The Drop

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The Drop

R

Released Sep 12, 2014

1h 47m

Crime

Drama

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Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) tends bar in his cousin's pub and looks the other way when local mobsters use the joint as a temporary bank. His simple life takes a complicated turn when he finds a battered puppy. He asks his neighbor, Nadia (Noomi Rapace), for help nursing it back to health, and a mutual attraction sparks between them. However, a robbery at the bar and the return of Nadia's abusive ex force Bob to face the truth about those he thinks he knows best -- including himself.

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Critics Consensus

There's no shortage of similarly themed crime dramas, but The Drop rises above the pack with a smartly written script and strong cast.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

'The Drop' reminds us of what Gandolfini always did well: providing support, heft, and color, in the tradition of our finest character actors.

Jun 18, 2016

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Antonia Quirke

Financial Times

The film is just three degrees off being brilliant yet is always creepingly moving, and I loved its lived-in squalor.

Jan 5, 2015

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David Edelstein

New York Magazine/Vulture

As a vehicle for those two actors, The Drop is gangbusters.

Jan 5, 2015

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

"The Drop" does have a sly ending in mind and at play, a great scene really, but it doesn't match or make up for the tedious lead-up.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 7, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

It's a well-made film that may be small in cinematic stature but big in terms of smart and precise storytelling.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

As much as this critic would like to say that Gandolfini’s final farewell is a show-stealer, his performance finds a perfect equilibrium with his costars.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 29, 2022

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Manuel H

I gave this film 5 stars because nothing bothers me about it. It has atmosphere, very good actors, it is authentic and has a good story. What more do you need for a good film?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Thomas A

Thankfully, Hardy is back in great form and moving away (I hope) from gutter trash like the Venom franchise movies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Nadene N

This movie sucks. I don’t know why anybody likes this movie. I thought it was horrible. The acting is so bad. I had to leave early. The plot is so dumb and one dimensional. The lead actress was OK but the rest of the cast was just absolutely horrible. What a stupid stupid movie that should never made the theaters Seriously it was very bad.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Rosana B

Baseado no conto de Dennis Lehane, "Animal Rescue", se saiu bem nas bilheterias, público e obteve boas criticas, um suspense policial dramático, roteiro inteligente e bem amarrado e cativante, o ar sombrio e melancólico, Tom Hardy muito bem, o doguinho roubando as cenas, e ótima abertura para uma crítica social, debate criminal e principalmente questões de cunho psiquiátrico e moral, ótimo desenvolvimento e plot twist de desfecho, adorável…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Nathan B

Excellent, if largely of it's type. Strong performances, a quirky and compelling script and a bloody good watch. Utterly enjoyable, if not hugely original

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Isa B

The Drop is such an underrated film. It is well directed, well acted and it features features a beautiful puppy. Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini deliver terrific performances, in what would unfortunately be the last for Gandolfini. Matthias Schoenaerts was really incredible, as was Noomi Rappace. The emotion she brought to her character was so believable. Regarding Schoenaerts' performance, he played that shady, unpredictable character so convincingly. In terms of the writing, it was very good, but maybe it could have been better in certain instances. Choosing the right words makes all the difference when writing a suspenseful screenplay. That is honestly my only critique and it's a minor one. I do consider The Drop to be a great film, but in my humble opinion, it could have been even greater. I just so happen to love this film as it is. Both Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini are among my all-time favorite actors and Brooklyn is my second home, so what's not to love? I most definitely recommend it. 91/100

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/10/25

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Michaël R. Roskam

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Synopsis

Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) tends bar in his cousin's pub and looks the other way when local mobsters use the joint as a temporary bank. His simple life takes a complicated turn when he finds a battered puppy. He asks his neighbor, Nadia (Noomi Rapace), for help nursing it back to health, and a mutual attraction sparks between them. However, a robbery at the bar and the return of Nadia's abusive ex force Bob to face the truth about those he thinks he knows best -- including himself.

Director: Michaël R. Roskam
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter: Dennis Lehane
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Strong Violence|Pervasive Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 12, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.7M
Runtime: 1h 47m

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