The Drop
The Drop

The Drop

2014Movie106 minEnglish

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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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users80%
Director: Michaël R. RoskamGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Brooklyn, a bartender working at a neighborhood bar, which also serves as a mob drop point for dirty money, finds himself caught between the Chechen mob and a dangerous ex-convict. He must confront his past and protect the people he cares about as escalating violence threatens to engulf his life.

Critical Reception

The Drop received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its performances, atmosphere, and gritty depiction of working-class life. The film was noted for its strong character development and suspenseful narrative, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • A taut, atmospheric crime drama with standout performances, especially from Tom Hardy and the late James Gandolfini.
  • Praised for its authentic Brooklyn setting and compelling character studies.
  • Some critics noted a familiar narrative arc but were won over by the execution and emotional weight.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated 'The Drop,' highlighting the strong acting, particularly from Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. The film's gritty realism and suspenseful plot were frequently mentioned as positive aspects, contributing to an overall favorable audience reception.

Fun Fact

James Gandolfini completed his work on 'The Drop' just a few months before his death in June 2013, making it one of his final film roles.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Bob" (Tom Hardy) and his cousin "Marv" (James Gandolfini) run a bar that is regularly used for the anonymous drop - money paid to their Chechen landlords - and all goes fine until it is robbed. They are tasked with retrieving the money and...
John Chard

John Chard

Are you doing something desperate? Something we can't clean up this time? The Drop is directed by Michael R. Roskam and written by Dennis Lehane, who adapts from his own short story titled Animal Rescue. It stars Tom Hardy, James Gandolf...