believe it or not but bruno ganz and dennis hopper are gay in this movie, and no, I will not elaborate on that.

Dennis Hopper in a cowboy hat is best Dennis Hopper.

Wenders' play on Patricia Highsmith reminded me a lot of Truffaut's Shoot the Piano Player in its defiance of genre convention: The emphasis on atmosphere over conventional plotting and payoffs, Zimmerman's comic ineptitude as a hitman, the unexpected texture in the relationship between Zimmerman and Ripley, the loaded soundtrack, the cameos by Nicholas Ray, Sam Fuller and Jean Eustache, etc. Gets a little too loosey-goosey in the final half hour or so, but one of those movies you want to live in.

Adapted from the novel Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith, The American Friend has gone on to become appreciated as one of Wim Wenders’ most highly regarded films, and it's a beautiful study of male friendship from the German filmmaker.

Starring Dennis Hopper as professional art forger Tom Ripley, it's an excitingly creative and skilfully executed suspense thriller with some tremendous off-balanced editing captivatingly delivered by Peter Przygodda.

It observes events set in motion by Ripley after he recommends an innocent picture framer, Jonathan Zimmermann (Bruno Ganz), he knows who may be able to be convinced to commit a contract killing after believing he previously disrespected him at an art auction.

Hopper and Ganz have some marvellous back-and-forth together as antagonists, and there's an apparent enthusiasm for the filmmakers and movies who Wenders shares favourable inclination towards such as the set pieces in a Paris Metro station echoing the practices of Hitchcock.

Much like a baby or dim child, I really liked this movie for its use of the color red

"You make things, I don't make anything... except money"

Very atmospheric, melancholic slowburn thriller set in the gloomy streets of Hamburg and Paris. The atmosphere is the best part about the movie for sure, the plot is just there to support the overall atmosphere. Great acting by Bruno Ganz but especially by Dennis Hopper, on what drugs was he? Loved his acting, quotes, him on the train scene, the selfie scene, what a character. Also some pleasant and steady pacing, some super thrilling scenes in the metro and train and a powerful ending.

Tonight my dreams will surely have The American Friend's score in the background. With nail biting action sequences, cinematography capturing neon lights and the city of Hamburg beautifully, and Dennis Hopper inexplicably breaking your heart as Tom Ripley-- Wim Wenders truly delivered in this neo-noir. And if none of that sells it to you, the Nicholas Ray and Samuel Fuller cameos should!

Dudes rock

It’s interesting to compare this to Ripley’s Game (2002) since both films are based on the same book. While the general plot is the same, execution is wildly different. Dennis Hopper’s Tom Ripley is somehow more dangerous and wild but also more vulnerable while John Malkovich’s Tom Ripley is a manipulative sociopath. It kinda blew my mind that Wim Wenders cast both Nicholas Ray and Sam Fuller as American gangsters.

"What's wrong with a cowboy in Hamburg?"

"Daniel's probably awake. Will he remember me? 'My father had a moustache. We lived near the harbor in a building that's been torn down.'"

"I'm afraid this is going to be painful in any language."

Still pretty confusing even on a rewatch, but such great cinematography, music, and acting that it doesn't really matter. Ganz and Hopper both kill it, as does Lisa Kreuzer. The train and subway scenes are wonderfully staged. And I love the weird little details like the random guy falling off the moving walkway, and the visible arc of electricity when Jonathan gets shocked by the TV.

assistir esse filme com o meu pai enfurecido e reclamando do meu lado foi a melhor experiência cinematográfica que eu tenho em muito tempo

So basically the same plot as ripleys game and sort of good. There was a bigger emphasis on Jonathan handlers well and the Jonathan here is better than in ripleys game. Although the author of the novel actually liked Dennis hoppers performance I thought malkovich was better at showing this almost reptilian way Thomas ripley thinks. Hopper I think is able to show the strange homoerotic relationship he develops with Jonathan better but his ripley seems more like an out of control American than someone who delights in fine art. The end though I did like his glee over covering up the murders feels so surreal it’s lovely.

Beautiful bromance movie

Bit too chaotic to really settle in my head rn but love the look !

Amazing, tense and atmospheric thriller.

The plot is a little Byzantine at times, and requires your full attention, but the film does a really good job of explaining what is happening without loads of dull exposition.

The colourful cinematography is brilliant - a lot of the shots of both morning and sunset are amazing - and the shabby and run down feel to Hamburg is perfect for the story.

Bruno Ganz and Dennis Hopper are both excellent, but it is arguably Ganz who steals the show as a man reluctantly dragged into a dangerous world.

The tension is done very well in a couple of scenes, particularly on the train, and I liked the way the violence appeared to be rather clumsy and unprofessional, as it should be.

The score is really good and helps to create the downbeat, strange and slightly unknowable mood of the film.

Absolutely brilliant; highly recommended.

Weird, gritty and good

Based on image alone this is exceptional but its plot is sort of confusing and seemed unnecessarily slow.

Beautiful expressionistic imagery. Cinema at its very purest. Cinema represents the essence of life itself, and this film only supported my claim. I had extremely high expectations as Wings of Desire if my fifth favorite film. I really did love every second of this masterpiece. One of my new favorites!