Saturday, July 11, 2009

The Talented Mr. Ripley



Never seem to hear about this film much, it's a shame. Jude Law's breakout role, Matt Damon at his absolute best, and Gwyneth Paltrow finally showing some emotion. Thrilling story and beautiful shots of Mediterranean Europe. Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) confuses the audience, leaving them not sure whether to justify their sympathy for his genuine love or run like hell from his twisted mind and deadly temper. Mr. Ripley provides of the most challenging and conflicted characters of recent memory and Damon plays it to a T. Yeah and he can sing a little jazz. Get at it if you haven't seen it yet or else "I hope the next boy that you kiss has something terribly contagious on his lips"...





"Good things about Mr. Ripley? Could take some time. Tom is talented. Tom is tender... Tom is beautiful... Tom is a mystery. Tom is not a nobody. Tom has secrets he doesn't want to tell me, and I wish he would. Tom has nightmares. That's not a good thing. Tom has someone to love him. That is a good thing. Tom is crushing me."

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