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The Drop

The Drop

2014
Drama
Crime
1h 46m
Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living - no matter the cost.
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The Drop

2014
Drama
Crime
1h 46m
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Rated 24 Sep 2014
7
57th
If the film lacks one thing, it's a strong sense of forward momentum. The character interactions exude a healthy dose of palpable tension, allowing each scene to work fine on its own, yet it takes a heck of a lot of time for them to coalesce into a meaningful whole. Regardless, it packs enough of a punch to warrant a viewing.
Rated 12 Sep 2014
70
77th
The Drop is a movie that sets a strong stage, gives us the most basic of a plot, and then lets its characters have at it. They go about their business, we follow them, it all seems tense but otherwise pretty low-key, and then the violence hits and we're all left shocked. That's the formula it uses and it does it well. It's got great acting, strong writing, and it's very entertaining for most of its running time, even if it doesn't have quite enough content for a film running over 100 minutes.
Rated 20 Dec 2016
68
52nd
A touch on the slow side, but interesting enough. The performances were impressive; Hardy in particular does very well with an understated but challenging role. If the content feels a bit thin, the resolution, subtle as it is, is worth sticking around for. Decent.
Rated 16 Jun 2020
69
73rd
Fuck around and find out.
Rated 07 Dec 2017
89
96th
Intensely gripping crime drama, which can be largely attributed to two factors, Lehane's writing, and Hardy's acting, both of which blew it out of the park. Hardy's portrayal of Bob could have been simple and boring, but he made the man so mystifying-ly interesting that I could not help but love every minute of this movie. It might not have made a splash when it came out, but "The Drop" was one hell of a piece of cinema.
Rated 06 Jun 2015
7
57th
The Drop is one of the unsung gems of 2014. This is a slow burning, character driven crime drama that boasts a stellar screenplay and compelling performances. Tom Hardy gives a mysterious and understated 'Brando-esque' performance. And in his final role the late, great, James Gandolfini gives a fitting masterclass. Compared to the glitz, glamour and glorification of most crime dramas, the understated realism of The Drop evokes grounded story telling, seedy characters and a brooding atmosphere.
Rated 06 Jan 2015
98
98th
THE most satisfying movie I saw in all of 2014. Hardy and Gandolfini create lives just out of their postures, or the way they sigh or raise their eyebrows. The violence is realistic, neither flashy nor ostentatiously gritty, growing naturally out of the world these people inhabit and the choices they make within it. It's ultimately upbeat, even life-affirming. And the great twist that sells it at the end isn't a cheap, plot-based one, but one that grows out of character. It made me cheer.
Rated 31 Mar 2015
55
39th
I like the poster and Gandolfini's (last) performance. But I don't like Noomi Rapace and that I could sense that this is a short story stretched to a feature length script.
Rated 20 Jul 2015
80
83rd
Extra points for introducing us to this understated character who can take care of business. Tom Hardy gives an exceptional performance as a tough guy that nobody sees coming. He seeks no praise or glory for doing his job. He wants a life of his own, and understands the rules of the game. Noomi Rapace was also good. James Gandolfini also gives a good performance as the insider who plans the mob robberies. This is a slow burn, and breaks some common conventions of violent mob portrayals.
Rated 20 Nov 2023
82
65th
I'm going to guess that what kept this from being successful was that in order to hide the ultimate reveal, the first hour often has characters behaving in ways that seem weird/ implausible. For instance, the fact that the mob guys expected the bar guys to find the thieves & get their money back seemed bizarre to me. Isn't hunting & punishing the one thing mobsters do best? But as the film progresses (carried by EXCELLENT performances) it makes more & more sense & that reveal was worth the wait
Rated 22 Sep 2014
75
46th
This is such a slow burner. The payoff is interesting but it doesn't come soon enough. The real reason to see this movie is because of Tom Hardy. He's phenomenal in this film. James Gandolfini also does swimmingly in familiar waters. To me though it was just missing that extra oomph. Not exactly sure what they should have done differently, but overall I just didn't fall in love with it. Still if you're a fan of slow burning character studies then this is definitely worth seeing.
