Directed by Michael R Roskam this is truly a under-the-radar gem of a film.
Tom Hardy plays Bob, a quiet, reserved bartender at his cousin Marv's bar. The bar happens to be a "drop bar" which is a place illegal gambling money is dropped off.
This crime drama is dark and brooding throughout. It makes sense that The Drop is written by Dennis Lahane (writer of Mystic River and Shutter Island) who adapted the film from his short story "Animal Rescue". It once again shows how good Tom Hardy is and is a fitting farewell for the late great James Gandolfini as cousin Marv. Also on show is Nadia, played by Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) she holds her own on the screen.
This is one of those films people will easily miss and don't be one of them. It has a slow, deliberate pace that perfectly builds suspense. The Drop is a character driven film that constructs each scene with great dialogue and fantastic acting.
The director allows his characters to inhabit the world they live in. Following this up with a great wardrobe and set design it really helps to bring everything together and add to the authenticity of the film. A stellar cast and great story make this film truly great.
9 out of 10.
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