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7 February 2003 (Italy) moreTagline:
Older. Wiser. More talented. morePlot:
Tom Ripley persuades a man to commit a murder for a large sum of money. The situation goes out of control, and that man must escape trouble. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Dougray Scott at the Center of a Fine Neo-Noir more (95 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ray Winstone | ... | Reeves | |
| John Malkovich | ... | Tom Ripley | |
| Uwe Mansshardt | ... | Terry | |
| Hanns Zischler | ... | Art Dealer | |
| Paolo Paoloni | ... | Franco | |
| Maurizio Lucà | ... | Franco's Assistant | |
| Dougray Scott | ... | Jonathan Trevanny | |
| Evelina Meghnagi | ... | Maria | |
| Chiara Caselli | ... | Luisa Harari | |
| Lena Headey | ... | Sarah Trevanny | |
| Sam Blitz | ... | Matthew Trevanny | |
| Emidio La Vella | ... | Shoe Shop Owner (as Emidio Lavella) | |
| Lutz Winde | ... | Ernst | |
| Nikolaus Deutsch | ... | Dr. Wentzel | |
| Wilfried Zander | ... | Belinsky |
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Rated R for strong violence and language, some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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110 min | Argentina:112 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:R16 | Netherlands:12 (TV version) (slightly cut) | Netherlands:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | Finland:K-15 | Norway:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Germany:16 | Argentina:13 | Ireland:18 | Canada:18AFun Stuff
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This films serves as a sequel to The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), in which Matt Damon (born 1970) played Ripley. John Malkovich (born 1953) took over the role of Ripley in Ripley's Game (2002). The gap in age between Malkovich and Damon, The (17 years) roughly matches the gap between the publication date of the books The Talented Mr. Ripley, The (1955) and Ripley's Game, The (1974). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Reeves is at Ripley's house, he prepares a tray with his breakfast and walks from the kitchen into the library. In the shot before he goes through the interleading door, the only bottle on his tray is his beer. When he sits down in the library he suddenly has a bottle of HP sauce on his tray as well. moreQuotes:
Tom Ripley: You know the most interesting thing about doing something terrible? After a few days, you can't even remember it. moreSoundtrack:
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The 2002 version of RIPLEY'S GAME compares favorably to Wim Wenders's film from 1977, THE AMERICAN FRIEND. Director Cavani is adept at staging scenes so that they are always interesting and compelling. The film has a sure sense of forward thrust, which is indispensible for this type of material. And Cavani conjures up some superior acting from all the principals in the cast. It is easy to be impressed with John Malkovich's quiet malevolence as Ripley. The mannered actor rivets his character from the opening, a marvelously paced sequence leading to a swift climax that hooks the viewer for the rest of the film. Ray Winstone and Lena Headey are more than adequate in their support as well. If Ripley is the brain of the story, it is Jonathan, Ripley's tormented victim, who must be the heart of it. And this is why RIPLEY'S GAME is so fascinating and involving. We are drawn to the machinations and danger, but also moved by Jonathan's tragic implication. As good as the superb Bruno Ganz is with Wenders, Dougray Scott in the present film may even be slightly better. This is the kind of role that demands everything from an actor, and Scott delivers it all with complete conviction. It's an example of perfect casting, and Scott deserves to be applauded for it.
Beautifully shot by Alfio Contini, and scored with genius by Ennio Morricone, RIPLEY'S GAME does not quite approach the stylistic brilliance of Wenders's mournful cityscapes in THE AMERICAN FRIEND. But Malkovich's performance is at least the equal of Dennis Hopper's and Dougray Scott gives Bruno Ganz more than worthy competition.
Highly recommended.