Rated 24 May 2022
78
78th
It's a slow movie with a lot of dialogue and not much action most of the time, and that is why it worked so well. It spends time building up a cast of characters that are memorable and that you grow to care about. Then there's the addition of worrying over something happening to that lil' puppy of a dog, all the time. A very stellar cast with performances that are subdued and yet incredibly strong, I very much enjoyed this crime thriller. The cast really holds it together whenever it stumbles.
Rated 10 Nov 2014
68
32nd
Decent. The acting is okay, with Gandolfini being the most impressive, and the story is interesting enough to keep up with, but not terribly exciting or enthralling to remember it. The contrast between the two stories, one about the missing mob money, another about Tom Hardy learning to take care of a dog, work well for developing his character arc and his relation with Rapace's character. Still, it's overall just decent, but not a bad way to spend two hours.
Rated 01 Nov 2014
40
8th
I don't know if it's just me, but I found this movie to be tedious and pointless. There's barely any pacing to speak of, simply because fuck all happens. Especially the first half, where a semi-decent crime story seems to be set up, only to be interrupted by countless and endless scenes involving a girl and a dog, boggles my mind. Hardy truly does a great job with what got handed to him, but his character can only be described as empty and lifeless. Actually, make that the whole movie.
Rated 30 Sep 2014
95
97th
Slow-paced but expertly written, it has an awesome narrative. Hardy was incredible in this in the same way Rocky worked, with his simplistic outlook (though this goes in interesting directions later) on life, and Gandolfini did a great job too. When the violence happens it is intense like violence should be, and everything just works really well.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
80
85th
Slow paced and gritty crime drama. Hardy is outstanding as usual. Based on a short story by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote the screenplay. And there's a novel called The Drop available too, which seems to be an extended version of the original short story (correct me if I'm wrong).
Rated 28 Sep 2014
76
72nd
Paradoxal because this film is utterly slow at moments and yet it never ceases to grab and hold your attention. The plot isn't overly dramatical or violent but the story is solid, the atmosphere is just right and the roles are brought to perfection, which makes this an enjoyable, even recommended watch.
Rated 26 Oct 2014
86
71st
An excellent crime film, tense and absorbing. Tom Hardy gives a memorable performance, full of reserves of tenderness and violence, and Gandolfini shines in his last role as a two-bit hood fantasizing about being--once, almost--Tony Soprano. In fact, all the performances are good--Schoenaerts, Rapace, and Michael Aronov in particular. Roskam still has to learn how to tell a story, but he is gifted at creating atmosphere, realizing character, and generating interest and suspense.
Rated 03 Nov 2014
51
17th
Have no clue why the film is centered on Hardy's violent simpleton instead of the much more shaded and compelling character Gandolfini created.
Rated 29 Dec 2014
72
64th
Strong performances in an otherwise mediocre film. Tom Hardy stands out and is both a great and a poor choice for the role, as he does a great job selling us on being a non-Hardy like character which eventually comes back to being a typical Hardy character.
Rated 27 Sep 2014
88
71st
I kept remarking on how good this screenplay was, but when the credits rolled and I saw Dennis Lehane's name, it all made sense. Here's another tense, mysterious thriller from the man, with solid direction to boot, that lets the characters drive the story. Hardy is borderline brilliant as the dim, sweet, unassuming bartender. Structurally the film can waver on transparency (heavy musical cues, scenes ending mid-moment for the mystery's sake), but it works because of how strong it is narratively.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
54
40th
A bit better than Bullhead, but Roskam's ceremonial tone truly matches Lehane's script/short story, in a way that resembles Clint's masterpiece Mystic River. The Drop, however, stumbles upon characters that are only part of atmosphere, they never feel enough organic to make us care about them. The film never actually begins or ends. It just punches, not always hitting the mark.
