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Ripley's Game

Play trailer Poster for Ripley's Game R,  2002,  1h 50m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 92% 24 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
92% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
The third book in Patricia Highsmith's Ripley series, "Ripley's Ball" is set in present day Italy, where art connoisseur, harpsichord aficionado, master of soufflés and genius of improvisational murder, Ripley (John Malkovich) finds his complacency shaken when he is scorned at a local party. While any ordinary sociopath might repay the insult with some mild act of retribution, the game Ripley has in mind is far subtler, and infinitely more sinister.
Ripley's Game

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Critics Consensus

Led by a suitably slimy performance from John Malkovich, Ripley's Game brings Patricia Highsmith's bestselling sociopath brilliantly to life.

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Alan Morrison Empire Magazine Dec 30, 2006
4/5
Malkovich is perhaps the best, most chillingly precise Ripley to date. Go to Full Review
Peter Travers Rolling Stone Mar 11, 2004
3.5/4
As slithery and seductive a thriller as you'll find. Go to Full Review
Andrew Sarris Observer Feb 26, 2004
Arguably the most satisfying distillation of Highsmith's nastiness, ingenuity and humor, with the added dividend of Mr. Malkovich's diabolical charm and insouciance. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009
A surprising film with so much going for it including a lot of intrigue in Hitchcockian proportions... Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Dec 7, 2007
4.5/5
Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com Oct 29, 2006
2.5/4
Malkovich ... is utterly convincing as the mercurial man who can go from delicately sniffing truffles to garroting a Balkan gangster in the blink of an eye. Go to Full Review
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Anakin G Sep 14, 2018 Whereas The Talented Mr Ripley portrayed Tom as an accident tormented with who he was, Malkovich's Ripley is much more self-assured, a master running the game. Standout performance from Winstone & Dougray Scott as well. See more
George W Aug 10, 2018 As much as I love John Malkovich, I thought this movie was utter rubbish. Nothing compared to "The talented Mr Ripley". The story was unconvincing and lame. No suspense. Blah See more
Anakin W Aug 20, 2017 A smooth and convincing performance by John Malkovich and great writing and direction make this an excellent film. It has its own rhythm or tempo which works well to keep you involved but slightly detached, a fitting perspective to enjoy the unfolding of the great story. Although all the acting is good, Lena Headey's performance is also especially outstanding. See more
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Liliana Cavani

Director

John Malkovich

Tom Ripley

Dougray Scott

Jonathan

Ray Winstone

Reeves

Lena Headey

Sarah

Chiara Caselli

Luisa

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Synopsis The third book in Patricia Highsmith's Ripley series, "Ripley's Ball" is set in present day Italy, where art connoisseur, harpsichord aficionado, master of soufflés and genius of improvisational murder, Ripley (John Malkovich) finds his complacency shaken when he is scorned at a local party. While any ordinary sociopath might repay the insult with some mild act of retribution, the game Ripley has in mind is far subtler, and infinitely more sinister.
Director
Liliana Cavani
Producer
Simon Bosanquet, Ileen Maisel
Screenwriter
Patricia Highsmith
Production Co
Cattleya, Mr. Mudd
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Strong Language|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround
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