The Drop - Moral Of The Story (Film Analysis)
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2024
- The Drop, directed by Michael Roskam, is one of the most underrated films of the 2010s. Led by an immaculate Tom Hardy, The Drop tells a small-town story about a group of broken souls chained to their former lives. Eric Deeds wants to profit from his fraudulent history; Marv wants to recapture his long-expired reputation; and Bob and Nadia both want to bury and forget their regrets. The Drop asks the audience: What defines who you are? Are we defined by our daily decisions or most consequential ones? Bob battles with the possibility that the ladder is closer to the truth.
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It's a shame there aren't more people talking about this movie, such a solid film
I think it'd be a great teaching film.
I selfishly love that I know and revere this movie and so many others don't seem to.
@@chrisdyer5879 One of my faves since it came out. Got it on bluray.
The movie is great, but the book by Dennis Lehane is just stunning. Much more of Bob's inner reflections. The Eric Deeds character is also illuminated.
Solid film , excellent cast
The biggest hint about Bob's true nature comes when he has a heated exchange with his cousin. He asks Marv, "Are you doing something that
maybe we can't clean up this time?" That's when I knew. Bob was secretly a total badass.
Haha yeah that is definitely one as well.
Right loved that scene where bob offers money to help Marv and Marv just acts like a dick and soon as bob looked Marv in the eye and says are you up to something again something we can't clean up showed that Marv and bob both knew that they won't back down Marv knows bob isn't going to let the bar just get robbed and bob knows Marv is still going to go through with it
Another moment was when Marv meets with the robber in the restaurant and he tells the guy hey don't give bob a chance ok he only needs 2 seconds to kill you so like you said after him asking Marv and this scene and then the best scene of bob calmly telling how he is the killer of Richie and then shoots him in the neck
@@joshuat5140 I know right? Definitely one of the top ten anime betrayals of all time.
I knew it when he put his finger in Eric Deed's chest
This is by far, one of my favorite movies, and criminally underrated 💯
It is for sure! Very rewatchable too.
I held off on watching it at first because it had such poor reviews. Incredible film and I agree it is highly re watchable.
Extremely underrated.
@R R Don’t worry ! I am an old Boomer fart . This is a snowball movie that will keep rolling along and get bigger as the years roll on
Idk how the Drop was so overlooked, one of my favorites of all time 🔥
Bob is his own judge and his own punisher. He tries to do no harm to anyone because of what he has already done to others in his life. He seeks forgiveness and mercy by attending daily mass but his own conscious wont let him free. He lives alone and makes sure to not get too close to anyone like he feels he deserves, to live alone. But deep down he's a good person with a good heart whos learned from his past. He helps an angel like nadia and commits one last crime but for her and for good. In the last scene when she decides to join him and come out, it's almost as though a sign from god showing that he has been forgiven and he doesn't have to live the rest of his life alone. I love this movie and will never stop watching it.
Beautiful analysis!
Facts - Tom Hardy just has away of bringing little things to the characters he plays that make you root for them even when they going ham on someone/something/ some force
The big giveaways about Bob's true nature for me: He served Richie Whelan's friends stone cold while Marv sat in the back unwilling to go near them. He wrapped up the arm with no emotion. He was never nervous around the Chechens or the Detective and he didn't blink when the Detective almost caught him getting rid of the arm. He looked worried when being confronted by Eric but it turned out he wasn't afraid of Eric, he was worried for the dog and Nadia and that he might be forced to kill again.
Saint Rocco is the patron saint of Dogs and Gravediggers. When Bob shoots Eric the dog is crying in the background. That's Saint Rocco crying "You've killed again"! Also Rocco is on Bob's lap when he talks to Chavka at the end. That's Saint Rocco with him, protecting Bob from evil (Chavka the Devil). So Bob believes he'll never be close to God, but is under the protection of both Saints and Devils?
He even buys them a drink!