Rated 05 Mar 2015
70
70th
A strongly written script that Roskam has made in to an atmospheric, dark and low-key crime. The strong performances progresses this story forward as the character takes center stage, Hardy is again very captivating but so is Matthias as Eric. A tragic figure which is both scary and destructive but also someone that is quite aware that he is going insane and everything is slipping away from him.
Rated 27 Dec 2014
70
58th
*tears up at the sight of Gandolfini*
Rated 03 Feb 2015
70
55th
I tend to enjoy this type of low-profile crime flick, and The Drop was no exception. Cool cast, relatively low stakes, some intimidating/flawed characters.. Works for me! But the only real surprise here is Hardy giving a neat performance as a seemingly simple schlub. Everything else is more of the same-ish.
Rated 28 Apr 2015
6
55th
James Gandolfini does the Tony Soprano accent in this so this is now what I imagine happened to him if he went into witness protection and was a complete moron. Tom Hardy does possibly the worst New York accent I've ever heard. It was an ok movie but the pace is a bit off and it takes forever to get to a really good ending. I think casting someone a little less brooding than Tom Hardy would've made it better as you never felt any danger for his life as he's such an animal.
Rated 03 Dec 2015
78
71st
This is a good crime drama. Tom hardy is great in the lead role and the rest of the cast does a fine job. The script keeps you interested and wondering. The relationships of some of the characters are complex. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 26 Jan 2015
80
32nd
A cold-hearted film about rough life in Brooklyn. James Gandolfini does not disappoint in his performance as a washed-up gangster. The surprise in this film is Tom Hardy's ability to play a subdued role. His lines are spoken almost without being noticed - and as the lead role, this quietness sets the tone for the film. The script has a few twists worth remembering, but most of the what the film says about life in crime-filled neighborhoods has been said before.
Rated 08 Sep 2015
67
53rd
Slow burn crime drama, a cute-as-hell puppy, and Tom Hardy with that grade A beard make viewing this a must.
Rated 24 Dec 2014
75
67th
Gandolfini and Hardy both give excellent performances, and the film has a nice air of tension about it. There's nothing earth-shattering or profound here, but it didn't feel like two hours wasted. Entertaining.
Rated 25 Nov 2014
81
53rd
Builds a great mood, a really intriguing blend of Stephen King suburbia and Nordic noir. It's not perfect, but I found myself really intrigued by the turns the story took, and Hardy and Gandolfini both do great, subtle work.
Rated 16 Aug 2015
84
85th
Admittedly,at times, the pacing may be a problem, but The Drop is more concerned with its expertly crafted elevation of tension. Hardy's subdued performance is worth the slow burn as the payoff is cheer-worthy. With just over a 100 minute running time, this left me wanting a bit more.
Rated 24 Feb 2015
70
29th
The cast is pretty solid throughout with a particularly good performance from Tom Hardy. Drags a little bit and the story isn't anything special but it's a good little crime movie.
Rated 29 Jan 2015
73
34th
Actually the story is not as interesting as it seems. However, these incredible actors make "The Drop" watchable.
Rated 05 Oct 2014
73
54th
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Rated 10 Jun 2015
75
52nd
Not to bad and Tom Hardy was damn good.
Rated 04 Apr 2015
80
85th
An entertaining Tom Hardy plays the quiet man just trying to stay out of trouble. Good performances by Noomi Rapace and James Gandolfini.
Rated 02 Jul 2018
80
89th
Very enjoyable. Good actors, nice setting and on-point tension.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
80
80th
Story slow at times, but not terribly so, and patience is rewarded when everything gels perfectly at the end. The excellent portrayals probably belong more to the casting director than the actors themselves since they're all pretty much in typical character. Detective Torres sums it all up precisely in a 5 word observation made almost in a whisper--and which would be a major spoiler.
Rated 03 Feb 2017
61
58th
not boring
Rated 04 Jan 2015
62
34th
It's a simple story but Roskam manages to make it confusing with his directing. The quality cast is underused, except Schoenaerts. What a way to go for Gandolfini.
