Christina Reviews *Purple Noon (Plein Soleil)*

          
         Purple Noon is the French version of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley. Years and years later, it would be remade into the version we all know starring Matt Damon and Jude Law. The French version stars this really hot French guy named Alain Delon.

       I don’t really know what to say about it, other than the fact that Alain Delon was hot.  This is why I should never be hired to critigue serious movies starring good-looking guys.  And I liked the fact that the title was arbitrarily changed to something completely pretentious.

       The main premise is that the devious Tom Ripley kills a man named Philippe Greenleaf and then assumes his identity.  Alain Delon does a really good job being devious.  He's the kind of good-looking guy you'd never suspect.  The movie ends with a great shot.  But I promise, this review will remain spoiler free.

         Three stars.  It's OK.  Nothing spectacular.  I think the main appeal is Alain Delon and the fact that it's in French.




         *Edited on 6/19/11*