Film · 1999 · R · 2h 20m · Thriller, Crime, Drama

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Anthony Minghella

How far would you go to become someone else.

Seen · Feb 6

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Synopsis

Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.

Reception

Critics: 85%
Audience: 80%

Critics admired this adaptation as a suspenseful thriller that stays with the viewer. Matt Damon's disquieting central performance and the polished look of Minghella's direction were the most praised elements.

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes