Sharon and I watched The Talented Mr. Ripley. Sharon had heard Matt Damon talking about the film on Rob Lowe's podcast and wanted to rewatch it.The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 psychological thriller film written and directed by Anthony Minghella. It is based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel of the same name. It stars Matt Damon. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, and Philip Seymour Hoffman also appear in supporting roles.
Set in the 1950s, Tom Ripley (Damon), a charismatic but troubled young man, is sent to Italy to convince Dickie Greenleaf (Law), the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman, to return home. Fascinated by Dickie's glamorous lifestyle, Ripley becomes increasingly obsessed with his target. When Ripley's attempts to befriend Dickie fail, his envy and desperation grow. Ripley kills Greenleaf and assumes his identity.
The film was a critical and commercial success. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Law.
I can remember Sharon and I watching the movie when it first came out. In twenty-five years, I had forgotten most of the plot; I thought that movie ended when Ripley killed Greenleaf. Ripley goes on to kill two more people over the course of the movie. Overall, the film holds up better than The Outsiders. Nevertheless, it is not one of my favorite movies.
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