Alain Delon makes me question my heterosexuality, violently interrogate it.

Delon's film all the way. He's both charming and disquieting, a blend that's perfect for the Ripley character. At times it did feel like everything was just going through the motions but it was well done and engaging, so not much of an issue.

There are quite a few differences between this and 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' which tries to make the audience understand and even sympathize a bit, maybe, with Tom. That is next to impossible in Clément's version wherein the character is fascinatingly cynical and, of course, Delon being Delon, a whole deal more cool. The film is nicely shot and initially gripping but loses momentum somewhere along the way.

The relation between Tom and Phillipe is more understated and the lack of real dialogue between the two compliments the overall story. Their relationship is much more intense and Tom's desire for a different life is very stirring.

Very solid crime drama, directed by René Clément in a straightforward, workmanlike but appealing visual style. Alain Delon is rivetting in the lead.

Romy Schneider makes a very short cameo in the beginning.

#885

I was astonished at M. Delon's ability to make his character crackle with an amoral vivacity. Talk about lack of impulse control!

Great... I'd have to see the newer version again to decide which I liked better. (Just checked, my snap judgment for the Damon version was 79, so this one wins by 1 point).

The talented Mr. Ripley was fun but this version is better. The ending was the best.

855

The differences with two versions, Plein soleil and The Talented Mr. Ripley, are huge. For example in the latter version Ripley is more victim of circumstances - kind of survival running for his life - while in the original version he was more self-assured what he's doing. Then again remake contains more tricky details and twists and better ending. As a movie Plein soleil is more compact package.

9+ amazing

This version of "The Talented Mr. Ripley" has a significantly different ending than the novel (and the 1999 film). It feels out of place, but otherwise maintains a pretty dark tone. Delon's chilly, unflappable performance as Ripley stands out in contrast to Damon's more troubled interpretation. Otherwise, the two films are quite similar and hit almost all the same major plot points. Both are fine in their own right, and I would say if you've seen one, you probably don't need to see the other.

870

Clement has fashioned a tightly paced mystery with an excellent performance by Delon.