The Talented Mr. Ripley
Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
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  1. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    38
    It's ploddingly directed, indifferently acted and insufficiently frightening.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Amy Taubin
    30
    It's a sign of how watered-down the movie is that only the supporting actors have any bite.

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User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. ConnorM
    9
    Truly remarkable. Damon really steps into the limelight after this stellar performance and Law also did one hell of a job.The emotional impact wasn't extreme but nonetheless you felt it. With it's unpredictable, yet thrilling plot and outstanding performances this is easily one of the best films of the 1990's.… Full Review »
  2. ElizabethM.
    10
    This film is my all time favourite film. The scenery is beautiful, the acting is great and the film is extremely well written.
  3. theahsanhaseeb
    9
    Tom Ripley is an intelligent, literate and a calm monster; his characterization is extremely astonishing. It feels like we know he's the bad guy but we still want him to get away and never get caught by anyone. That's the charm of Tom Ripley. Matt's performance was wonderful, as I expected, he shined. Intelligent screenplay and a classy thriller including the elements of homosexuality mixed with envy, jealousy and crime, now that's something to look forward to. It gets a bit boring and slow in the middle though but if you get past through that, you'll really love it. I haven't read the novel so I don't know how much this film varies from the originality, but whatever, I like this movie because it still has that charm that works for me and if you only watch the movie and don't compare it to the novel, I think you'll still love it.… Full Review »
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