I think the recent Talented Mr. Ripley borrowed imagery from
this film. It's interesting to note that Purple Noon was shot
not long after (it was released in 1960) the book was
written, so it really captures the time period. I liked
Talented Mr. Ripley in that I thought the time period was
well-researched, even down to the choice of music such as "Tu
Vuo' Fa L'Americano," which is from a 1960 Sophia Loren
movie.
Jeff
> I accidentally* saw this movie via Netflix last
night. I'd been meaning to
> read some Highsmith since her books were discussed
here last year, and
this
> certainly was interesting. The bright lighting and
scenic tours around
Italy
> keep it from being noir, according to definitions
this non-film buff has
> been reading here, but to me the "Three Coins in the
Fountain"/"Roman
> Holiday" look of the movie made the plot points more
startling by
contrast.
> (I wonder whether this contrast is unintentional or
purposeful.) We also
> remarked on its odd gorelessness, which may or may
not tie in with the
sunny
> scenery.
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