He does believe in God but doesn’t want to forgive himself for his past
I think he's worried when confronted by Eric at Eric's house bc he knows he wants to kill him but fights the urge out in the open. I can see Bob almost crap his pants in excitement when Eric shows up on superbowl. I think Bob would have taken him out while wrapping the arm had he known who he was. Bob is just too cool like stone marble.
and tom hardys always a bad ass🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice! Interesting comments. Well done imho.
The Drop is probably the most underrated film of the 2010s.
Couldnt agree more, Hardy was amazing and I absolutely love James Gandolfini , RIP.
But it came out in the teens so it’s not the 2010s
I’ve seen it about 5 times now. Every time, the end gives me chills. “They never see you coming do they?”
Another underrated movie that Gandolfini was in was Killing Them Softly.
The Drop is probably one of the best movies of the decade let alone underrated. It’s a masterpiece.
It is a masterpiece. So understated and subtle. As soon as I finished watching it, I watched it again. Great film.
On a rewatch, you notice multiple scenes of the oil tank in Bob’s basement (which is where Glory Days body is).
And Cousin Marv should’ve been nicknamed Glory Days bc that’s all he talked about
So well done.
They never see you coming, do they Bob......!! Best line in the movie.
I agree, best Line in the movie. Emphasizes the subtle "cat and mouse" game between Bob and Detective Torres. Especially when you recall Torres questioning why Bob doesn't take communion, Torres questioning Bob about Eric Deeds and finally every lead he gets (Torres) comes back to something at Marvs Bar. Like Torres says "You don't see nothing."
In the end Bob also has choices. Chovka the brutal gangster always recognized what one part of Bob truly is, a cold-blooded killer not unlike himself. Chovka offers Bob a kind of brotherhood- "You think you're alone man...you're not alone." Bob knows he can go in this direction and have material success (money, power, etc.) but he doesn't want what Chovka is offering because he knows the real price of it.
The scene at 6:47 is excellent. Eric is trying to intimidate Bob, and Tom Hardy does an amazing job of implying that he isn’t someone to be messed with, but at the same time not overtly coming across as a tough guy. His mannerisms and speech are incredibly subtle. Eric is too genuinely crazy to pick up on them.
Very very good review. My only disagreement is you say Bob does not understand why Nadia rejects him after killing Eric. I think he fully understands who he is (a killer) and it's him revealing himself to her. He fully recognises that once he's revealed himself she may not love him any more.
That’s definitely a reasonable perspective. I think the way she comes to him and is tearing up and telling how he broke into her house, he thought she may be a little less stunned but I get where you’re coming from. Thanks for the comment!
@Ranid Because she's someone he wants to be with, intimately. She can reject him.
Yes! I thought this exactly. He fully expected Nadia to reject him, once he displayed his true colors.
Best line of the movie is when the detective comes into the bar to talk to Bob at the end of the movie. He looks at Bob and tells him "They never see you coming Bob, do they?"
This is antisemitic
Great movie, love mr. hardy. The best line in the movie comes after Bob shoots deeds, and he starts talking, too deeds, or himself. And he says to the dead deeds, " you embarrass me". Like that character and behavior in a human is just disgusting. I love when good becomes a monster to evil. We need more of it in the world.
Beautifully said.
That is one of my favs parts..."tired of you man" ...perfect
One Tom Hardy's best films, subtleness at its finest, always be wary of the quiet and reserved... I indentify with the character completely....
This was a severely underrated film, another underrated film is “we own the night”. I don’t see many ever discussing these two movies much..
We Own the Night wasn't bad but it wasn't close to this level of greatness. The Way of the Gun and Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead are 2 amazing criminally underrated crime films.
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 Things To Do in Denver is a perfectly fine movie, but there's a reason it's been largely forgotten. Ironically, it falls short in every way that The Drop succeeds. It is every bit as convoluted and overly quirky as the The Drop is subtle and personal.
@@vaclevsta The Drop is something else tbh. Never seen anything like it when I first saw it. One of the best to come out of the 2010's for sure.
