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| The Talented Mr. Ripley Reviewed |
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| The Talented Mr. Ripley Starring: Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett. Director: Anthony Minghella My Call:  5 StarsAfter wowing the world with The English Patient, Anthony Minghella has struck again, and once again, he should be in the hunt for the Oscar. Mr. Ripley is not the fast-paces thriller that the previews make it seem to be. Instead, it is a slower, yet very accurate study of a reluctant psychopath. Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) is an average Joe who when mistakenly identifed is sent by a rich businessman to fetch his wayward son, who is living it up in Italy. Once there, Tom invades the world of Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) and his fiancee (Gwyneth Paltrow). Loving the life he has always wished for, he settles in, but once faced with the idea of having to leave that life, he snaps. From there the movie is a whirlwind of deceit, twists, and shockers that leaves one wondering what is going to happen next. Aside from the psychological accuracy and breath-taking cinematography, the film also has the strongest cast since Shakespeare in Love. Though one review I read said Paltrow was there for nothing but eye candy, I have to disagree. She appears a bit sluggish at first, but who wouldn't be in the Italian sun? Then, she comes alive as she searches for the missing Dickie. Jude Law's portrayal of the reckless youth is also well-played--enough that he should become a nominee for Best Supporting Actor. If not, then the Academy would be making a serious oversight. Cate Blanchett's part, however, is even more impressive to me. Though it is small, she is convincing, and she pulls an excellent reverse-Gwyneth (i.e. she is a Brit doing an American accent). By far the most impressive performance, however, is that of Matt Damon's. Hollywood's golden child has certainly taken a risk in playing this charming, shy, murdering homosexual Ripley. Tom is not without a heart. He does not kill if he does not feel he has to, but he will not allow a person to live if it will mean his ass. In covering his tracks, he makes a huge mess that just keeps getting more and more tangled. This is a role that could make or break a star, depending on how he played it, and Damon should gain an even bigger reputation in Tinseltown for this one. Of the movies I have seen, this one is by far the most Oscar-worthy in so many departments. Do not be surprised if this is the big one this year. And it will not be a fluke. Those looking for the next shallow thriller will be disappointed. The movie is long and a bit slow, but, damn, it is good.
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