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At 25, The Talented Mr. Ripley is still the best take on a chilling classic
Digital TrendsStory by A.A. Dowd
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Decades after its release, the 1999 adaptation of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' remains the definitive take on Highsmith's chilling classic.
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- Rather than a calculated act, the film's brutal boat scene depicts Ripley's crime as a sudden, impulsive outburst - a dark turn that makes him more warm-blooded but no less dangerous.
- At 25 years old, the Matt Damon-led thriller still captivates audiences with its nuanced exploration of the protagonist's charming yet chilling psyche, cementing its status as a modern classic.
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Patricia Highsmith, Matt Damon, The Talented Mr. Ripley