He’s salting the ground to melt the ice. It will make solid ice turn to slush, then you can just shovel it and lay a little more salt so that guests have a safe walkway to the bar.
True, but does it symbolize something else like keeping things in control so no one slips or gets hurt? I think so.
@Hakim Habib But I just described the results of salt on ice and the reason for it, nothing more. get a life.
@@badbonzai1 My brother in Christ you’re the one AP English Teacher-ing salt on ice in a movie set in NYC in the winter. Maybe you’re the one who needs a life
Salting the earth was a tactic to poison the ground (cannot grow food) after cities were conquered and stop a resurgence. Salt *of* the earth is a Christian Biblical reference (Matthew 5:13) and refers to honest and worthy people. It's a great juxtaposition, where we see the metaphors of Marv's and Bob's desires in the one action.
It's just salt and nothing more....thank you
This was by far the most surprising movie I've seen in years. Didn't expect it to be so good and have such an amazing ending.
Bob knows it's Marve on the dead man's phone. Bob appears to not be wise to what going on around him but that is Bob's strength to appear harmless and a bit confused. As the detective said, No one sees Bob coming. 🙄
Agreeing with everyone here who thinks this film hasn't gotten the accolades it deserves! The entire cast was terrific, the plot riveting without being confusing, and the character studies fine. And thanks for your very thoughtful analysis.
Besides the broken angel there's another beautiful metaphor for Bob's nature: Rocco. You know how dogs resemble their owners? Rocco is actually a pitbull, not a boxer, as Bob initially thought; Nadia cares for his wounds and her presence teaches Bob how to care for his own damage: "he's not a dangerous dog, he was just mistreated by his previous owner" - says Nadia about the dog, meaning that you don't have to change their nature, but just help him become sociable, more domestic.
Just as Jordan Peterson said that women want a monster, but a sociable monster... that's why all movies women enjoy are like Beauty and the Beast.
This is yet another Dennis Lehane film that is amazing. Mystic River, Shutter Island, Gone Baby Gone, and now this. Each director did a great job of adapting the novel and I absolutely loved all 4 films.
I watch this film at least twice a year. Its a gem. I wouldn't mind a follow-up movie with Bob and Nadia. It would be interesting to see how their relationship, his activities with Chavka and his fear that he is unredeemable unfolds as they get older. Will he ever allow himself to take communion?
Interesting analysis on a (mostly) forgotten film. Reminds me of some of Leon Thomas' early videos.
Thanks!
I always keep coming back to the scene of bob under the red light, so powerful. Underrated film, and my favourite film of all time 🙏🏻☺️
One other symbol is the drop safe itself.
Like the barrel with the body inside, it spends the movie there as a presence, waiting to open. But in the end it isn’t the contents of the safe that matter, but instead who is guarding that safe. What opens instead of the safe is the violent side of Bob.
I have seen The Drop at least 15 times in the last couple of months. I first began because of James Gandofini, but some of my current favorite actors have kept me coming back so many times. Tom Hardy, Mattias Schoenarts, and Noomi Rapace , and John Ortiz - what perfect casting.!! I must say, I did not translate the significance of Gandolfini's connection to his Father so apparent . All the characters hod so much dimention, weight, and nuance - wonderful direction. I wish there could be many more films like this . .. congrats to the writer and director as well. Thank You for many rich hours . . . thelaughingface.
salt melts ice and snow on the ground. if you dont do it on your property and someone slips you are liable. great video, love the movie, keep up the good work
I LOVE Marvs call to Eric after the fact. Obviously it would be easy for Bob to know it was Marv seeing as he probably knew the number. But just the silence for the first second or two and then both of them putting it all together in the silence that persisted before they both hung up. Bob told Marv about the frequency and the large extent of Marvs fuckups in that phone call without even having to say a word.
