THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (1999) *REACTION* FIRST TIME WATCHING THE SEXIEST THRILLER EVER??? 

A couple of things. The Italian girl, the fruit vendor, was pregnant with Dickie’s baby. Dickie didn’t help her, and at that time, in an Italian, Catholic community, she would have been ostracized. So she killed her self. I don’t think Dickie was really gay. He just craved attention from everyone. He was actually a horn dog! Chasing women all over the place. He didn’t care what he did to anyone. Anyway, that’s my take on it. Also, the phrase “take an eraser and rub it out “ was a common phrase. Erasing a writing mistake was called rubbing it out. Not a sexual reference.

Need at least 377 gallons of water to recover from this one 🥵

Oh hell yes! This is one of my favorite movies, and I wish more reactors watched it!

I knew y’all would gasp when he mimicked marges voice in the mirror 😂

Jude law is so beautiful in this movie like a Greek god statue

Omgggg such a good choice! Ppl don’t talk about it enough- I had to read this book in college and was SHOOK!

The screenplay has Tom looking at all the "co" Meredith has brought with her and feeling like _I can't kill them all._

The memes: "Be gay do crime" Mr. Ripley:

The Ripliad contains five books: _The Talented Mr. Ripley_ (1955), _Ripley Underground_ (1970), _Ripley's Game_ (1974), _The Boy Who Followed Ripley_ (1980) and _Ripley Under Water_ (1991). There were several changes for this film, and the screenplay has also been published. The audio commentary is great too.

Can't believe I missed this when you first posted it! Fantastic. Also - my theory is that poor Peter was actually the FIRST person that Tom ACTUALLY had real feelings for, which of course makes the ending all the more horrible and tragic. Tom kills the only person he's ever really loved, just so he can keep on living lies and leeching money off the clueless rich.

“That’s you thirsting from afar” had me cackling 😂 you two are so freaking funny. Great reaction.

The novel that this based on was written in 1955 by Patricia Highsmith. Check out another film based on a Patricia Highsmith novel- the 1951 film by Alfred Hitchcock: “Strangers on a Train.” An earlier version of Talented Mr Ripley was the 1960 “Purple Noon”, a French film starring the exquisite Alain Delon.

I am immediately subscribing. You two riff off each other so well I'm in love. Edit: jaw dropped.

I'm not gonna lie he's prettyyyyy talented 😊

Great reaction to one of my all-time favorite movies! To clarify, he truly is Tom Ripley, a poor young man with brilliance and talent but no opportunity, and he started out as a good person, as we saw here. He lied to Dickie's father out of embarrassment in the beginning (didn't want to admit the jacket was borrowed), then to Meredith on impulse -- not knowing what it would lead to. I do think as presented in this film by Minghella, that Tom was not a sociopath, and felt real emotion and love, both for Dickie, and for Peter Smith Kingsley. The irony is that TOM is the improviser, the jazz genius, not Dickie. In every situation, Tom manages to out-think and out-talk the danger he's in, brilliantly improvising and managing to survive. He was devastated to kill Dickie, and it's plain he is devastated at the end to kill Peter, weeping as he does so (they are an actual couple at that point, although it's subtle -- they are living together). But Tom keeps doing what he has to, almost by instinct. He is the "Talented Mr. Ripley." The tragedy of the ending is that he gets everything but loses everything at the same time. That's why it opens with the "Lullaby for Cain," which was co-written by writer/director Anthony Minghella (RIP, gone too soon). Ripley as a person is a tragedy. He is everything in the opening credits -- everything Peter listed. And also -- eventually -- a talented killer living an empty lie. Note: The Ripley in the books is a much colder person.

This is the most Hitchcockian non-Hitchcock movie I've ever seen.

It makes me wonder how different the story would be without homophobia. The lack of repression, no need for obsession or rejection. Homophobia kills in many forms

Great reaction to a Masterpiece of a movie!! So fun to see that people are finally discoving this Hidden Gem! I don't often watch reactions more than once, but yours is so sincere and clever that I definitely will!!

Your guys' reaction to this was HILARIOUS!! I saw this movie in college and forgot all about the chess/bathtub scene! Lol!! Yes lots of homoerotic undertones in this one! They should totally remake this movie, with fresh, new actors and really show the full blown relationship of Tom & Peter Smith-Kingsley!! I'd pay money to see that!!

