Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Jim The Drop (2014) ****In Brooklyn, there's a bar used as a money drop by dangerous Chechen gangsters. Bob (Hardy) works at the bar for his cousin Marv (Gandolfini) who runs the place.Marv had a problem. As a result, Bob has a secret that has haunted him for many years.In the present time, Marv gets stupid again. Placing Bob and himself in danger. Initially, Bob seems to be a timid unambitious drone. He curries obsequious favor with the Chechens. But, he acquires a puppy, then a girlfriend (Noomi Rapace). Someone comes along to threaten both.This film is a quality drama, without the rolling gunfire and chase scenes currently in vogue. Well crafted and well played by the entire cast. Good pacing and effective cinematography. The film is a narrative about the motivation and character of the main cast.In the climatic scene, all is revealed as Bob takes care of his problems. Also earning the respect of the Chechens.Some might find the film to be too sparse. Not enough action and melodrama. But, there is tension and fear aplenty. Clues are there for us to pick over at the conclusion of the story.

WubsTheFadger Short and Simple Review by WubsTheFadgerFirst off, the film opens up to Tom Hardy explaining the gangster business and how money is carried throughout the towns. At first, the story seems to be a hit, but it falls flat in the middle. The film takes too much time developing Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace. All in all, the film had promise but falls short in the middle. The ending is well done but it doesn't have a huge impact because of the tiresome storytelling endured through the middle.The acting is very good. Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace perform very well and James Gandolfini truly is one of the best gangster actors ever.The pacing is awful. The film is very slow in the middle and sometimes seems like a never-ending movie. The ending makes up for the slow pacing though. The runtime is also overlong.Pros: Interesting story, good acting, and a good beginning and end Cons: Slow pacing, an overlong runtime, the middle part of the film is very slow, and wasted potential when it comes to the storyOverall Rating: 6.0

adrian-43767 Clearly, this movie carries some violence and might not be everybody's cup of tea, but it is pillared by superb performances by Hardy - perhaps his best to date - Gandolfini, Rapace and Schoenaerts.Good dialogue, strong direction, impeccable photography, and a very credible storyline make this one of the more unexpected gems I have watched recently.Well deserved 8/10.

michaeltrivedi I want to give this movie a solid 8 out of 10. Tom Hardy is a very interesting actor. Locke was a great film, and of course he's had his hands in the Batman movie and will also star in the Venom movie. He just has a bad ass quality to him, it may be his voice, I don't really know.The Drop is a bad ass movie. I love Boston crime dramas, they are just so cool and calculated. It's like it's own genre of movies, like Mystic River and The Departed, all revolving around crime. I would through in Manchester by the Sea as well. Take all those movies, add them up, subtract a little, and you get The Drop.Great Solid Fun!