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Into 2nd episode. So far, I like it.
Fairly slow paced and straight forward story with captivating
scenery.B/W lets me look at fine details. Seems the B/W is a bit shaper than color.
Follow Ups:
was my favorite character. There was no active reason to dislike him, unlike the principals.
One word.....Bravo!
Is this not the same story as "The Talented Mr. Ripley" with Matt Damon?
Barely recognizable but Matt Damon's Ripley was at least likable.
I think unlikeable was the reaction they were looking for...and succeeded.
Same original author
So.....is this better or ny different than the Damon version?
The book has been made into a few movies. This is the latest adaptation of the story. The Matt Damon/Jude Law version was good but not at all like this one. For one, this has 8 episodes, so almost 8 hours to stretch out and cover details. This is in high definition black and white, giving a whole different feel to the story, one that seems suited to the late 1950s setting. And the character is imagined quite differently...he is older, more seasoned, very well played here as a sort of mysterious guy attracted to the thrill of risks as much as the rewards. I really liked this particular version.
Watched Ep 2 last night. Quite different in many ways from the Damon version. I like it! The music and singing really adds to the attractiveness of this.
I haven't seen the Damon version in 15 years.
Ripley is more cinemagraphic with more character development. As much as I liked TTMR, Ripley is more satisfying but at the same time slower paced. The murder scenes are very detailed; sort of like Hitchcock.
It is a classic in film.
I am a huge fan of the Ripley series of books by Patricia Highsmith. I read all 5 long ago, and have reread a couple. I have seen a couple of the movie adaptations, notably the one with Jude Law, which was quite well done. Given I "know what happens," I was maybe going to skip this. But it's a good one. There are additions. The squalor of his life in the Bowery is shown in the details of his neighborhood and apartment, and the high resolution black and white cinematography is brilliant. There are details of his New York life that establish an older, more experienced con man, that is quite different than the young character of the book. And more new details are thrown in when he gets to Italy, but I found the interpretation compelling. I am only through Episode 2, and I do know where it leads, but I look forward to the rest of it.
like you, my wife is a Highsmith fan and has enjoyed various film
adaptations which I liked well enough.
This series takes it to a higher level in every regard methinks.
Visually it's stunning, and the pacing is luxurious.
I haven't read the books.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
I know I have seen at least one version before, but I did not recall anything specific, until the part of it came back after a particular scene, that suddenly turned the light on. However, I still don't recall the ending, so call me a happy virgin. :)
Guaranteed to cause positive reaction, so should be used in severe moderation. Like sugar in the wine.
I started on it last night and so far not sure, but determined to finish it.
Very well made.
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