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The Talented Mr Ripley: 25 Years On

The Talented Mr Ripley: 25 Years On

Anthony Minghella’s 1999 adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel features Matt Damon’s best-ever performance

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Dec 13, 2024
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I first saw The Talented Mr Ripley with my wife in early 2000, shortly after we were married. This time in my life is also associated with seeing several other terrific 1999 films in cinemas, including American Beauty, The Iron Giant, and Toy Story 2. All of these are similarly linked to our wedding and its immediate…

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