The Drop (2014)

Fall 2021 Viewings (35 movies items)

"Viewing: 2nd Format: DVD Thoughts: I don't recall thinking much of this movie the first time I saw it but I'm glad I gave it another try because man is this a solid little sleeper of a crime flick. It may just be that I didn't appreciate enough the powerhouse acting trifecta of Hardy, Rapace and Schoenearts. Or maybe I overlooked the awesomely gritty Brooklyn backdrop and the almost 70s era crime flick stylings. Whatever the case, I was glued from start to finish this time around. Gandolfini in "

Tom Hardy (10 Favorite Movies) (10 movies items)

"Bob Director: Michaël R. Roskam"

An average movie

“I already saw this movie but I was quite eager to check it out again.The main reason I watched it the first time around was because there was such an interesting cast involved. However, even though I have to agree with everyone else that the cast was indeed really good, to be honest, the story itself was decent but nothing really amazing. I mean, I have to admit that it definitely had some potential but there were just too many things that didn't really work for me. First of all, the whole concept of the 'drop' was interesting but just too limited. Apparently, the makers were aware of that so they did add another major plot about a dog and they tried to mix these 2 storylines rather awkwardly. Concerning the dog angle, it was a rather obvious gimmick to show that the main character was act” read more

Movies Re-Watched in 2017 (9 movies items)

"October 22nd Directed By: Michael R. Roskam 3rd Viewing Original Rating: 3.5 After: 4 Favorites Before -- Favorites After --"

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Noomi Rapace Films Viewed by Kathy (10 movies items)

" Director: Michaël R. Roskam Based on the short story 'Animal Rescue' by Dennis Lehane Starring: Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini, Matthias Schoenaerts, John Ortiz, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Michael Aronov Bob Saginowski 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, for help nursing it back to health and a mutual attra"