I need to watch this again. I was blown away by this film when I originally saw this. Great analysis
The salt scenes were very powerful and that was very intuitive of you to spot that. Salting the earth, or sowing with salt, is the ritual of spreading salt in the soil of conquered land by the conquerors, in order to, either symbolically or literally, prevent crops from ever growing there again, thereby preventing the conquered from rebuilding
Or and I’m not a history major or nothing but hear me out maybe bob does that to melt the snow and prevent re-freezing cuz the movie takes place in New York in the middle of winter. Wild concept I know but maybe I’m right
@@pxnk_n_disorderly Maybe the director needed something for him to do.
@@pxnk_n_disorderly 😂 I was thinking the exact same thing…I guess not everyone knows salt melts ice…😂
Love love love this analysis. I love this movie and Tom Hardy is a master at his craft. That subtle smile at the end. All actors in this movie are masters. You gave words to what I just felt instinctually. Thank you!
Great movie review. A movie you can not see only once. You learn something new every time. I know there is no such thing as a perfect movie but this came very dam close. It carries a message that hits humanity to the core. Something most movies lack
Exactly, after the first time i was so shocked. Plot twist, but not in the usual way like in many Hollywood movies. It felt totally different.
I was so shocked after the movie that i went back to certain scenes, because they had a totally different meaning.
Like the scene where Nadia tells Bob that Eric has killed Richard Whelan. I read Bob‘s reaction as being very uncomfortable due to fear of what that guy who harassed them was capable of. The same for the scene where Eric threatens to abuse Rocco. Bob‘s expression turns into hatred. But since he seems so harmless, one could understand that Eric ridicules him for his emotions of anger. Now i know it was not just normal anger as i can feel it - it was deadly anger.
This is my favorite Tom Hardy role and movie. Great analysis!
Great movie, horribly underrated. Unfortunately, your incredible channel is underrated too. People should appreciate properly the wonderful work you do in your videos, this accurate and wise criticism . Greetings from Brazil.
Bob was a very lonely man, and a good guy. He is also a killer. He had a kind heart, but is able to unleash his violent nature. We idolize that in our world, and like to see those guys win. Look at the warriors that we raise up as "heroes". So, if you didn't mess with him, you'd never know the other side of him.
Glory Days paid all his debts back. He never messed with him or his cousin. Still, he died.
This is absolutely one of my favorite films of all time. Brilliant acting by Hardy, Gandolfini and Noomi Rapace!! I grew up in Brooklyn and Hardy was SUPER-convincing as a guy from my neighborhood!! Your analysis of this film was mind-blowing!! As much as I love this film you gave me a much better perspective and I now feel the need to watch it again! Thank you!!
I think Matthias, Eric Deeds, beat them all in the acting department. Bravado hiding hurt and fear. Wanting but not knowing how to get what he wanted. Just showing small glimpses of his vulnerability. Much more depth than Hardy showed but with only a few minutes of screen time.
I liked the final scene with Deeds . He had always assumed he had Bob totally intimidated . Bob wanted peace and to buy his way out of it . When Deeds decided to up the price , that is why Bob told the Richie Whelan story . You could see Deeds’ balls shrivel up when stuff only a pro would know came out of Bob’s mouth . It is only when the name Glory Days came out that Deeds slipped back into his delusion ,confident that he was the Master again. What isn’t stated is I am sure Bob figured that Marv was behind this robbery . It was probably the moment that when that first bullet hit Deeds he had the senses on overdrive moment where he totally realized he was no where near being the scary thug that he thought he was.
Bob is loyal to his cousin and that's why he did the murder. He is basically the embodiment of loyalty, the Russians see that in him and that's why they spare him. He's a good friend and ally to have. Even by the way that he treats the Russians, always with respect, like when he pours them the most expensive whiskey they have. Bob is not trying to usurp their power and he accepts his place in the food chain with dignity. What a great character.
Aw man, one of my favourite films ever. I love it when I have to work for it but it looks like you worked harder, great video!
