Why Ripley Felt Different

This video essay analyzes Netflix's Ripley, starring Andrew Scott, and directed by Steven Zaillian. Ripley is a dark lesson in suspense that captures the mechanics of murder in a way no other television show has. If you want to understand what made Ripley such a unique experience, then this video explains all.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Steven Zaillian
2:04 The Mechanics of Murder
6:20 Directing is Details
9:35 Hitchock's Lesson in Suspense

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[Victrola]

The cat being the only witness, the sound of the detective's notebook everytime he opened it, the amount of compliments Tom's pen got - small details, but it is was I enjoyed most in this version. Yes, here we were the silent observers like the cat, making notes on Tom's every calculated move because the camera made sure we noticed and the beauty of the way he handled every situation!

[TheMisterGriswold]

Dickie's murder was one of the most disturbing things I've seen on screen. "Tom, help me." Just brutal, and so sad. Perfection.

[RH]

Bloody loved Ripley. Its style, languid story telling, humour. I’d argue it’s not a remake, it’s a new interpretation of the novel

[g.flesch]

Andrew Scott was perfect as Ripley. Amazing performance. His face is so expressive. Do not even need words to feel the character.
The photography is spell binding. The beauty of the Italian town that is crumbling but still beautiful as it crumbles.

[mikeymike]

I didn't want my ride with Ripley to ever end! Superb storytelling and photography!

[elforkedroad]

Sensory overloaded with beautiful precision.

[dorthy]

"To incriminate the viewer." That is an excellent description of a key element of this story. I think that incriminating the reader is one of the most important elements of Highsmith's novel. This is just one of the critical elements of this excellent novel that Zaillian got so right.

[veronicab]

Has everyone noticed how the ONE TIME colour is used is when the cat steps into last droplets of blood?

[bedofromkokstad]

This version was brilliant! Entire episodes dedicated to single murders.... Slow, exhausting and frustrating. Gave a lot of emphasis on the "why" of Ripley. Loved it.

[bongieger]

Ripley was SLOOOOW. But even as someone that 2x speed listens to all youtube videos I NEVER found myself impatient. The speed, in fact, felt extremely refreshing.

[tednugent]

Want to give a shoutout to Mauricio Lombardi, who plays the Inspector. Amazing performance

[nbac]

I firmly believe that all the criticism this adaptation got is from the people who wrongly understood that this is a remake of the 1999 film, when in reality it is yet another adaptation of a novel.

[paolofusco]

as an italian, watching the series in original language, i must add the perfection of the dialogues spoken in italian by the various characters (both italians and americans)

[msjsq]

I loved it so much!!! And shot so beautifully it hurt!!! Completely different than I expected. I'm so glad you showcased it!!! And Andrew Scott killed it, pun intended.

[michaelpennington]

This review explains exactly why no one could ever unsee this magnificent production and performance.

[Arcananine]

I think a "How Andrew Scott Perfected Ripley" video would be great.

[outlawjesus]

Just finished this series today and fell in love with it. Andrew Scott is phenomenal in this, but I feel like Italy stole the spotlight. Well done.

[fenraven]

It grabbed me from the first few frames. The b&w presentation was amazing! Every scene was carefully planned and lit, and the varying perspectives took my breath away. Best thing I've seen in ages.

[harryfloros]

I read Patricia Highsmith’s Talented Mr Ripley recently and these clips are brilliant visualisations of her scenes. This is not a remake. This looks like an excellent adaptation of the book as if the Matt Damon and John Malkovitch films didn’t exist or were disregarded completely.

[MemoirsofaGamer]

This version is masterful. The actors are SO GOOD. You can see they know more than theyre saying to each other in the performances. I loved every second of it