I wasn't feeling this movie; not for a lack of abilities on the part of Matt Damon or even Jude Law (Gwyneth Paltrow looked like a ham every emotional scene). The movie was too long and it took 45 minutes for anything of significant interest to happen.
Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) was sent to Italy to bring back Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) at the request of Dickie's father. Tom had just stepped foot in Italy and he was already lying about who he was to Meredith Logue (Cate Blanchett), but after that seemingly innocuous scene Tom settled into a lively and drama free life with Dickie. That was until Dickie told Tom that play time was over. That's when Tom killed Dickie. Even after this the movie only gained moderate traction. Obviously, we have to keep watching to find out what happens to Tom, but did we really care? If he was caught, if he got away, what did it matter? Not enough.
Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) was sent to Italy to bring back Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) at the request of Dickie's father. Tom had just stepped foot in Italy and he was already lying about who he was to Meredith Logue (Cate Blanchett), but after that seemingly innocuous scene Tom settled into a lively and drama free life with Dickie. That was until Dickie told Tom that play time was over. That's when Tom killed Dickie. Even after this the movie only gained moderate traction. Obviously, we have to keep watching to find out what happens to Tom, but did we really care? If he was caught, if he got away, what did it matter? Not enough.