Review of The Drop (2014) by Spangle — 21 Jul 2015
As expected, The Drop is a crime drama. It never really reinvents the wheel at any time, but it does follow the best elements of the genre and executes them very well. In addition, it is a fantastic starring turn for Tom Hardy and the late James Gandolfini.
If anybody still had doubts about Hardy, this film (as well as his entire filmography) should be solid evidence that he is one of the best actors working today. He is the perfect guy for this role and he knocks it out of the park.
Noted author Dennis Lehane's script is very well done and the dialogue works throughout. The film is also well directed and well paced, never becoming boring. You are constantly invested in the goings ons and though there are a good number of moving parts, it never gets hard to follow or feels cluttered.
For a first time screenwriter, that is pretty good and shows that Lehane's talents as an author (namely Gone Baby Gone, Mystic River, and Shutter Island), can translate to the big screen not just in adaptations, but also in his penning the script.
Overall, The Drop is a good crime drama that soars thanks in large to its acting and good writing.
This review of The Drop (2014) was written by Spangle on 21 Jul 2015.
The Drop has generally received positive reviews.
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