First of all this movie has got great pictures and sound (as we know it from the English Patient) but we also have fascinating characters that stand in contrast to each other. On the one hand we have Dickie Greenleave living his life on the sunny side of the street, being loved or liked by everybody and on the other side Tom Ripley, talented in many ways, seeing what he never would be able to reach. He just wants that this part of his life with his great, admired friend would never stop. But thats impossible. Anthony Minghella has made one of my absolute favorites out of the Highsmith novel.
As I already mentioned, also the soundtrack (Dickies music - Jazz on the one hand and Toms music - Classical on the other hand) is wonderful impressing.
As I already mentioned, also the soundtrack (Dickies music - Jazz on the one hand and Toms music - Classical on the other hand) is wonderful impressing.