Rated 16 Aug 2015
79
54th
Watch til you drop. I liked this movie quite a bit, it really keeps you in the dark for a long time and you just don't see some things coming. This was a pretty good film for James Gandolfini to go out on. It won't win a bunch of awards, but it's a crime-drama that is enjoyable. Gandolfini can do crime well from his Sopranos days. Tom Hardy plays a different kind of role where he's quite soft-spoken and I'll never complain seeing Noomi Rapace in any film...
Rated 11 Oct 2018
80
73rd
2018/09/23
Rated 13 Dec 2015
82
53rd
Tom Hardy, atta boy, wonderful performance.
Rated 04 Dec 2023
80
88th
Tom Hardy diablement efficace, et très impressionnant dans un rôle viril, qui lui va comme un gant. Excellente ambiance, faite de rebondissements imprévisibles, de suspense, et de romance avec Noomi Rapace.
Rated 27 Mar 2015
85
44th
a well acted film with an interesting plot. gandolfini is fine in one of his final film appearances, rapace is good as the maligned nadia and hardy is terrific as bob the barkeep...
Rated 11 Feb 2015
3
65th
A subtle and slow paced drama. Hardy is excellent as the introvert with-everything-to-hide-bartender and Gandolfini gives a solid farewell. - Good
Rated 29 Dec 2016
60
6th
decided not to watch
Rated 14 Dec 2014
65
40th
As like most, I found this movie to be fairly pointless. However, this was quite an entertaining, pointless film with great acting from all the "mains" and a solid but very safe script. I've got nothing against cheap thrills.
Rated 22 Feb 2015
80
75th
RIP, James Gandolfini. ;_;
Rated 06 Jan 2015
41
36th
Derivative slow-burn blue-collar crime flick, elevated slightly by Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. The story is unremarkable, although Hardy is impressive as usual.
Rated 21 Jun 2023
60
42nd
Plot 9/20 Fiction 11/20 Casting/Acting 14/20 Worldbuilding 14/20 Entertainment 12/20
Rated 29 Sep 2014
80
54th
An entertaining mob thriller with a great performance from the always reliable Tom Hardy.
Rated 19 Jul 2015
80
64th
80.000
Rated 26 Dec 2014
2
59th
Quite a good film. Story wise it's a little thin, but the acting makes up for it.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
75
83rd
If the script is The Drop's body, Tom Hardy's portrayal of Bob from Brooklyn is its soul. Hardy gives the performance of a lifetime and portrays one of the most intriguing characters to ever grace the screen.
Rated 20 Feb 2020
99
83rd
"But you're still in the life." "Me? No. No. No, no, no. I just tend the bar." James Gandolfini's final film and a brilliant performance by Tom Hardy, softspoken bartender who learns to take care of a dog. First logged January 10th, 2015.
Rated 13 Jul 2015
70
54th
It's a bit slower paced than I expected. A bit meandering with the more suspenseful plot elements. It all leads up to a great climactic scene in the end, but overall it's no extraordinary work.
Rated 29 Jun 2021
10
96th
rewatch. why is this not everybody's favorite movie. beats me. anyway I wonder if Hardy and Rapace ad-libbed that whole "my mom and his dad, they wuz sisters" exchange.
Rated 01 Jan 2015
65
47th
Good international cast, but slow pace made the story hard to follow or be too invested in
Rated 11 Nov 2015
80
67th
Surprisingly good. Tom Hardy is brilliant, as usual.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
70
19th
The Drop zeigt Tom Hardy genauso, wie ich ihn am liebsten sehe - und zwar in jeder Szene! The Drop ist ein solider Mafia Thriller geworden nach der Kurzgeschichte von Dennis Lehane. Regie führte der Belgier Michael R. Roskam mit seinem Hollywood Debüt... die ganze Rezension und dazu passende Mafia Thriller gibts auf cinegeek.de
Rated 01 Jan 2016
77
63rd
Wonderful slow paced tension building. Hardy in his element.
