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Summary: The CONFUSED Mr. Ripley
Review: I liked this movie. I feel really sorry for TOm Ripley. People say that he was a person who was like Macbeth, whao couldn't stop killing people. But I thing that he was so lost and confused in himself that he didn't know what to do. He also hated himself and he was able to do anything even kill, if he could just be someone else. And that's what the ending means and the movie. He was just a person who really hated himself and really didn't want to be himself.
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Summary: Viva Minghella!
Review: Let's admit the short-comings up front: the second half of the film flags and the final 20 minutes could have been cut with no perceptible impact on the plot. The second-act twists and turns gets tiresome. And the film is never quite so riveting after Jude Law leaves the scene. Nevertheless, I was haunted by the film -- enough to go back 4 weeks later for a second viewing. (First time in years that I've done that.) In particular, I believed every shift in the warped relationship between sociopath Tom and narcissist Dickie. Minghella adds a good deal of pathos to Patricia Highsmith's chilly 50s psychological thriller. Some viewers will consider this a dilution of her uncompromisingly bleak themes. I thought the director rounded and deepened the characters. Now I want to find "Purple Noon" (in French: "Plein soleil") with Alain Delon, the original 1960 film treatment of the novel.
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Summary: The Talented Mr. Law
Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley is a good movie, although not great. It has a compelling plot, beautiful locale, and talented cast who have good chemistry. The ending drags a bit, though, with several false resolutions before the entire thing is over, and the second half of the story drags without the magnetic and darkly beautiful Jude Law (Dickie Greenleaf). It's worth seeing for Law and Damon's performance however.
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Summary: well-made and well-acted, but a little slow
Review: This is the story of a young man who either doesn't know who he is, or doesn't like who is (probably both), an emotional vacuum that eventually drives him to violent extremes. I enjoyed this film, but my advice is not to go expecting a suspenseful, fast-paced thriller; this is much more of a psychological portrait of the main character, who starts out a lonely geek and ends up a sociopath. The ease with which he goes from one to the other is disturbing. The acting is strong, especially Matt Damon (playing against type here)and Jude Law (whose looks and charisma nearly steal the show)in the two leads. The film is also visually beautiful, and clearly crafted with great care. However, I did feel the movie was about fifteen minutes too long, due to the addition of some extraneous characters and scenes that were not necessary to the plot(e.g., too much Peter and Meredith, I thought). Those who have been disappointed in this movie, as a previous reviewer mentioned, went to the theater expecting one thing and got something else. If I had gone expecting to be scared/on the edge of my seat, etc., or to watch Matt Damon in his usual heartthrob mode, I would have been disappointed as well. Perhaps the trailers were misleading in this regard. But taken for what it is, rather than what it was expected to be, it is,overall,a fine piece of work.
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: I saw this movie soon after it was released. The reason I went to go see it was because I am familiar with the past work of Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow. I must say that I was not disappointed at all. The movie had light hearted and tense moments. I think it was great how the movie showed Tom's confusion and how he dealt with it. I think this movie is great because I talked about it after I saw the movie. Usually I just say "That was good." This movie had me saying a lot more than that. I think it is really cool that I can rate movies that have only been in the theatre.
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Summary: Great movie
Review: Well, never let length scare you away from a movie or you'llmiss out. This moviecan truly be considered a work of art. Not only is it superbly acted by the cream-of-the-crop performers in Hollywood, it has a great director to add to the mix. Minghella spent years taking a classic mystery novel and adapting it into a screenplay (a difficult job extremely well done). The imagery is amazing and the tone dark and disturbing. Few movies these days can actually leave such a lasting impact on a person. The disturbing storyline makes you think more about the complex main character (which is something that many people complain about after coming out of movies these days [thinking]). People expect movies to have a clear cut ending and resolution these days. These people are stuck in the concrete operational stage of Piaget, which is a stage that is supposed to be exited by adolescence. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! END
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Summary: Like Being There
Review: LIKE BEING THERE, The Talented Mr Ripley gives us all an insight into the lives, the trials and the tribulations of Southern Italians in the 1950's. The intruiging character of Tom Ripley keeps your concentration level at a high during the film, as he continues to plot his journey, in an ad-lib fashion. Dickie Greenfield is someone whom we can all share something with, for he lives a life which we can all envy - sun, sand, wine and a beautiful woman. You are drawn to this movie by the spectacular scenery, and challengin plot. A must see.
