{"id":20931,"date":"2024-04-23T16:06:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T00:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=20931"},"modified":"2024-06-18T11:53:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T19:53:25","slug":"a-new-version-of-the-talented-mr-ripley-comes-to-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/a-new-version-of-the-talented-mr-ripley-comes-to-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"A new version of “The Talented Mr. Ripley” comes to Netflix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

Content warning:<\/b> this article contains spoilers and mentions of murder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Film fanatics may be familiar with the title \u201cThe Talented Mr. Ripley,\u201d a thriller that stars Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law in an unconventional love triangle. Netflix has taken on a noir remake of the story with the leading man played by Andrew Scott, who is well known for his roles in \u201cSherlock,\u201d \u201cFleabag\u201d and more recently, \u201cAll of Us Strangers.\u201d The director\u2019s choice to make the show in black and white was due to the original book cover by Patricia Highsmith. Set in the 1960s between New York and Italy, \u201cRipley\u201d is a captivating story that is hard to look away from.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to Scott, the new Netflix series also stars Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn. Each actor delivered a unique perspective to the remake of the classic story within their individual roles. The chemistry between the trio was undeniable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Scott\u2019s stoic performance as Tom Ripley gave the series its unsettling tone. In contrast to Matt Damon\u2019s portrayal of the character, Scott plays Ripley as a calculated, apathetic man with little remorse for his actions. In the 1999 film, Ripley is more frantic after his murders and genuinely seems to be upset about his wrongdoings. Both interpretations are incredible portrayals of the multi-dimensional character, but the passiveness of Scott\u2019s performance is almost terrifying to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most uncomfortable scene in the series was the practically silent 20-minute murder sequence of Greenleaf, as Ripley tediously and clumsily carries out his plan. The blood on Ripley\u2019s fingers looks black, but the audience can see its unmistakable deep red color as they experience the brutal death of Dickie Greenleaf. Ripley goes on to steal Greenleaf\u2019s identity for his wealth and status. <\/span><\/p>\n

Every few minutes there is a shot of religious art, whether it is Greek, Roman or Catholic, a statue or a painting on a church ceiling. Tom Ripley walks in the shadows of these works of art, and at some points, he silently ponders them. This could be interpreted as a higher power looking down at him as he continues to commit acts of sin, whether he chooses to acknowledge it or not. He views himself as the puppetmaster of everything around him, but truly knows he is on the verge of spiraling out of control. Characters such as Marge Sherwood, Dickie Greenleaf\u2019s girlfriend, can see right through Ripley\u2019s actions but have no way to prove his wrongdoings. Something is not quite right with him, which all the people he interacts with take notice of.<\/span><\/p>\n

The juxtaposition of Tom Ripley\u2019s character is what made the 1955 novel and the 1999 film unique. Though he is a con-man and murderer, the character is also described as a sensitive man. The 90s movie depicts Ripley as a queer man, in his odd relationship with Dickie Greenleaf, and even gives him a lover at the end of the movie. His acute awareness of the people around him is what makes him the enticing villain he is. <\/span><\/p>\n

With an all-star cast, unique filming style and an incredible setting, \u201cRipley\u201d is a must-watch for any fans of the original film or audiences interested in the noir genre. The eight-episode show goes into more depth than the movie was able to, and it did not disappoint.<\/span><\/p>\n

8\/10.<\/span><\/p>\n

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