It’s one of my favorites as well, for sure. Good to know there are people out there with good taste 😂
@@LifeIsAStory One movie that I haven't seen talked about much, but I think is quite rich is The Yellow Handkerchief. Figured I'd put in a request before your myriads of forthcoming subscribers start asking you to do comicbook movies.
Spot on, even your "I think" doubt moment. You're humble like Bob. Thank you very much.
Honestly to me it always seemed like he killed more then one. Especially when Marv says he wraps up the hand like he's done it a hundred times.
Searching and searching for the full movie of this online and came across your review.
I've watch the movie once and it left a burning impression on me due to the endless subtext behind every word of dialogue.
Have previously read many reviews and assessments on this movie and the original source material.
When I watch the movie again I'll come back and comment further, especially on the salt scene.
Watched collateral last week with a critical mind...
There are a lot subtleties in the dialogue, you may be able to watch some things I didn’t. Great movie, as is Collateral.
Outstanding breakdown of one of the deepest movies I’ve ever had the privilege of seeing. You brought to light many subtleties in the movie I didn’t initially take note of. Viewing your breakdown has made me appreciate this great movie and the acting in it even more. I thank you for this.
Thank you for this Video. Watched the movie today and came here looking for an explanation for the mirror Scene after Bob shoots Eric and has Erics face with Bobs cloth on. Really liked your Take on that.
I would Like to add Something as well: Bob says "who has 10 Grand" but actually does have the Money laying around. I assume its his half of the Money from the murder of Richie and He never touched it, showing again his way of redemption.
WHooooaaaaaa. I never made that connection. He could have been using the murder money for something good, like Nadia and Rocco's safety.
At the end of the movie, Bob’s redemption is the sound of Nadia’s footsteps returning.
But is it her footsteps. The look on his face tells me they arent.
Watching it tonight with wifey! Ive seen the movie back in 2014 and remember really getting invested in hardy, he plays bob soo soo well. Hope wifey loves it.
Excellent analysis of one of my favorite movies. This movie turned me on to Dennis Lahane, who has been responsible for several great movies. Thanks for taking the time to create this insightful video!
I think you're spot on except for the end. Everything you said is what we want and hope for Bob and Nadia. But we're not shown her coming back out. We only hear the screen door open and shut, leaving us to wonder if she did return, or if it was just one of the neighbors. We hope for the redemption, but are left to wonder.
Amazing analysis of one of my favorite films. Thank you..!!! 🙌
New sub. Looking forward to more of your insights.
Tremendous analysis. Thank you! It is a great film and should be better known.
It's based on a short story titled "Animal Rescue" and that's just a perfect title. All of the focal characters are abused dogs that need to be rescued. Eric Deeds and Gandolfinis characters can't overcome and learn to trust or be vulnerable and it literally eats them. Bob and Nadja are able to rescue each other because they find Rocco. Rocco gives them the courage to let each other into their lifes and open themselves up, despite the walls they built around them. When they find and rescue Rocco, it's entirely ambivalent whether they rescue Rocco or Rocco them. In the end, they are all dogs in need of a little rescue.
I think that's a bit of an ovesight in this analysis, if you allow me the critique. That Bob, Nadja and Rocco are all three injured creatures. Only because he looks tough and sober doesn't mean he isn't vulnerable. If you look at Hardys acting, he is playing Bob very submissively, right down to body language. He almost literally runs around with his tail tucked between his legs.
Superbly put...I need to re-watch the movie.
Also,from what I’ve learned since,the Producers of the film searched high and low to find that exact coat. Kind of like a submissive dog,the coat.
И я заметила как у него изменилась походка после убийства.
One point missed here is that with Bob, it's not just that he's some wounded puppy, lol - it's also an act. That protects him, in part by not appearing to be dangerous when he is. The mob boss guy gets it. He's appraising Bob in that last scene and going, "okay, Bob is an actual tough guy."