Regarding the word you mentioned. When I was growing up in the 70s, it was used commonly. Although it had its origins in describing gay men, it really wasn’t used with that intent. It was more in the context of describing someone as a jerk, an idiot, a coward etc. Most of us stopped using it when it was realized that it was unkind to use it. I guess Matt didn’t get the memo. At least he knows better now. All I can say is that things were different then. When you’re my age, you’ll find that there are things you say today that will be distasteful in the future. 💖

I’m literally obsessed with ur reactions 😭

I love this movie! It’s amazing! Glad you reacted to it.💖

Omg literally my favorite movie, thank you for reacting!! Everything about this movie is amazing, music score, costume, acting, story, filming locations. This movie is timeless.

The author of the original novel for this film is Patricia Highsmith, who is also the author of the original novel of Carol.

This is one of my most fave movies. I loved your reaction!

I'M SO HAPPY YOU GUYS DID THIS MOVIE XD it's my favorite film

This movie is a masterpiece & so UNDERRATED. Great reaction guys.

Also here`s another fun fact. The Man who plays Dickie`s Father is The Late James Rebhorn, who is a great character actor. He`s been in Scent Of A Woman, My Cousin Vinny, and Far From Heaven. He played an abusive Father on The Soap Opera Guiding Light where he tells Phillip Spaulding the truth about his paternity. The Wife also acted in Mona Lisa Smile. You will see how one `Lie` had severe repercussions. Patricia Highsmith was one of the greatest writers of Mysteries, she also wrote Strangers On a Train as well as Carol which was originally known as The Price Of Salt.

You guys are so funny! I was literally laughing out loud at your comments. Very entertaining and the movie was great as well. And I too would like to read the book. Take care 🙂

Patricia Highsmith, who wrote what is known as the Ripliad (as the series of books about Tom Ripley is called), is also the author of _Strangers on a Train,_ which was adapted as a Hitchcock movie and also noted for its homoerotic undertones. In addition to this, she wrote _The Price of Salt,_ a 1952 lesbian romance novel she originally published under a pseudonym, which was later adapted as the film, _Carol,_ starring Cate Blanchett. A fascinating biography of Highsmith is _The Talented Miss Highsmith: The Secret Life and Serious Art of Patricia Highsmith_ by Joan Schenkar. _The Talented Mr. Ripley_ was previously adapted as _Plein Soleil (Purple Noon)_ (1960) with Alain Delon as Ripley. Other Ripley movies include: _The American Friend_ (1977), based on the book, _Ripley's Game,_ with Dennis Hopper; _Ripley's Game_ (2002) with John Malkovich; and _Ripley Under Ground_ (2005) with Barry Pepper. There is supposed to be a Showtime adaptation with Andrew Scott at some point. The soundtrack for _The Talented Mr. Ripley_ is also great, as you've noticed. (Matt Damon's version of _My Funny Valentine_ is included on the disc, I believe.)

This is a great movie. You two are so funny, and cute. I loved your reaction, and you have a new sub. Thank you so much for this wonderful channel.

Y'all commentary always keeps me coming back 😂😂 I haven't seen this movie in so long I forgot how good it was and how good looking this cast was! 😉 Such a classic. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I think the idea is that Tom was a piano tuner, not a student, at Princeton.

Now that we’ve had Cate on this channel I think it’s safe to say we want more of her lol! Maybe her other Patricia Highsmith adaptation, Carol? 😁😁

I love watching "Reaction" video's whether it's music, movies or books. Watching my favorite movie with you two was a real blast. I laughed out loud. Well done guys! You must agree that Patricia Highsmith, who wrote all the Ripley books, was a fantastic writer with a wild imagination who gave us a glimpse inside herself. She takes up a lot of space on my bookshelves, including her Selected Short Stories and other novels. This movie varied a bit from the book, ( our beloved Cate Blanchett's character "Meredith" isn't even in the book) but the changes made for this film, made it even better. I hope you do another "Reaction" video on the new limited series version on Netflix, simply called "Ripley". I personally loved it! You get a bit deeper inside Ripley's head in this beautiful black & white masterpiece.

omg thank you for that covert 'death becomes her' reference. "flaaaaaacid" lol

SUBBED. I love this movie and this reaction has me HOWLING. This is exactly how I reacted the first time I saw it. Matt, Jude, Cate and Gwyneth were at the HEIGHT of their powers in this era. I think this was one of the last true "golden era" Hollywood films.

Great reaction! And it’s my first of yours. Another very good variation of the character is ‘Ripley’s Game’ (2002). It’s more of a European production and didn’t get very much exposure over here, but it is English language. Ripley is played by John Malcovich, and it includes Ray Winstone. Most of the rest of the cast are lesser known European actors, and it’s an excellent film.

