#mr. ripley

[interstellarclaire]

I do love the constant emphasis on Italy's STAIRS situation. They're cinematic until you've got ten flights with weeks of luggage on slippery, worn marble.

[barrel-of-screaming-aloe-vera]

i finished iiit😁😁

based on this pic:

[wtf-fun-factss]

Novelist Patricia Highsmith is often remember for her character Mr. Ripley - and her love of snails. Click to read the full fact.

[rye-views]

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) dir. Anthony Minghella. 8.4/10

I could already tell that this was made after Good Will Hunting. I bet Matt Damon was casted for Ripley because of his role as Will.

Funny what money and class status can do for you.

Digging the fast paced nature of this film. Ripley is smart and he takes steps in advance. He handled his double life so well. I would crack under the pressure. Clark Kent and Superman reference used accurately.

Jazz, Jazz, Jazz. Love, love, love.

What beautiful settings. I want to travel, please.

Ripley seems to be genuinely enjoying his time. This is why it is such a nightmare. He was honest with Dickie and loved him but those feelings were not reciprocated. Most people fear that but Ripley’s reactions are to a super dramatic degree.

Also, bless that Peter and Ripley became a couple. All the gay tensions throughout the movie weren’t in vain.

[barrel-of-screaming-aloe-vera]

uhmmm i take it back guys i don't know if i really like ripley 2024 🤨 i think it was just the initial excitement of getting a show version of my favorite book. and it is pretty book accurate but it feels a little lackluster? lmk ur thoughts if u watch it. i need a second opinion (im 4 episodes in)

[barrel-of-screaming-aloe-vera]

I've only just started ep3 but dickie is just...not dickie. in the 1999 one you totally get why everyone gets swept up by him, why tom does. in the 2024 one he is So boring so far. the age-up doesn't help, but I think it'd still have been possible to have an older dickie that oozes charm and life. why anyone would want to spend time with this one, or be this one, is beyond me.

on the whole so far the whole thing feels very...student project?

part of me does think what's the point of filming in italy without the colour. and then if you're doing it black and white, what's the point if you're going to keep the camera quality so crisp. it all looks like a digital photo with a digital filter, and the balance leaning too white. if you want it noir, make it noir; but they haven't!

I hate to say it but none of the acting is hitting either. and the directing/acting feels very stage play, which is fine I guess? but feels very stunted. and like I'm watching people film something. hit their marks, say a line, walk off, walk across frame, get their cue. rather than feeling like I'm inside a story.

I'm willing to keep watching and hopefully be swayed a little. but sadly it's really disappointing me so far :/

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!! i really don't like the age-up, and you're so right about dickie feeling less charming and more reserved (i miss jude law 💔💔💔). in fact, most of the characters feel way more reserved. IT'S AN INTENSE STORY!!!! THEY'RE ALL HAVING INTENSE EMOTIONS!!!!

i ESPECIALLY need that big emotion to make up for the lack or color. it just feels so flat. im sure the duller acting was a director choice rather than the actors themselves falling short.

i didn't feel connected to the story at all like i did with both the book and the 1999 minghella adaptation. i really think it had potential with how faithful it was to the book, i just need MORE. more action, color, emotion, etc!!

[interstellarclaire]

I'm watching the Netflix version of The Talented Mr. Ripley and I keep yelling at the screen because this "Johnny Flynn" guy doesn't even come CLOSE to Jude Law in his prime.

[yutamayo]

You should watch Mr Ripley too!!

Just googled and I assume you're talking about the recent show? Honestly I'll give it a try! :D will update whenever I end up starting it!! (hopefully soon) ❤️