Netflix This: The Talented Mr. Ripley
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In this edition of Netflix This I have a superb, intelligent and well-crafted thriller to recommend to you, and that is The Talented Mr. Ripley. This is a severely underrated film and one that many movie goers have either forgotten about or have never seen. Ripley was nominated for five Academy Awards in 2000 including Best Supporting Actor for Jude Law and Best Adapted Screenplay. Law’s performance was great no doubt, but I believe Matt Damon’s performance as a 1950’s underachiever who aches to be accepted and live the good life as THE performance of the film. His obsession for acceptance turns disturbing as he attempts to steal the identity of Dickie Greenleaf (Law’s character). The plot turns nerve-wracking and extremely uncomfortable to watch, in a good way, as Damon’s web of lies spins out of control to the point of multiple murders.
The acting is top notch due to the all-star cast; co-starring with Law and Damon are Gwyenth Paltrow and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. The writing is elegant and compelling, the scenery is gorgeous (as most of the film takes place in beautiful Venice, Italy) and the direction is suspenseful and magnificent, from Oscar-nominated director Anthony Minghella (The English Patient). The Talented Mr. Ripley is an engrossing thriller that any movie lover should watch, and will most likely have you on the edge of your seat as Damon’s character’s disturbing obsession turns deadly.
Find The Talented Mr. Ripley on Netflix HERE.
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