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Ripley's Game (2002)
Enjoyable but no match for "The American Friend"
Malkovich is great - but that's no surprise. He always is. The rest of the cast pales somewhat in comparison. I liked the aestheticised atmosphere and the beauty and elegance of the Italian locations.
Wim Wenders of all people made a better version in 1977. In that version Dennis Hopper is perfect as Ripley.
You have to decide who like you best as Ripley. My opinion: anyone but Matt Damon. I also liked Alain Delon in "Plein Soleil" in the French 1960-production. And of course: Make sure to read the brilliant novel these movies are based on.
Time Share (2000)
A real flat tire
This movie is embarassing for the good actors in it - meaning Nastassja Kinski and Timothy Dalton - particularly with regard to Dalton who is an actor with tremendous screen presence. The script is half-cooked, the pace is off and the dialogue is lamer than in a TV-sitcom. The most likeable characters in the movie are the kids- and that doesn't say much for an adult romantic comedy. I was sorely dissapointed.