At 25, The Talented Mr. Ripley is still the best take on a 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.