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some reason Ripley's Game was never released theatrically in
the United States. Instead it went straight to DVD. This time
around John Malkovich is playing the Tom Ripley character. (the
same Tom Ripley that Matt Damon played in The Talented Mr. Ripley)
Obviously this is supposed to be Ripley many years later. He
may be older but his ability to improvise and kill are on full
display in the opening scene. The next scene is set three years
later in the Italian country where Ripley seems to have settled
down with a woman and is living in full domestic bliss. An old
acquaintance soon shows up and Ripley is forced to become involved
in a murder for hire plot in which he gets his neighbor involved.
Plot wise I do not want to give away any more than the setup.
I didn't enjoy this film as much as The Talented Mr. Ripley,
but Malkovich is outstanding and the film adds some great character
details to the character of Ripley.
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