Nov 2002.
The Talented Mr. Ripley has generally received very positive reviews.
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