Diary entries forIn the Realm of Ripley
In the Realm of Ripley
Nice pen There is nothing more creepier than Ripley walking with his hands in the pocket. He was so exhausted of going upstairs and downstairs. I thought Freddie was a woman. Italian people are always suspicious about everyone especially Mr. Ripley. I love that everybody is asking him questions and investigating him and he is answering the questions with so ease and living his life like there is no problem. Inspector Ravini was a very unique person My thoughts changed time by time about Ripley: At first I thought he is such a naive person. But then I recognized that he is such a snake. Then, he is such a masterful and a tricky person. Then, He is also vulnerable. By this you can see that Andrew Scott is an enormous actor. He made us feel all that. Caravaggio's version was so good. It was weird to see Marge being good with Tom. Arrivederci Tom Ripley. Benvenuto Timothy Fanshaw. And more.............. It was so enjoyful. What an experience and what an end.
In the Realm of Ripley
Estas desde el segundo hasta el último capítulo a punto de tener un ataque de nervios, es como constante
In the Realm of Ripley
The same story, but told in a different way than in the movie. When it comes to the visuals, the series is simply stunning. Italy is portrayed with a noir, 1960s movie vibe that immediately draws you in. In the film, Richard and Marge are introduced as carefree, wealthy young people enjoying a glamorous lifestyle. He is a narcissist, while she is the sweet, artsy girl. Marge comes across as gentle, naive, almost like a wounded bird - charming but also a bit gullible and helpless at times. Tom, on the other hand, is meticulous and well-prepared for his role when he arrives in Italy. The couple seems optimistic and warm towards him from the start, and everything goes smoothly - until Freddie enters the picture. I really enjoyed this shift, as it highlighted Tom’s hostility towards Freddie. In the end, Marge despises Tom and is the only one who truly suspects him of being the murderer. In the series, however, Tom is clumsy, and most things seem to work out for him purely by chance. For instance, the whole sequence of dragging Freddie’s body felt absurdly careless - he leaves the bloodstains for hours, relying on the late hour and everyone being asleep to keep the stairs empty, and even walks past a large blood spot on the steps three times without noticing it. His conversations with the couple are awkward, and it was harder for me to believe that Richard genuinely liked him. Marge, by contrast, is suspicious and vigilant from the very beginning. I appreciated this change - it made her character seem more intelligent and inquisitive. Richard, on the other hand, felt bland. It fits the narrative of him being lost and unsure of what to do with his life, but in the movie, Tom’s attraction to him was much more believable. Interestingly, the series reverses Marge’s attitude toward Tom: in the end, she somewhat believes his story. As for Freddie, his portrayal felt off. He was openly hostile right away, which seemed strange. In the movie, his attitude towards Tom is more subtle - slightly cynical and skeptical rather than outright rude after just two minutes of knowing him. Aside from the visuals, another aspect I really enjoyed was Inspector Ravini. His inquisitiveness and the way he carried himself built up the tension much more effectively than in the film. There was something about his presence that made me want to light one and quietly sit in front of him. That said, I have to admit it felt a bit ridiculous that he didn’t recognize Tom and Dickie as the same person - his disguise, with that ridiculous wig and mustache, was hardly convincing. All in all, it was time well spent and, in my opinion, quite a solid adaptation. And of course, John Malkovich’s cameo - chef's kiss.
In the Realm of Ripley
Beautiful adaptation, brilliant directing and a marvelous, unforgettable performance of Andrew Scott. One of those interpretations destined to mark a career. *One of the best TV series of the year*.
