I just finished reading the original book. It is the first of five novels. It is also the beginning of Ripley's deviation from the normal track. In fact, the film has already demonstrated the dramatic tension very well. , the addition of Kate Blanchett's role is also good to enhance the viewing and conflict. However, the delicate psychological descriptions of the female writer Patricia Highsmith in the original book are difficult to reflect in this way of expression, just like why Tom wanted to kill Dicky. In the film, Dicky exposed Tom's lies, and also clearly said Tom was so boring that Tom killed Dicky in a fit of rage. In the original, it was a more subtle emotion, Tom felt more and more that he couldn't get Dicky's attention, or according to his homosexuality. Tom's love gradually turned from love to hate, and then killed Dicky on the boat. In short, such a delicate change of mind cannot be fully expressed in a movie, and the performances of Matt Damon and Jude Law have interpreted this change to the maximum. Another change is that the character of Marge in the book is a naive and low-emotional little girl who doesn't doubt Tom at all until the end of the story, while Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie is empathetic but sensitive and vulnerable, only she is firm Think Tom killed Dicky. Another big difference is that the movie treats Peter as the second male lead in the second half, also to help enrich Tom's image, and his death brings the film to a climax at the end, and Peter is just a walkthrough in the book. supporting roles, and didn't know Dicky and Marge. There are also many big and small differences, including that Tom in the movie is almost completely gay, while the book shows a little tendency through psychological descriptions, which requires much restraint.
Almost 60% of the original book is written with Tom's ideas, but this is also what I am most obsessed with. It may be related to my sensitivity and resonance. In short, the movies and novels are very exciting. Anthony Minghella is really a great director. Unfortunately, he died young. There should be more masterpieces left for us. Thank him.
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