Late to the party but I’d like to add one of the moments Bob shows his true nature (amazing acting) when he’s at Eric’s house and Eric confronts him bon is away from Eric for the most part but there is one moment where he looks directly at his eyes for a while with absolutely NO FEAR before looking away again and it is CHILLING. Screams killer.
I thought almost the same, but it was when he pointed his finger in Deed's chest
I really enjoyed watching Bob's character arc too. How he goes from passivity and an avoidance of responsibility by allowing others to make decisions for him to building up the courage to take initiative, with Rocco, with Nadia and with Eric.
I wanted to take a second to say how magnificent your review of this movie and its characters was. The movie brings out so much of the human condition. Thank you for your fine analysis.
In the novel, the character Eric Deeds, was having "relations" with his cell mate Padgett, when he was locked up in S. Carolina.
When Eric is released, he heads to Padgett's house, who was released months before to pick up some drugs that he will sell for Padgett.
Padgett initially told him they would split 60/40, but when they discuss it at the house, Padgett tell Eric the split will be 80/20 due to the fact that Padgett is supplying the narcotics.
Eric ends up shooting and killing Padgett, his girlfriend and his brother and lighting the house on fire with Charcoal.
He fails to secure the drugs because the fire immediately gets out of control and engulfs the entire house in heavy black smoke.
When Marv said to deeds “In the bar the other night, you made my cousin nervous. You don't see that often.”
I knew bob was a badass and possibly plotting something. He wasn’t nervous wrapping up the arm and nervous around the mafia but it seems like he’s nervous not because he’s scared of deeds but now he has things he cares about that he has to protect (Nadia and Rocco) and now he’s going to have to make things ugly lol
Love the ending to where he throws that arm in the water while dog walking and the cop comes by and leans in and says you seem like a good ole guy bob but when they get close its to late
"He was going to hurt OUR dog." When he said OUR, Nadia breathes in deeply. She undstands his motives are benevolent will survive. This is the climax.
Dude, pouring salt on the ice & snow makes it melt.
Love this film. Watched it just recently again, and every inch of this film is perfect. The short story/expanded novella by Dennis Lehane is also amazing. I’m the pages of this story, Eric’s character is expanded on in chilling ways. He is a killer, which makes the ending feel even more like a tense western duel. I love this commentary on the film; you are doing good work.
Bob goes from killing in cold blood to killing for the protection on the ones he cares for
Indeed. That's definitely worth pointing out.
Whoa! Excellent analysis, my friend. I so loved this move, and have been flashing on scenes remembered quite frequently. I'm so glad to have found your comments and opinions about this excellent piece of film making! I'm a middle aged licensed social worker and long time professional musician. I look forward to seeing more of your comments and evals. Thanks!!
I love this movie and liked what you had to say about it. I have to say that I had very little sympathy for Marv. Your remarks made me reconsider this. But still! Re the potato peeler scene, I've always assumed that it was actually Eric who left Nadia scarred. She didn't do that to herself--Eric did--but she's too embarrassed/proud to admit it to Bob. Think about it--if you were going to hurt yourself, is that what you'd do? It doesn't really make sense. Whereas if Nadia were in a fight with Eric, I find it very likely that he'd grab the first thing at hand--a potato peeler--and either hold it against her neck...maybe he didn't even mean to really cut her...? You know this movie is based on a short story called "Animal Rescue," and when I watch the movie I think, "Who is the animal? How are they being rescued?" When Bob is in the car near the end of the story and says he doesn't think he can be forgiven, he looks down at Rocco, who looks up at him adoringly. In that moment I felt that Rocco symbolized God's love for us, His willingness to forgive us. That's just me.
My last thought (and I wrote this in the comment section of another video about this movie)--When Bob shoots Eric, it really is a life or death situation. Eric is holding a gun on both Bob and Nadia. If Bob had given Eric the $$ the gangsters would've killed him. Bob tried everything he could possibly do to peacefully get out of the situation. If this were a different kind of movie--a story set in the Middle Ages, or Seven Samurai or something, Bob would have totally been the hero. It's just that the setting is contemporary...not that I'm saying he's not a killer...he is.
