A detailed retrospective on the novel that examines Ripley as a "malevolent spirit" and discusses Highsmith's use of dual perspectives to heighten the suspense. 🎬 Film Reviews & Comparisons
A modern look at the movie, calling it a "stone cold Euro-thriller" and explaining why the role of a fundamentally unknowable man best suits Malkovich's acting style. 📚 Quick Reference: The Ripley Timeline Ripley's Game
Ebert’s " Great Movie " review praises Malkovich’s "brilliant and insidious" performance. He details the film's troubled distribution history and its status as an overlooked masterpiece. A detailed retrospective on the novel that examines
An insightful look into Highsmith’s "curiously moral purpose" in creating a character who lacks only a conscience. It explores how Tom Ripley manipulates a "basically decent" man into murder. He details the film's troubled distribution history and
This article positions Tom Ripley as an "antidote" to typical criminal archetypes, highlighting his unique ability to rationalize deceit and violence without the burden of guilt.
Discusses Ripley as the "original cultured American Psycho" and compares Malkovich's portrayal to previous iterations by Matt Damon and Dennis Hopper.