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(Spoiler Alert) I really enjoyed The Drop. The film felt surprisingly “real” during the more grounded scenes—especially the dating sequence, which stood out for its authenticity. The over-enthusiastic waiter was a brilliant touch that added charm and humor without being over the top. I walked into the theater knowing nothing about this movie and was genuinely pleasantly surprised. About 80% of the film was fantastic. The remaining 20% wasn’t necessarily bad—it just took a turn into something more absurd and borderline comedic, which didn’t quite fit the tone that had been established earlier. Still, I was thoroughly entertained, even by the parts I found ridiculous. The movie had me fully immersed and on the edge of my seat… until it suddenly shifted into a John Wick-style finale. That tonal shift felt out of place, but ironically, it added to my experience because I found it hilarious. The moment where she’s sucked out of the skyscraper wasn’t terrible, but it felt unnecessary. What really had me laughing, though, was the “immortal baby sister.” At first, I genuinely thought she was stabbed in the neck—only to realize it was blunt force trauma that somehow just knocked her out. Then she gets shot at point-blank range by a trained assassin aiming for her head… and of course, he hits the shoulder. And the mom? She sneaks through the house on wooden floors in heels and manages to outmaneuver a highly trained hitman. Meanwhile, the villain takes an absurdly long time to kill each of his victims—but maybe we can chalk that up to him being a psychopath who enjoys the process. All in all, the film would’ve hit harder if the ending matched the tone of the first half. But even with the chaos, it was still a good movie. Hats off to everyone involved.