This movie is based on the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. There is a surprise almost every ten minutes in this movie. It is so full of surprises that by the end of the movie I almost lost track of the all the twists and turns. I had to watch this one back to back to appreciate all of its thrills. This movie is centered around a compulsive liar Tom Ripley brilliantly played by Matt Damon. As far as I see the most crucial talent he had was to lie effortlessly and cleverly. Tom is hired to bring back Dickey Greenleaf (the victim of Ripley starring Jude Law) who is a non-conformist playboy spending his father's allowance with his writer girlfriend (starring Gwyneth Paltrow) in the tropical blue seas of Italy. Not to forget, this movie also casts Philip Seymour Hoffman (character name: Freddy Miles) who almost nails Tom but gets nailed doing so.
The best part of the movie is that it slowly draws the viewer to start identifying himself with Ripley. I never wanted his good luck to end anywhere whatsoever throughout the movie. Another tip to watch the film is to enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful locations of Italy. I will give this one the maximum rating. Also added 'Plein soleil' (a french mv based on same novel) to the top of my netflix queue.
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