Movie Description Based on Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same name, Anthony Minghella's moody follow-up to his Oscar-winning THE ENGLISH PATIENT concerns Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), a poor New Yorker, who is sent to Italy by the wealthy Mr. Greenleaf in order to bring back his spoiled son, Dickie (an Oscar-nominated Jude Law). Once in Italy, Tom charms his way into the home of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow), where he begins to get a taste of wealthy living. When Tom begins to wear out his welcome, he takes drastic actions to ensure that he will never have to return to the life that he left behind.
| Credits | | Producer: | Tom Sternberg | | Cast: | Cate Blanchett, Celia Weston, Gwyneth Paltrow, James Rebhorn, Sergio Rubini |
Notes Theatrical release date: December 1999.
THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY was shot throughout Italy, as well as in New York City, following six months of scouting locations.
The film is a remake of Rene Clement's PURPLE NOON.
The role of Meredith was expanded after Minghella met with Cate Blanchett, who was willing to take a small part because she was a fan of Minghella's TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY.
Patricia Highsmith's novels have been the basis for several films, including STRANGERS ON A TRAIN by Alfred Hitchcock.
Editorial Reviews "...Visually impressive....It's difficult to think of a better cast..." -- 4 out of 5 stars Total Film - p.72 - Demetrios Matheou (03/01/2000)
"...[An] intoxicating and involving tale of intrigue and crime..." Variety - p.105-12 - Todd McCarthy (12/13/1999)
"...The performances here are stunning, with on-the-money turns by supporting actors Philip Seymour Hoffman...and Cate Blanchett..." Box Office - Annlee Ellingson (02/01/2000)
"...A significant plot twist suddenly changes a heated psychological thriller into a low-key cat-and-mouse thriller....This overall better rendering coasts on the momentum of a terrific lead-in..." USA Today - Mike Clark (12/22/1999)
"...A wonderfully accomplished work....A beautifully mounted and directed film..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (12/24/1999)
"...Gorgeous young swells....A soundtrack and cinematography as rich as crème de menthe..." - Rating: B+ Entertainment Weekly - Ty Burr (06/30/2000)
"Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman provide great color in character roles." Premiere - Andy Webster (07/01/2004)
“Mr. Damon gives a remarkable performance as the endlessly needy and mendacious Tom Ripley, and he’s surrounded by a splendid cast...” Wall Street Journal (09/18/2009)
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