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Summary: Visually impressive display of a psychological breakdown
Review: From the surreal opening to its unnerving final scene,this film has a very mental impact on the viewer who can stand to sit and watch. Matt Damon portrays Tom Ripley, a young American in 1950's New York sent to Italy to retrieve the son of a wealthy millionaire. Ripley is offered $1000 to carry out this duty. But upon his arrival he not only sees the son, Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) and his fiance (Gwyneth Paltrow) sunbathing on the beach, but also the luxurious lifestyle he is living thanks to his father's allowance. This sets off a wave of desire in Tom and he begins to make his way into both Dickie and Marge, his fiance's, lives. But before he even meets Dickie he is already impersonating him once he is mistaken for Dickie by Meredith (Cate Blanchett), who has background knowledge of the Greenleaf family. Tom begins to lust after Dickie, Marge, and his lifestyle, resulting in a tragic fate for Dickie in one of the film's most violently brutal scenes. After this comes the wonder of how he's going to pull off being both Tom Ripley and Dickie Greenleaf at the same time. He writes letters to himself and leaves himself messages all over Europe. At one point Marge and Meredith meet and neither one suspects what Tom is really up to in being two people, particularly at an opera one night. However another murder occurs, and Tom finds himself unable to carry on Dickie's life until yet another startling revelation surfaces. It's amazing to see just what Tom will do to live the life he was never meant to live. What makes this so hard to comprehend is the complexity of the plot and characters. Damon must portray not one but two people at the same time, whereas the other characters have no idea of what is really going on. John Seale's ravishing photography captures the beautiful essence and splendor of late 1950's Italy, enough to make it the next spot on anyone's vacation list. The music score conveys the inner confusion and lost focus of Tom's mind with pounding effect and tone. However the script is weak here and there and it is so easy to forget some scenes that are not emphasized enough and may leave some wondering. Jude Law never looked more attractive or desirable. Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett, both of whom were Oscar-nominees for Best Actress (1998-Paltrow won) are an added bonus to the film. It is a very complex yet compelling story that requires strict attention and understanding. Tom's homosexuality is clearly implied and deeply hinted at when he's with Dickie. This picture is another grand achievement from the creators of "The English Patient" and is worth all the wonder and speculation.
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Summary: Worth the Grammy nominations..
Review: This movie was simply amazing. The scenery was beautiful, the actors/actresses were... uh... talented, and the incredibly handsome Jude Law was in it. What could be better?
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Summary: I didn't know I could even review this...
Review: ...but what the hell right? If i'm the first person to review this that'll make me a very happy person! Anyways the film is one of the best films I have seen this year. Actually I would say it's one of my favorites. I mainly seen this film to see more Gwyneth Paltow but realized I wasn't gonna get to see her as much as I would've liked. Halfway through the film I thought about walking out... that's something that has never crossed my mind while watching a movie. I wasn't gonna walk out 'cause it sucked, it's just a really disturbing film. Trust me on this one, I listen to "Nine Inch Nails" 24-7, I seen a "Faces of Death" film, love it when it rains and just an all around disturbed kid myself, and I wanted to walk out 'cause it was too scary. Creepy and dark even though this isn't a slasher type movie. Acting wise this the most solid cast i've ever seen. Matt Damon deserves an Oscar for this very difficult role and nails it perfectly. Jude Law nails his role perfectly as well. Then there's Gwyneth Paltrow who I just wanna nai...um, she delivers the girlfriend role perfectly, I hate to see someone so talented get a supporting role though. One thing about the movie that really disturbed me was that you actually relate to Matt Damon's character. Everybody, everywhere at one point or another has dreamed of being someone else, wishes to be loved like that person and his character is something we see in ourselves.The film actually lets it's audience think for themselves, and that's rare. A disturbing epic film that has to be seen.
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