The Drop: The return of the Mob Flick

The Drop Brings the Return of the Mob Flick

Another Casual Fridays is upon us, friends, and we’re getting right back into the thick of it with the release of The Drop, staring Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini. It’s a welcomed return to the Mobster crime drama, and a great conclusion to the career of James Galdolfini.

The Drop of the Mob

The movies introduction is interesting in the fact that it’s about a final chapter in a mob history. A neighborhood that was once run by a local crew is now taken over by Chechen mobsters that have muscled the previous owners out of their posts. It focus’ primarily on what are called Drop Bars. These Bars are all over the city and are used to move money around for the Chechen gangsters.

Tom Hardy, stars as Bob Sanginowski, a bartender in one of these so-called drop bars. The story commences when his bar is hit a robbery gone awry, and Bob and his Cousin Marv (portrayed by James Gandolfini), the proprietor of the bar, have to recover the stolen money for their Chechen mob landlords. Things get intriguing as an investigation into the robbery begins to reveal more about the people in this neighborhood and their pasts.

Rocco Steals the Show

Bob, on his way home from the bar, finds a beaten and whimpering pit bull pup left in the garbage of his neighbor, Nadia’s (played by Noomi Rapace) garbage cans. They both are compelled to nurse this puppy back to health. Once fully healed, Bob takes the responsibility of taking care of the pup, whom they have now named Rocco, while Nadia watches over him at night.

Rocco the pit-bull, besides having an intense cute factor with his smokey coat and curious stares, serves as a device that grounds Bob in the midst of this chaotic world. It’s interesting, as well, to note that Rocco serves as a mirror to Bob, illustrating his character. Rocco, gives Bob an opportunity to connect outside of tending bar.

 Galdolfini’s Curtain Call

It was good to see James Gandolfini in his final on-screen appearance. His portrayal as Cousin Marv, the embittered fallen mobster, is brilliant. Marv’s character is not only compelling, but complex as well, which makes for an excellent story. For his last movie, Gandolfini played a complicated character that was able to make a great impact on the direction of the film.

The Boss’s Call

This is definitely worth a see, folks. At least one ticket’s worth. Even though the movie does start off a bit lathargic, once you’re in it, you aren’t left disappointed.