I would shoot anyone to protect my family and not feel any guilt. Bob still didn’t comprehend but Nadia I think would intervene in time and help Bob understand that death is warranted in extreme situations
Great assessment of the film including motivation and symbolism. You nailed it.
The red light in the bar scene is brilliant.
Great analysis. It’s also not lost on me that Eric is suppose to be Bob the entire movie to the audience. Bob was never scared of Eric, he was only scared of what Eric was going to make him do to him. Something he didn’t want to be anymore.
My favorite scene is a tour de force by Matthias. In the minutes before Eric is killed he is asking Bob to get the money. Bob stalls, turns the lights out and Eric’s face shows that he is afraid. Things aren’t going the way it’s supposed to. He realizes he’s the one in danger. Matthias is amazing in this scene.
Yes, i could feel his balls shrivel. Everybody was so good in that movie.
This movie was Sooo good. The Cast the story the execution of all of it. Cinema Gold
A true modern gangster classic for sure.
This movie, and the parts that make the sum, is a masterpiece!
If you want to read a book that expands the underlying narrative of this movie, Dostoyevskys 'crime and punishment' is perfect. The charecters of good vs evil the acts of crime, paying back to society's expectations and in the end redemption, all have played out this exceptional work.
It's allegory (albeit to a lesser sense) is used in other movies, 7 psycopaths, killing them softly but in the Drop it's done perfectly. Anyway I thought you may enjoy seeing where a trove of screen writers get inspiration from.😊
@peterharris38 Thank you for your recommendation! This movie is so well written and based on a short story itself, by the way. You can always tell when a movie is written lovingly from the great works and ideas of the past, certainly Crime and Punishment being one. Plus, the acting is stellar, the pacing is top notch, and the suspense palpable. Highly rewatchable. Thanks again!
Sickkk movie. Tom Hardy is the man. After I saw him in Legend, I'm watching all his movies
I really. appreciated your analysis. I felt much the same about this great film. Thanks.
Beautifully put together. Thank you ❤
This movie is crazy underrated.
In the book, Eric kills three people after getting out of jail. One of them is his former cellmate (it is implied that Erics cellmate used to rape him in jail) this whole chapter in the book really adds more depth to Erics character, he becomes more intimidating and you have some sympathy for him because he is a weak and broken person trying to get some respect and become feared by people.
Hardys a badass. This movie just sky rocketed him to being my favorite actor. I got a serious man crush on him and I'm currently binge watching everything of his.
Almost everything he's done is rated 7 or higher which is unheard of for a actor. I'm super excited to because I was running out of things to watch that are rated above a 7 and I somehow have only watched one of his movies.
Tom has 50 films👍✌️🔥
I just watched this movie and it is one of the best films I ever seen. Problem is, I can’t get anyone else to see it. Anyways, I believe the pouring of salt is usually a symbol of “warding off evil”. I think they are using this as a foreshadowing device for the viewer.
Great review 👍
I enjoyed your comments on this movie very much. I do not usually watch violent crime movies. This film, however, caught my attention and I ended up watching it more than once. What makes the movie so good is the presence of the dog and the theme of redemption, especially how the love of animals can lead we humans to depths of feelings we thought were long repressed. I found the juxtaposition between the criminals and the innocent, playful dog to be quite moving. The dog was too cute to pass up! I thought it was well-acted and well-written throughout the movie. Sister Anne McFadden, OCD
Love this movie. I am a huge fan of James Gandolfini, which is why I was so interested in it. I ended up reading the book, which is fantastic. I actually got it in the free bin at a book store. And then bought the movie on dvd. One of the best book adaptations I have ever seen.
Great storyline, Tom Hadry's character & love that ending the bar scene at the end. I get caught up in good films, I appreciate others offering their analysis of the story.
