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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

Tom Ripley has always been an enigma in the crime fiction genre, because a thief and murderer does not usually get away with his crimes in novel after novel, and seem on most days like a considerate lover and a good neighbor.

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Critic Alan Morrison
rated 8

...the moral knot of the plot is equally fascinating...

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Cast & Crew

Liliana Cavani
Director
Hanns Zischler
As Art Dealer
John Malkovich
As Tom Ripley
Ray Winstone
As Reeves
Lena Headey
As Sarah Trevanny
Dougray Scott
As Jonathan Trevanny
Chiara Caselli
As Luisa Harari

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Looking for a thrilling movie night? Check out Ripley's Game, a crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring John Malkovich as the cunning Tom Ripley, the movie follows his character as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Ripley is a retired art forgery expert living a luxurious life in Italy with his harpsichordist wife, Luisa. When a former business associate, Reeves, comes to him with a request to eliminate a rival mobster, Ripley sees an opportunity to exact revenge on a law-abiding art framer who has slighted him. He recommends Trevanny, a dying man with a family to provide for, for the job. As Trevanny becomes embroiled in the dangerous world of organized crime, he finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and violence. Despite his reservations, he agrees to take on the job, but things quickly spiral out of control. The stakes are raised when Reeves is killed by the mobsters, leaving Ripley and Trevanny to fend for themselves. With its intricate plot twists and gripping tension, Ripley's Game is a must-see for fans of crime thrillers. The movie's exploration of human nature and moral ambiguity adds depth to its already engaging storyline. You'll be kept guessing until the very end as the characters' motivations are revealed and the game reaches its climax.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Ripley's Game include L.A. Confidential, Gettin' Square, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Departed, The Girl Next Door, Jackie Brown.

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Ripley's Game was released in theaters on September 4, 2003.