Such a cool 90's movie! Great reaction, fun commentary. 39:53 "He is so extra for no reason... and also her earrings are snowflakes" - ha, love it.

YEEEESSSSSS!!! I have never clicked a notification so quickly!

Love this movie!!! Matt Damon singing “may I?” into the mirror is SO GAY, god yes.

Love you channel.💜 Greets from Italy.,😊

This is the ONLY movie that EVER gave me nightmares! Such a great story. Patricia Highsmith is a master of thrillers. Also, have y'all seen Carol??? Another Highsmith classic, movie stars Cate!!!

Thank you for the reaction. This film is so great. There’s more Ripley films by the way and there is a miniseries coming up with Andrew Scott as Ripley and Dakota Fanning as Marge! You should do some Hitchcock classic blonde reactions.. Birds, Rear Window etc.

This has to be my favorite reaction to a movie.

This is one of my favourite movies & I came across you guys by accident & think you are motherflippin' amazing!!! Would love for you to react to more classic movies such as "The Shining" or "A Room With A View' because you are so brilliant & witty...although I am mindful I am not in your fan demographic as I am a 45+ female! Love you ❤

I've been following Jude Law's career for a long time, so I actually did get to see The Talented Mr. Ripley in theaters and it was such a gorgeous movie to see in a theater in, like, every way. I'd been following stuff about the production on the movie and read the screeenplay by the director, Anthony Minghella. It's probably one of the most gorgeous screenplays I've ever read, tbh. Like - screenplays as a thing aren't really written to be nice or enjoyable to read, usually? They're typically very dry and flat instruction and notation on this or that scene or character or dialogue, but his screenplay for this is just so wonderfully written and I highly recommend getting a copy, if you can find it! Also, fun fact - Jude learned how to play the saxophone for this role! And Matt did learn a bit of piano but also had singing lessons. Also also - I sincerely do think this movie was just so fucking gay that it's the whole reason that Matt Damon didn't stop saying the f-bomb until just recently xp

I swear yall's commentary keeps me coming back 😂😂😂great reaction! Gorgeous bodies everywhere 😋

"The smitten Mr. Ripley". "The Mr. Rest in Peace-ly".😂 Loved both of your reactions to a favorite movie of mine. Btw, Freddie was played by the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Oscar winner and one of the top actors in the world.

I remember seeing this when it came out and left the theater feeling conflicted. Part of me hated Tom but another part had sympathy for him because he soo wanted to have a better life than he originally had...so he chose, instead of truly bettering his life though education and hard work, he'd steal other people's identities, mimic and manipulate people and their emotions to get what he wanted. Both Gweneth and Cate both gave off snd elegant Grace Kelly vibe with their acting and gorgeous outfits. And Jude Law was, as you said, a very gorgeous gold god of thirstiness in this. He was like a mixture of Cary Grant, William Holden and Robert Redford all rolled up into one delicious tan hairy package

I’ve been talking about this movie since it came out.. I’m glad a new generation can appreciate it more than the previous one did when it came out in 1999.

This was great. Always enjoy watching your videos. Love you guys!

Tricky Dicky 🤣

Esta es una de mis peliculas favoritas. Una obra maestra infravalorada. Me alegra que hayan echo este video reaccion. Excelente actuacion de Jude Law, Dammon, Hoffman etc...Gracias chicoss 🎉👏🏼

When I tell you I lost it at, lasagnaaaaaaaa 😲 Great reaction! This movie was def so messed up but good

Yesss this movie is legendary, Jude Law in his golden era was to die for If you haven’t seen him as Oscar Wilde’s boy toy in Wilde, you need to check that out asap

'The Flaccid Mr. Ripley" LOL

The actor who played Peter was Karl grove on why woman kill season 1

LOVED THE REACTION! Don't know if you guys are aware that there are three books in the Ripley series. There are also two other Ripley movies " An American friend", which was done long before " The Talented Mr. Ripley" and " Ripley' s Game" starring John Malkovich! that was done in 2002. The latter has Ripley older but still quite sinister.

you guys are my best friends in my head

Omg one of my favorite movies ever

Thanks! Awesome reaction! If you like this thriller you should check out Rope by Alfred Hitchcock

This is one of my favorite movies. I don't know whether anyone else has reacted to it, but I haven't seen it if they have.

I thought this was a serious reaction. You guys are sharp, I didn’t realize Tom was gay until he put his face on Peter’s back!