Your analysis helped me digest the movie I just watched and appreciate it more. Thanks!🙏👍
P.S. He's pouring salt on the ground because it's icy, and salt on ice helps the ice melt, making the road less dangerous in winter.
You’ve done an amazing review. Thank you.
Salt in catholic cannon is used in exorcisms to be used against the corruption of evil. St Paul also writes Col. 4:6:”Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” This is the part right before the Chechens inquire Bob and Marc about the robbery.
The above comments regarding salt are really intriguing. Since Bob is seen in church might be worth pondering matt 5:13
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.”
Might be meaningful…
In context salt has meanings…
Love that.
Great movie! The part where they opened the back of the van and you could hear the muffled screams of a man being restrained while he had a huge bolt drilled right through his ankle into the floor of the Van, just sent chills up my spine. What a brutal scene.
Great breakdown, my first time Watching "The Drop" shocked I never heard or seen it before also one of those cool moments when you stumble across something that surprises you because of how good it is.
Collateral another Underrated movie, seen these both over 10x.
Wow, that was awesome. You articulated into words many of the thoughts going through my mind. Although, I could never have summed it up the way you did. It's like everything made sense when I heard you talk about these gritty & well acted scenes.
Your insight into what was actually taking place made me feel like I wish I had your talent. Very well done. I'd like to hear you do some more movies.
Many earth/pagan religions believe that spreading salt on the ground around one's home or business can prevent evil spirits from entering. Although this movie does not explore that subject, but rather Catholicism, I have always interpreted Bob's scattering salt to suggest two different meanings to the viewers. On a practical level, he is spreading salt to melt the ice and keep the pathways safe to walk on. On a spiritual level, he is trying to keep evil from re-entering the bar.
I love your analysis of these characters and films. I was wondering if you could do an analysis on Sam Carlson from the movie “Close”. She’s a bodyguard and her character is based on Jacquie Davis, one of the worlds leading female bodyguards. Also she’s the reason I became a P.I. and do guarding as well. She’s played by Noomi Rapace who’s in “The Drop” as well 😉
Thanks so much for your excellent analysis! I loved this movie, and agree that it was "criminally underrated." Re the salt on the snow: I believe salt is supposed to keep people from slipping on the snow. I used to live in Michigan decades ago.
I love this movie and I love this review. I thought the broken angel scene was overtly demonstrating Nadia's desire to fix Bob. However, I didn't catch the allegory of their initial scene together. The fact that Bob thinks the puppy is a dangerous animal while Nadia only sees how sweet the pup is and could be. I never caught that allusion to Bob's nature. Well done!
The ending for this film and Lucky Number Slevin are my two favourites. Great movies and criminally underrated!
I really like your take on this movie. Once I watched it, it’s worth watching over and over
Wow. Great video. Really made me appreciate the film more. I host a movie podcast and we do a show where we rank ten best films of each year. Long story short I thought my 2014 list was complete but you’ve definitely made me rethink it and now the Drop will probably make it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I love a spiritual redemption story.
In some spiritual or folk traditions, the act of spreading salt is believed to have protective or purifying properties and ward off evil.
Masterfully described; well done, sir! 👍
This is one of the most authentic depictions of someone on the spectrum in film.
i thought at the end, bob was smiling at the THOUGHT of her coming back out, casue he knew she would, and that the sound of escalating hurried footsteps, sounding like they were coming from his side, down the sidewalk, was bob about to get popped like marv did, and bob heard it and was resigned to his fate and didnt bother looking, like marv. i guess that wouldnta made sense if the chechens just offered him the bar, which didnt seem like a play. glad i watched this analysis & glad i was wrong. great content!
Great video..only thing is Eric didn't have the gun to Nadia in the last bar scene it was still in his waistband when Bob shot him, yet I could be wrong lol, again great video and awesome movie 🎬 👌👌
never judge a book by its cover: relates 100% in this movie. not only do you see the table of contents but enjoy the entire book portrayed in this movie masterfully.