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September 12, 2014
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Tom Hardy Steals THE DROP in Gandolfini’s Final Movie Performance
— Posted by Kenny Miles
My initial reaction to The Drop is simple and expected: it is fantastic to see James Gandolfini on screen one last time! In a role he provides extra depth beyond what is call for he will be missed. Audience’s better show up to make this a hit. I think they will. He deserves it. It is the collaboration with Dennis Lehane (as a screenwriter which compliments his work with Gone Baby Gone and Mystic River) that makes this such a fitting final movie for Gandolfini. The dark and gritty thriller kept me on the edge of my seat. The tension and the mood set by the filmmakers hit the spot.
In The Drop, Tom Hardy was incredible. He is emerging as one of the best actors working today, a versatile actor who can achieve greatness almost out of any performance. In this, Hardy is understated, low-key and rarely over-dramatic yet displaying passionate undertones. With Mr. Hardy starring alongside Mr. Gandolfini (in his final movie), it is as if he has passed the baton of disciplined, Meisner style acting to Tom Hardy. The Drop is hardly the exception for Tom Hardy, but rather the perfect example.
One thing worth noting: The Drop’s viral marketing campaign involved with the dog is effective, cute, and slightly dishonest. Yes, the dog provides relief to distract audiences from the grim realities in the movie. This is hardly a Marley & Me type of movie. It is unexpected and odd that a dog is out-promoting James Gandolfini in his last movie. One would think However, it is a touch of innocence to a movie with brooding, simmering tension. You should do just find as long as you don’t expect a dog movie.
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![]() Kenny Miles who has written 269 posts on The Movie Blog Whether something is overlooked by Hollywood or whatever business trend has captured the Entertainment Industry’s attention, Kenny Miles loves to talk about movies (especially the cultural impact of a film). He covers various aspects of movies including specialty genre films, limited release, independent, foreign language, documentary features, and THE much infamous "awards season." Also, he likes to offer his opinion on the business of film, marketing strategy, and branding. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado and is a member of the Denver Film Critics Society critics group. When he isn’t writing, Kenny channels his passion for interacting with moviegoers (something most movie pundits lack) as a pollster for the market research company CinemaScore and working as floor staff/special events coordinator in the film community. You can follow him on Twitter @kmiles723. visit author's website | Contact the Author
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