Matt Damon does give a great performance in this.

one thing you guys might missed: when marge told tom during their little walk to buy vegetables, marge told tom that dickie used to sing "my little valentine" to basically woo marge and its one of the 6 songs dickie know how to play in saxophone. so the short jazz, ballad song that tom sing in that club while dickie playing the saxophone, surprise surprise, is "my little valentine" and he was indeed trying to basically snatch dickie away from marge lol

yall are not paying attention half the time lol this is frustrating

Tom gives me Jeffery Dahmer vibes, especially the boat scene when he’s cuddling with dead Dickie 😮😅

The book is even more immersive

You should react to The Hand That Rocks the Cradle 1992

I love your reaction guys... the best.... i've seen it several times...greetings from PR😊

I love how you all were so perceptive and on the ball about all the stuff in Dickie and Tom’s relationship but totally missed all the elements with Dickie’s relationship with Silvana, the Italian fruit seller who got pregnant by Dickie

Love Meredith's opera dress. Marge's is good too. Gwyneth Paltrow is very Grace Kelly in this. I would have liked her to get a Best Supporting Actress nomination for this.

The opening song was the angelic Sinead Oconor. Graham Greend called highsmith "The poet of apprehension". Check out ripleys game.

AHHH SO EXCITED TO WATCH I LOVE THIS MOVIE

I heard a rumor that this movie caused my gay awakening, but you can't trust rumors so....

I'm wondering whether the two of you have watched the first season of AMC+'s _Interview with the Vampire._ I think you'd find it interesting.

If you love Cate then you should watch The Gift - her, Katie Holmes, Greg kinear and Keanu

I read in Vanity Fair promoting this movie, that (the late) Anthony Minghella was told by his wife he had to cast Jude Law in the Dicky role. Because she thought he was just too beautiful to live. ;)

There was some controversy when this movie came out because the lead gay character was a killer. Some people called it the "gay serial killer movie." I wouldn't say Tom is a serial killer in the sense of being a thrill killer, of course, but it is true he serially murders people if he is put into a corner or (in the books) if money is in the equation. I think this is a great film, though, and at least there is a (some) more representation so I don't think his being the killer is looked on as the only or one of the few things we see from a gay character.

I saw this in the theater. I was on Tom’s side… it was wild!!!

Almost burnt my damn eggs laughing at the Gwyneth Goop comments 😂🍳 🚒

First time Cate Blanchett? You guys need to do the movie “Carol!” 😁

“the thing with Dickie” is how EVERYONE should preface the following devastating news 😂

OMG when I saw this thumbnail I was like these bitches are going to be DYING FROM THE THIRST. This was definitely a gay awakening movie for kids in the 90s. Loved everything about this reaction. ❤️

I watched this movie for the first time just a few hours ago so I could watch this video and see y'alls reaction and y'all did not disappoint. A note though for any confusion, Silvana (the fruit vendor) and Dickie were having sex, she killed herself because she was engaged to another man and got pregnant with Dickie's baby, Dickie wouldn't give her money for (presumably) an abortion so she took matters into her own hands

This movie changed my LIFE when I watched it

She committed suicide because she was pregnant and in those days, in Italy, that was a social problem that could not be overcome, and she was heartbroken that Dickie seemed to just be playing with her.

PLEASE do a reaction to “Notes on a Scandal” with the fantabulous Dame Judy Dench & Cate Blanchett just being their iconic best (or worst, in this movie 😂) selves! You will never regret it, I promise!

This is a classic thriller

I was searching up stuff about this movie and the book series it's based on and found they just recently made a series of it for Netflix.

I was 6 when this movie came out

29:00 What a scene!!! 😮😮😮 A leech... 01:05:00

Hi guys! Great reaction to one of my favorite thrillers of all time. So elegant and tense! And the eye-candy ain't too bad either... Did you know that there are other Ripley movies? Patricia Highsmith (the author of the book) wrote several novels with the character of Tom Ripley and a few of them have been adapted into films that came out after this. Tom was played by different actors and none of them even comes close to the brilliance of this film, but if you're interested you should check them out. Cheers, beauties!

"It's Tom." Like he doesn't recognize you. (Is Tom just reminding himself whom he's playing at the moment?)

Thank god I watch this long time ago....I can't seem to watch any of Matt Damon's latest movie(s) since he told the press abt that whole "f4gg0t" comment thingy 😤

I don't think she realized what the rings meant at first, because she went to ask him before her brain had even processed it.

I’ve also read the book and it was great but I don’t think you guys actually understand Thomas ripley and it’s sad

I've never seen this but I know it's creepy; so excited to watch you guys watch it!

you should check STRANGER BY THE LAKE!