‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ Download and Reviews

December 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Crime, Drama, Mystery

“The Talented Mr. Ripley” Movie Details

The Talented Mr. Ripley tagline: How far would you go to become someone else.
The Talented Mr. Ripley - DVD Cover

The Talented Mr. Ripley DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Alessandro Fabrizi
  • Matt Damon Tom Ripley
    Gwyneth Paltrow Marge Sherwood
    Jude Law Dickie Greenleaf
    Cate Blanchett Meredith Logue
    Philip Seymour Hoffman Freddie Miles
    Jack Davenport Peter Smith-Kingsley
    James Rebhorn Herbert Greenleaf
    Sergio Rubini Inspector Roverini
    Philip Baker Hall Alvin MacCarron
    Celia Weston Aunt Joan
    Fiorello Fausto
    Stefania Rocca Silvana
    Ivano Marescotti Colonnello Verrecchia
    Anna Longhi Signora Buffi
    Sergeant Baggio
    Directors: Anthony Minghella IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 59,958 votes

    “The Talented Mr. Ripley” Movie Review

    “The Talented Mr. Ripley” Plot Summary

    In late 1950’s New York, Tom Ripley, a young underachiever, is sent to Europe to retrieve a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy, named Dickie Greenleaf. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.

    Elegant, literary thriller

    THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY Aspect ratio: 1.85:1Sound formats: Dolby Digital / DTSWhilst in Italy, a young American chancer (Matt Damon) assumes the identity of a wealthy playboy (Jude Law) with whom he’s become emotionally obsessed, leading to murder and betrayal on a grand scale

    Elegant, literary thriller based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith (the subject of an earlier adaptation, PLEIN SOLEIL, in 1960), in which sociopathic anti-hero Tom Ripley (Damon) cheats, steals and murders his way to a position of huge good fortune, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. Set against the backdrop of tourist Italy – encompassing Rome and Venice and all points in between – Anthony Minghella’s film is a compelling treat from start to finish, layering detail upon detail as Damon’s friendship with Law blossoms and sours, leading to an inevitable plot twist which introduces a whole new set of complications for the central characters, rendering the audience complicit in Ripley’s escalating crime wave

    Damon may seem a little too young and unworldly for such a complex character, but he judges the role with great sensitivity, especially in those scenes where (overtly or otherwise) he indicates a sexual attraction to Law which goes unreciprocated (or does it?), until the characters are driven apart by jealousy, bitterness and – ultimately – violence. His fantasies shattered by harsh reality, Damon finds solace in the arms of a mutual acquaintance (Jack Davenport), the only person capable of taking Law’s place in Damon’s affections, only for their chance of happiness to be snatched away by a cruel trick of fate. Terrific, Oscar-caliber support by Gwyneth Paltrow and Philip Seymour Hoffman (as Law’s fiancee and best friend, respectively); beautiful, classy production values throughout. Followed by RIPLEY’S GAME (2002).

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    ‘Hannibal’ Download and Reviews

    October 5, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Crime, Thriller

    “Hannibal” Movie Details

    Hannibal tagline: Break The Silence
    Hannibal - DVD Cover

    Hannibal DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Fabrizio Gifuni
  • Anthony Hopkins Dr. Hannibal Lecter
    Julianne Moore Clarice Starling
    Gary Oldman Mason Verger
    Giancarlo Giannini Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi
    Ray Liotta Paul Krendler
    Frankie Faison Barney Matthews
    Francesca Neri Allegra Pazzi
    Zeljko Ivanek Dr. Cordell Doemling
    Hazelle Goodman Evelda Drumgo
    David Andrews Clint Pearsall
    Francis Guinan FBI Director Noonan
    James Opher DEA Agent Eldridge
    Enrico Lo Verso Gnocco
    Ivano Marescotti Carlo Deogracias
    Matteo Deogracias
    Directors: Ridley Scott IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 70,757 votes

    “Hannibal” Movie Review

    “Hannibal” Plot Summary

    Hannibal returns to America and attempts to make contact with disgraced Agent Starling and survive a vengeful victim’s plan.

    Pretty intense and disturbing

    Hannibal, the follow up to Silence of the Lambs, is pretty good. Now, I just have to say, Julianna Moore cannot replace Jodie Foster, but she sure did a good job, and came close to being on par, its just that her character isn’t the same because its not Jodie Foster. That being said, the film is pretty good, better than I expected actually. Anthony Hopkins as always gives an outstanding performance. He is so creepy and bizarre, its just great. Ray Liotta also does good, but that actually goes for most of the cast in the movie. Its a great thriller and good follow up. However, unlike silence of the lambs, which was more subtle with the outright violence, this is much more gruesome and cringe worthy, especially one scene (sure to shock viewers). A must see in for anyone who liked Silence of the Lambs or a fan of thrillers. I rate this 7/10. Rated R for Strong gruesome violence, some nudity and language

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