The Talented Mr Ripley (DVD 2001)

brilliant storyline, typically Highsmith and similar to old Hitchcock thrillers but with Jude Law, Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow. Directed by Antony Minghella. As if the story, acting and direction wern't enough, the music soundtrack is fabulous and set against the most scenic locations in Europe, Including, among others, Ischia and Procida in the bay of Naples, Naples itself, the Amalfi coast, Rome& Venice

Brilliant thriller set against a breathtaking Italian backdrop. The story of Thomas Ripley who by chance borrows a jacket which starts a conversation where he is sent to Italy to persuade wealthy Dickie Greenleaf to come home to his father. When he meets Dickie, Tom turns double agent and begins to enjoy and covet the playboy way of life and the lovely Dickie. Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) takes thinking on your feet to a whole new level as bit by bit the choices Tom makes lead him to a nightmare journey where he takes on the identity of Dickie. Jude Law is brilliant as the spoilt Dickie Greenleaf and you actually feel sorry for Tom as he is included one minute and deserted the next, as Marj (Gwyneth Paltrow) says when you are favoured by Dickie it is like the sun shining on you, but it's very cold when he leaves you. Brilliant tale of a man who will stop at nothing to stay one step ahead. Sumptuous settings, top class cast, tense plot, great viewing.

This is one of those films that's like your favourite book-you can't put it down and you know that you will enjoy it all over again. Superb stuff with superb acting by superb actors, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon.
A thriller with Tom (Matt Damon) aspiring to take over Dickies's (Jude Law)lifestyle, wealth and ulimately his identity plus his girlfriend.
Turn down the lights, open the wine, curl up and enjoy.

loved this film. Beuatifully filmed , especially in Italy. I wanted to see more works directed by Andrew Mengelli especially after his untimely death. Bought the film after watching a documentary on his life and work and watched clips from this film. I love the English Patient and I was not disappointed with this film either.

If you have not read the excellent book then you will thoroughly enjoy the film. Great locations, beautiful people and an interesting storyline. However, if you have read the book, you (like me) may be slightly disappointed. Some very key elements of the plot in the book have been changed and the ending in particular grated in the film. The filmmaker was obviously not brave enough to stay with the original ending, instead opting for a typically 'Hollywood' one. Also the addition of 2 characters was unnecessary. It's good, I enjoyed it in it's own right. If Mr Minghella had stayed with the original plot though I feel it could have been even better.

i adore this film...
the writing is just pure brilliance...and with 2heart throbs (jude law, matt damon) as the main characters you cant go far wrong...
damon plays a character who in the end you feel a bit sorry for as law has everything thing that damon wants...
and law plays a stuck up rich boy...
i guarantee you will love this film

Nothing like I imagined the film would be but extremely watchable none the less.

Matt Damon takes to the role with a worrying ease and Jude Law plays what I think is his best role to date.

Very little in the way of action. It's a film that truly plays with your mind but still moves along at a cracking pace.

It is very believable and thought provoking and with the majority of the film set against the stunning backdrop of gorgeous Italy, it is well worth checking out.