tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643714587047748844.post2899808731153296962..comments2023-12-05T22:38:15.929-08:00Comments on Fr. Dennis at the Movies: The Drop [2014]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643714587047748844.post-47090508095912331482014-09-13T09:42:07.648-07:002014-09-13T09:42:07.648-07:00It was a wonderful film. After a long summer of mo...It was a wonderful film. After a long summer of movies intended for children and teenagers, thank goodness there was something finally coming out of the pipeline for adults. Yes, The Drop is well-written and acted as you say. Allow me a couple of very brief comments, please.<br /><br />Tom Hardy’s “Bob” is an extraordinarily crafted character, but you don’t see it right away. Indeed, he looks vulnerable, and he is truly peace-loving. Detective Torres, beautifully portrayed by John Ortiz, pays close attention to nuance, and he gradually comes to terms with the not-so-obvious. It starts with an interesting observation. It turns out that Torres attends the same early-morning Mass as Bob, but he notices that Bob consistently abstains from receiving the Sacrament. You ultimately find out why.<br /><br />This film hits you with twice the power after you’ve seen it. It’s almost impossible to discern how this perfect Dennis Lehane screenplay is coming across and playing with the viewer. It’s like taking a powerful, centrally-acting medication that doesn’t kick in for hours later. <br /><br />“Nobody sees you coming, do they Bob?,” asks Torres at the end. What a beautiful ribbon and bow to put on this lovely gift to movie goers. It’s enough to chill your spine.<br /><br />As an addendum, a guilty pleasure for me is seeing the great James Gandolfini in one last role, one that required a good measure of “Tony Soprano” to make this story work. My Jim rest in Peace.<br /><br /><br />Dr. George S. Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192808455667643412noreply@blogger.com