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Let the Sunshine in! 13 Best Summer Vacation Movies

As the temperature rises outdoors, we map out the most fun getaway movies to chill out to this summer (14 Photos)

Donna Kaufman on May 26, 2010 at 3:58PM

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Let the Sunshine in! 13 Best Summer Vacation Movies

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'The Talented Mr Ripley' (1999)

VACATION DESTINATION: Italy

In this psychological thriller set by the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, American society blonde Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow) is on a permanent Italian vacation with her rich boyfriend, Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) -- until a young con man played by Matt Damon comes along and steals his identity. The film reveals the sinister violence lurking under a luxurious paradise. On the other hand: if you were on a trip with Jude Law, and he turned into Matt Damon, and you got to eat Italian food? That would be the best vacation ever.