The Talented Mr. Ripley (Widescreen): Amazon.ca: Matt Damon, Gwenth Paltrow, Jude Law, Kate Blanchett, Anthony Mingehella: DVD

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Included on the special edition of this VHS release is "Reflections on The Talented Mr. Ripley," a 15-minute compilation of promotional interviews (also included on the DVD edition) with Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and director Anthony Minghella. The actors express insights about their roles and the central theme of the film (essentially, the hazards of idolatry and adopting another identity), and Minghella relates his admiration for the fiction of Patricia Highsmith and his desire--after intitially being hired only to write the Ripley screenplay--to embrace the project as his own and lobby to direct it as well. The above-average intelligence of the interviewees makes this featurette a valuable supplement to the film itself. --Jeff Shannon

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5.0 out of 5 stars A flawless film that never gets old, April 11 2004

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adriana "alisa" (Los Angeles,CA,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Talented Mr. Ripley (Widescreen) (DVD)

There isn't a single bad thing to say about The Talented Mr. Ripley-it is a superb film in every respect.The acting,the writing,the suspense,the cinematography,the emotion-EVERYTHING about this film, well, as much as I hate to have to put it this way, rocks.

I'm not gonna go into a full-on plot analysis-I think you can get that from plenty of other reviews.Matt Damon gives a stunningly intense performance as the brilliant, but deeply disturbed Tom Ripley.Jude Law is gorgeous, but more than that, his screen presence in this film is one of such gallant charm and undeniable sex appeal.He's both a spoiled little rich boy with a passion for women and a penchant for jazz clubs, and a brash,selfish man who, ultimately, thinks himself above all others.This combination makes him absolutely dazzling and fiery to watch. The chemistry between these two actors is superb, and provides this film with some brilliantly tense moments.Gwyneth Paltrow, who I'm not much much of a fan of, gives a quiet performance as Jude Law's demure fiancee.She delves into her role to an extent where you can easily sympathize with her character.She creates a young woman who is good and true, and down to earth, and towards the end, watching her descent into a neurotic, and cold human being is almost heartbreaking. The scenery of southern,Italy is breathtaking, and there is some absolutely gorgeous jazz music provided.

This film is chock full of memorable scenes, and there isn't a moment where it gets dull or uninteresting.Right down to the chilling conclusion, this film holds you completely enveloped within itself.I've seen this movie over about 80 times, and if you think I;m exagerating, I certainly am not.It's not like its my favorite movie in the world, or anything like that, its just theres something about this film, that is perhaps where its true test for quality lies-it just never gets old.I watched it last week after a 5 year interval, and it seemed just as fresh and vibrant, and exciting as it did the first time I saw it.I believe this film was sorely underrated, and it should be seen by absolutely everyone.It's ruthless and unpredictable, chilling and emotional,disturbing and provoking.I haven't read the novel, but I'm curious-usually novels are better than the movies made in their name, but I can't imagine anything that could surpass this dazzling film.DONT MISS THIS ONE.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Wake me up when its over..., April 28 2002

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First of all, I let me just tell you that I did NOT like this film. It was tedious. Matt Damon did a good job with his role as did most of the actors in this film but that didn't save it. The plot was apparently based on the concept of boring the audience to tears and in that respect it suceeded. I went with a large group of people and only one person liked the film. Also, as we were leaving the theatre, everyone was complaining that they sat through this. Rent it first and if you actually see something that I didn't, then buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Shipping, Dec 16 2011

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thank you for fast shipping and correct product classification. I would buy from you again for sure, thanks so much I will enjoy it soon

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