Beautifully shot. Reminiscent of Hitchcock's 'Psycho'. Could've been perfect were it not for:
Loved the acting from the Italian cast. The set design, musical score and black and white photography made for an all around atmospheric experience.
(reposting this without checking the spoiler box because my review for some reason wasn't posted the first time around)
- the obvious miscasting of Freddie, as the actor (apparently Sting's nepo baby) can't pass for a man, and if the producers meant for the character to be queer, the story simply wouldn't make sense.
- Ripley's disguise near the end which wouldn't have been believable to a blind man as he even sounds the same.
- Minor complaint: Dakota Fanning's uninspired acting. I thought Paltrows over-acting in the 90s movie was one of the weaker points, but at least she was more entertaining than watching paint dry. This version of Dickie was also a lot more subdued, sure enough, but I felt great empathy for his character. The 90s movie made me feel sorry for his murderer instead.
Loved the acting from the Italian cast. The set design, musical score and black and white photography made for an all around atmospheric experience.
(reposting this without checking the spoiler box because my review for some reason wasn't posted the first time around)