It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

The movie is wildly uneven but lively and timely - in its own surreal way

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace are my two favorite actors. I truly think they're both brilliant. But this movie...ugh. The script was WEAK to say the least and I cannot believe I'm saying this but Hardy's performance was... not the best here. Ugh I feel sick even writing this. Honestly I thought his character was mentally handicapped, but at no point was I led to believe that was the point. I loveee Noomi Rapace but I could not for the life of me figure out what the point of her character even was???? Why was she there? Why does she even matter? I don't mind a slow burn of a movie as long as it's reallyyyy going somewhere... this wasn't... at all. Gandolfini plays a complete idiot who decides to try and dupe these eastern european thugs bc???? he used to be the man and now he's not. Honestly when after I asked "what is going on?" then I said "who cares"??? The cop....WHY WAS HE EVEN THERE????? what did that character really even contribute to the story? I was checking the time so often throughout this movie it was upsetting. It's an 1:46...felt like an eternity. weak weak weak script. oh god and the cinematography... good god. That blurred POV, slow reveal crap was GOD AWFUL! An incredible cast had no idea what to do with this mess. I gave it 4 only because of Hardy, Rapace and Gandolfini and my deep admiration for all of them.

The DropThe strength of the feature lies upon its mild yet powerful drama where even though it is back drop upon this massive gangster street genre, it still seeks for its little moments that gives the appropriate depth to its amusing characters. Michael R. Roskam's brilliant execution surpasses its genuinely moving script that even though never gets big enough for screen, is still effective. Tom Hardy has done some decent work along with Noomi Rapace and James Gandolfini on his supporting side. The Drop stands alone in terms of its unpredictable plot line and the amusing bits installed in characters that helps them bond and communicate easily with the audience.

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.

If you think Tom Hardy is an average actor, You need to watch this film I am sure it will change your opinion. Of all the films that I have watched of the same genre it out stands most of them. The acting was superb and so was the direction. Every minute of this movie will keep you stick to your chair.