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Switzerland

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Members say: Great acting, Great writing, Clever, Confusing, Absorbing
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What first appears to be a standard cat-and-mouse game of wit and wiles soon becomes a dance to the death. Who is the cat and who is the mouse? And who will make it out of Switzerland alive? More…

It’s 1995 in the Swiss Alps, and the reclusive crime writer Patricia Highsmith is visited by a genial young man, sent by her New York publisher to convince her to write the final installment of her best-selling Mr. Ripley series.

1h 30m | Already closed | 59E59 Theaters / Theater B (Midtown E)
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Member Reviews (19)

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Great acting, Great writing, Clever, Confusing, Absorbing
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Clunky

See it if Audience seemed to like it. Laughed at what I thought were pretty lame jokes and attempts at high minded wit. Male actor was OK.

Don't see it if Dialogue cringe worthy at times.Actress not convincing but then this role is written so over the top not sure anyone could make it believabl

Also Tries for smart, profound and witty - fails miserably.

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Confusing, Slow

See it if You're a huge fan of The Talented Mr. Ripley

Don't see it if You don't want to get lost in this confusing play

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Critic Reviews (16)

Helen Shaw
February 15th, 2019
“Murray-Smith’s ‘Switzerland’ is part of a long tradition of writers writing about writers, and with few exceptions, it’s not a good idea. The subject’s actual work almost always puts the ersatz stuff in the shade, and trying to insert a play between a writer and her creation tends to be an exerc...
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David Gordon
February 14th, 2019
“‘Far from a tense, edge-of-your-seat thriller with twists that make you question everything that's come before, it is, in fact, the complete opposite: a genial, suspense-free two-hander that aims to surprise but cuts itself off at the pass every time. At least Foster's production is kind of fun,...
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Marina Kennedy
February 15th, 2019
“With incisive dialogue, excellent staging, and outstanding performances, the two-hander is an intense thriller that is captivating audiences...There are unexpected twists and turns...The performances by Scott...and Petzold...couldn't be better. They master Murray-Smith's gripping dialogue and th...
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David Finkle
February 14th, 2019
"Saying much more about what transpires during the tense, intermission-less 90 minutes would be transgressing on Murray-Smith’s fun, fun heightened by Gmoser’s lighting and absolutely maximized by Dan Foster’s on-the-money direction...Whether attendees for whom Highsmith is an as-yet-unacquired t...
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2 min walk. Consistently tasty Northern Italian cuisine served in casual and intimate environs. Try one of their delicious homemade pastas.

TripAdvisor Ranking: 4.0 out of 5 stars with 97 reviews

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