TLDR;
Jeremy Jahns reviews "Drop," a thriller about a first date gone wrong, where the woman is forced to complete tasks by a mysterious person to save her family. He praises the lead actors' chemistry and performances, the film's cinematography, and its ability to blend thriller elements with the awkwardness of dating. While he notes some plot inconsistencies in the climax, he ultimately recommends the movie as a dark horse of the year.
- The movie blends thriller elements with the awkwardness of dating.
- Lead actors' chemistry and performances are praised.
- The film's cinematography is great.
- There are some plot inconsistencies in the climax.
- Overall, the movie is recommended as a dark horse of the year.
Introduction and Sponsor: JustWatch [0:00]
Jeremy Jahns introduces the video by highlighting the awkwardness of first dates and how movies can serve as icebreakers. He then promotes JustWatch, an all-in-one hub for finding movies and shows on various streaming services. JustWatch offers personalized recommendations, allows users to create watchlists, and sorts movies by IMDb score and popularity. It also keeps users updated on new movies added to streaming services.
Plot Overview of "Drop" [1:05]
The movie "Drop," directed by Christopher Landon, stars Megan Fehee and Brandon Sclanar as two people on a first date at a fancy restaurant. The woman starts receiving messages from an app, indicating that someone in her house could be killed if she doesn't complete certain tasks. She discovers that the person sending the messages is likely in the restaurant, and her task is to kill her date.
Performances and Chemistry [1:52]
Jeremy Jahns praises Megan Fehee's performance, comparing her to Jessica Roth in "Happy Death Day," both of whom were directed by Christopher Landon. He emphasizes the chemistry between Fehee and Brandon Sclanar, noting that their interactions feel believable and engaging, even amidst the chaotic circumstances. He appreciates that the male character isn't portrayed as oblivious and that he notices something is off with his date.
Thrills and Cinematography [3:55]
The reviewer describes the film as a small-scale, limited-location thriller, similar to "Phone Booth" or "Red Eye," but set in a restaurant. He appreciates the tension and mystery of trying to identify the person sending the messages. He also commends the cinematography, describing it as imaginative and comparing it to Hitchcock's style brought into the modern age.
Criticisms and Overall Impression [5:21]
Jeremy Jahns points out some plot inconsistencies in the film's climax, particularly regarding the timeline and character actions. Despite these issues, he enjoyed the movie, finding the blend of dating and thriller elements to be effective. He was pleasantly surprised by the film and considers it a dark horse of the year.
Final Recommendation and Audience Engagement [6:52]
Jeremy Jahns recommends "Drop" as worth watching and buying. He also shares an anecdote about people using their cell phones during the trailers in the theater. He concludes by asking viewers for their thoughts on the movie and other thriller date movies they enjoy.