Ripley
Summary
WARNING : SPOILERS for both Saltburn and The gifted Mr. Ripley .
WhileSaltburnwas far from a critical failure , Netflix ’s upcoming Patricia Highsmith adaptationRipleylooks like an even better take on the same themes . WhenSaltburn ’s early reviews come in 2023 , most of them mentioned two major influence . One wasBrideshead revisit , although further inspection bring out the two stories partake in only minor , trivial law of similarity . The other was Patricia Highsmith’sThe Talented Mr. Ripley , an iconic psychological thriller novel released in 1955 and adapted to film in 1998 . LikeSaltburn , The gifted Mr. Ripleymixes social satire , homoerotic subtext , and fast - paced , twisty plotting in its irregular floor of a deceitful societal climber .
WhileSaltburn ’s mold of charactersarguably earn their luck , there is no denying that the motion-picture show ’s disruptive antihero is a deceptive , conniving killer . The same is truthful of Highsmith ’s mercurial Ripley , a psychopath whose bent for imaginative lying , temporary expedient , and caricature makes him unambiguously deadly and fascinating . Matt Damon magnificently played Ripley as a on the face of it perfumed college kid in 1998’sThe Talented Mr. Ripley , but the theatrical role was also read on by Alain Delon , Dennis Hopper , John Malkovich , and Barry Pepper in other adaptations . Now , Netflix is bringing back Ripley with a fitting new star in the lead .
Netflix’sRipleywill see Andrew Scott , ofFleabagandSherlockfame , play Ripley . The forthcoming thriller serial champion Scott alongside Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn in a new spin onThe Talented Mr. Ripley . WhileRipleywill be a direct adaptation of the novel , Saltburntook a lot of inspiration from Highsmith ’s Ripley Word of God . In particular , Saltburn ’s scandalous twist endingmirrored that ofThe Talented Mr. Ripleyas the supporter dropped any vestiges of innocence and dispassionately dress loose end that did n’t check his superior programme by killing inconvenient survivors . Now , Netflix ’s adaptation can offer a more focussed , sharper take on the same textbook .
Saltburn ’s attempts at societal irony fell somewhat two-dimensional , with the movie ’s muddled message about income inequality getting lose in a miasm of opulence and degeneracy . The Catton family line was portrayed as uncivil and thoughtless but were at last the victims of the halfway - class Oliver . Oliver , meanwhile , was an enigma whose motivations were never all that clear or credible . In contrast , Ripleycan focus less on utter - out scenes and more on the internal psychological science of its eponymic antihero . Every movie version of Mr. Ripleyhas interpreted Highsmith ’s iconic character otherwise , meaning that Scott can extend another fresh take on the unpredictable figure .
Netflix’s Ripley Already Looks Even Better Than Saltburn
Based on the teaser , Netflix’sRipleylooks like it will avoidSaltburn ’s flaws . Saltburnundeniably provide plenitude of shocking bit and unexpected twists , as well as a batch of broad humor . However , it was this same goofy signified of humor and over - the - top plotting that ensured the secret was never especially fascinate or grounded . In dividing line , Ripleyappears to take a more measured approach to a similar patch , meaning its tension can be importantly more impactful as the movie is improbable to indulge inSaltburn ’s surplusage . As such , Netflix ’s upcomingRipleycould potentially improveSaltburn ’s already - unanimous social satire / psychological mystery hybrid .
Ripleyhits Netflix on April 4 .
Cast
Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith , Ripley is a drama - thriller indite and create by Steven Zaillian . Set in the sixties , the series espouse Tom Ripley , who is employ to attempt to coax a wealthy man ’s son to come home - but this line is just the first part of a lengthy and grievous complex internet of lies .
Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, Ripley is a drama-thriller written and created by Steven Zaillian. Set in the 1960s, the series follows Tom Ripley, who is hired to attempt to coax a wealthy man’s son to come home - but this job is just the first part of a lengthy and dangerous complex web of lies.
Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, Ripley is a drama-thriller written and created by Steven Zaillian. Set in the 1960s, the series follows Tom Ripley, who is hired to attempt to coax a wealthy man’s son to come home - but this job is just the first part of a lengthy and dangerous complex web of lies.
