IN THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY
The newly expanded role of Peter Smith-Kingsley, a British playmate for Tom who enters in the late stages of the film, puts a whole new spin on Tom's movement into his new world. While the acting is uniformly fine, the prize of the hour goes to newcomer Jack Davenport, who brings this character to life with such exquisite sensitivity that he more than justifies the touchy business of Tom's gayness. I wouldn't be surprised if you hear the name Davenport again sometime soon. If Anthony Minghella weren't such a smart writer and director, the changed emphasis might have obscured the icy brilliance of Tom's amoral talents. But Minghella knows a good story when he sees one--his last triumph was the sweeping, stony The English Patient-- and he treats Tom Ripley's tale like David Lean on an epic bender. The thriller story becomes woven into a gorgeous, glorious travelogue through the high points of Italian sightseeing, circa 1957. And, I'll admit, I'm a sucker for a pretty shot of Roman sunlight.
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http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1999/12/17/doom-with-a-view-sexual/
The newly expanded role of Peter Smith-Kingsley, a British playmate for Tom who enters in the late stages of the film, puts a whole new spin on Tom's movement into his new world. While the acting is uniformly fine, the prize of the hour goes to newcomer Jack Davenport, who brings this character to life with such exquisite sensitivity that he more than justifies the touchy business of Tom's gayness. I wouldn't be surprised if you hear the name Davenport again sometime soon. If Anthony Minghella weren't such a smart writer and director, the changed emphasis might have obscured the icy brilliance of Tom's amoral talents. But Minghella knows a good story when he sees one--his last triumph was the sweeping, stony The English Patient-- and he treats Tom Ripley's tale like David Lean on an epic bender. The thriller story becomes woven into a gorgeous, glorious travelogue through the high points of Italian sightseeing, circa 1957. And, I'll admit, I'm a sucker for a pretty shot of Roman sunlight.
THE REST OF THE REVIEW
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1999/12/17/doom-with-a-view-sexual/
TALENTED MR RIPLEY MINI QUIZ
Jun. 7th, 2009 07:20 pmI PUT THE QUIZ UNDER A CUT FOR SPOILERS - SORRY THIS MOVIE IS 10 YEARS OLD. I DIDN'T KNOW TO HIDE FOR SPOILERS
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I'M FEELING VERY RIPLEY TODAY.......
Feb. 12th, 2009 05:57 pmWe've seen Peter's great apartment, now here's Toms. For a poor musician he lives pretty large.

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RIPLEY - FIRST MEETING OF PETER AND TOM
Dec. 3rd, 2008 09:55 pmI know you probably all want to beat me around the head for all the Ripley I keep posting, but I can't help it. I so LOVE this movie. Here are screencaps of the first meeting of Peter and Tom. And I found the most amazing video on Youtube. Turistando took the soundtrack and put it to lovely clips of the movie. Please notice how absolutely beautiful this movie looks and sounds.

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MORE RIPLEY
Nov. 25th, 2008 07:48 pmI call this collection Ripley Booboo cause Peter lovingly takes care of a cut Tom gave himself while planning to kill Marge. Of course, Peter did not know that. By the way, Jack can take care of any of my booboos at any time no problem. As a matter of fact, I have this bruise here on my...........

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I'M IN THE MOOD FOR SOME RIPLEY
Nov. 24th, 2008 06:56 pmI know I told you before, but this is my FAVORITE movie. There are so many sweet little scenes. Here are Peter and Tom on the boat to Greece before things take a nasty turn. Enjoy.

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ANTHONY MINGHELLA
Jul. 13th, 2008 04:35 pm I've posted before about what a great director Anthony Minghella was and what a great loss his death was. I came across this interview while researching The Talented Mr. Ripley. He made 2 of my most favorite movies, Ripley and Truely, Madly, Deeply. One can only imagine what great movies he could have made with more time. Scan of Empire magazine March 2000.

