adiedews Great film and plot. Really enjoyed it all unfolding And Tim Hardy was pure class as always. A fantastic thriller/ganster film.

yoyopa 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.

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.

justincward I came here to see if I could find out what happened in the end, as the characters, such as they are, are completely unengaging, and the story moves like an icicle melting. Drop by drop. I haven't found out yet.Two unlikely brothers (Gandolfini and Hardy) run a bar in New York that's a front for mob night cash deposits. It gets robbed. Meanwhile, Bob (Tom Hardy) finds an abandoned dog which he uses to court a girl (Stereotypical Female-Character), who may be involved in the robbery, or not. By this time, suspense is suspended.Tom Hardy seems to be trying to channel Travis Bickle, but his aerial isn't plugged in properly. He has no trouble out-puppying the pitbull terrier he adopts, but at times he seems to be on Ketamine or something. Petamine?The late James G. gets some funny lines, but you can't help thinking the poor man didn't look after himself at all. Which is not what you watch a film to feel.