Ripley Under Ground

Tom Ripley, now living a comfortable life in belle époque Paris, finds his past catching up with him when a former associate threatens to expose him. Ripley becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving art forgery and murder, resorting to his old manipulative and murderous ways to protect his carefully constructed identity. The situation escalates as he attempts to cover up his crimes, leading to further deception and violence.

Ripley Under Ground received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its suspenseful elements and Barry Pepper's performance, many found the film to be a pale imitation of previous Ripley adaptations and criticized its convoluted plot and lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many feeling it failed to capture the psychological depth of Patricia Highsmith's character.

• Barry Pepper delivers a competent performance, but it's not enough to elevate the film.

• The plot is convoluted and lacks the sophisticated tension of earlier Ripley stories.

• Lacks the psychological depth and chilling charisma of previous adaptations.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's plot, finding it underdeveloped and less engaging than expected. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a thriller but felt it ultimately fell short.

This film is based on the second novel in Patricia Highsmith's series featuring the character Tom Ripley, but it was released after the third novel in the series ('The Ripley Games') had already been adapted for film in 2002 as 'Ripley's Game'.