Rated 03 Jan 2015
71
61st
Senaryo merak duygusunu canlı tutacak kadar ilginç ki izleyiciyi ekrandan uzaklaştırmadan hikayeye bağlı tutmak bu tarz durağan filmlerde zor olan bir notkadır. Ve tabii ki Tom Hardy.
Rated 05 Jan 2015
65
73rd
Very good.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
75
65th
Good characters, setting and atmosphere, but the story was a bit stagnant. Noomi Rapace is miscast in my opinion (among an otherwise excellent one) and it kind of messed with my enjoyment of the film. The ending is fantastic.
Rated 26 Mar 2018
6
44th
Strong performances in this fairly satisfying crime thriller but it didn't draw me in enough to care for the outcome.
Rated 12 Sep 2014
64
19th
Hardy gives a fantastic performance, but these kinds of stories about the pathetic death of the gangster have dried up a long time ago.
Rated 04 Jan 2017
89
90th
a crime movie but realy its a love story but really its a heartwarming movie abut a dog.
Rated 19 Dec 2015
70
37th
There's nothing wrong with this, really, but it didn't resonate too much with me.
Rated 08 Sep 2014
89
92nd
This is a roller coaster ride that slowly keeps going up for the first two acts, only to drop (did I just do that) ferociously for the final act. Great script, subtle performances. If you don't like this movie, you can't be my friend.
Rated 03 Jul 2015
50
25th
A slow burn movie that doesn't quite pay off. The whole dog subplot was just dumb.
Rated 17 Apr 2015
63
60th
Not a bad small-time crime thriller at all, set in Brooklyn. Rapace is a great actress.
Rated 20 Sep 2014
74
34th
Bob (Tom Hardy) tends Marv's bar and hides the Mob's money. Marv (James Gandolfini) wants to take the money and run. Bob just wants to take care of his new dog and build a relationship with Nadia (Noomi Rapace). Things grow complicated. Dennis Lehane expanded his short story with mixed results; the character drama is effective, but the crime drama is mostly rote, and the focus is often hazy. Still, the direction is good, and the performances (including Gandolfini's last) are mostly strong.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
81
88th
Very good performances makes this mediocre script quite a pleasurable watch
Rated 03 Mar 2018
70
41st
Tom Hardy is great as always, but The Drop is a little slow moving for its overall content
Rated 18 Sep 2014
90
82nd
Gritty, dramatic and full of realism. Tom Hardy is on the top of his game, portraying the silent and secretive lead character of Bob Saginowski. Lehane wrote a crafty screenplay, with enough light hearted moments and enough twists to keep you focused. It is grounded in simplicity and sometimes that makes for an intriguing complexity when it comes to the grand finale. Another top notch crime drama.
Rated 24 Dec 2014
40
23rd
Maybe there's a good film to be had by watching this but I gave up waiting for the film to start about half an hour in. What's this crap with the dog? Get on with it, please
Rated 18 Jan 2016
80
59th
Slow paced crime drama. While its parts get together too late, there are some other things to enjoy.
Rated 03 Oct 2022
75
75th
Finally watched this tonight. It felt long, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Sometimes takes me awhile to watch a movie that features someone that passed away shortly thereafter. Love Gandolfini of course. This is an understated gem of a movie that just isn't quite very good, but is still recommended and well acted overall. 7.5 for me, but one I move to a 7 vs up to an 8 on a 10 pt scale.
Rated 23 Sep 2015
100
51st
good movie
Rated 27 Feb 2015
67
55th
Gets a pass for the acting, and the fact that I love mob movies.
Rated 02 Oct 2019
84
75th
Seen 2x
Rated 28 Nov 2023
75
64th
A decent drama, dragged up by the cast.
Rated 03 Aug 2018
59
38th
A weak payoff to an average crime movie that never really took off.
Rated 13 Jan 2015
80
77th
But mama, I'm in love with a criminal

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