I did not read Ms. Highsmith's novels. My sole reference was the Jude Law and Matt Damon movie, which I couldn't help comparing throughout this beautiful series.
I noted: Andrew Scott's Tom Ripley looks to be a man in his thirties, not like the young man played by Mr. Damon. Damon seemed more like a recent college student, whereas Scott left school a good decade or more ago.
Jude Law's Dickie Greenleaf impregnated a local Italian girl, who drowned herself to spare her family's honor. That story isn't used in this series, but it cemented Dickie's masculinity, in contrast to the lovelorn Mr. Ripley, who oozes with homosexual desires.
The series' actors are impressive. The Roman detective all but steals the show from Tom Ripley in every scene. But I keep falling back on the movie, where Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge was exceptional in her rage against the social-climber Tom. In contrast, Dakota Fanning's eyes show more anger than her scripted words. Gwyneth also dressed like a rich lady, whereas Dakota is channeling... Minnesota.
The B&W cinematography is sumptuous. The landmarks in Rome, the Amalfi coast, Palermo, and Venice are beautifully shot. There is comedy in the banter, a wise cat, and splendid clothing. Freddie Miles is played by UK singer Sting's gender fluid daughter, which I personally found distracting.
Brush up on your spoken Italian. Pick up words and nuances. All the actors put in a great effort.
The series is excellent, and I recommend it highly.
I noted: Andrew Scott's Tom Ripley looks to be a man in his thirties, not like the young man played by Mr. Damon. Damon seemed more like a recent college student, whereas Scott left school a good decade or more ago.
Jude Law's Dickie Greenleaf impregnated a local Italian girl, who drowned herself to spare her family's honor. That story isn't used in this series, but it cemented Dickie's masculinity, in contrast to the lovelorn Mr. Ripley, who oozes with homosexual desires.
The series' actors are impressive. The Roman detective all but steals the show from Tom Ripley in every scene. But I keep falling back on the movie, where Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge was exceptional in her rage against the social-climber Tom. In contrast, Dakota Fanning's eyes show more anger than her scripted words. Gwyneth also dressed like a rich lady, whereas Dakota is channeling... Minnesota.
The B&W cinematography is sumptuous. The landmarks in Rome, the Amalfi coast, Palermo, and Venice are beautifully shot. There is comedy in the banter, a wise cat, and splendid clothing. Freddie Miles is played by UK singer Sting's gender fluid daughter, which I personally found distracting.
Brush up on your spoken Italian. Pick up words and nuances. All the actors put in a great effort.
The series is excellent, and I recommend it highly.