Drop Coming To Amazon Prime Friday November 14, 2025

Drop is a Rom-Com Psychological thriller that begins in classic romantic comedy territory: Violet, a widowed mother, sets out on her first date in years with Henry, a charming photographer she met online. Their initial interactions are awkward, sweet, and filled with the kind of banter and flirtation typical of a rom com, there’s hope, nerves, and the possibility of new love. This is punctuated by funny moments, such as interruptions from an overly eager waiter and playful exchanges that give the date a light-hearted sheen.

But Drop is equally a psychological thriller, and these romantic-comedy tropes quickly unravel when Violet starts receiving menacing “drops” on her phone, chilling memes and instructions that threaten her family and force her into a frantic game of psychological survival. The tension mounts as Violet must navigate this nightmare while maintaining the appearance of a normal romantic dinner. The constant surveillance, tech-enabled threats, and Violet’s trauma-filled backstory intertwine suspense with the drama of relationship building. This blend of romance, comedy, and nail-biting mind games creates a unique atmosphere, making Drop a riveting nail-biting experience watching Violet balance love, danger, and her fight for control.

Drop was based on an actual AirDrop experience that Platinum Dunes producer Cameron Fuller and his friend, actor Sam Lerner, had while on vacation. Their phones blew up with anonymous, increasingly threatening drop messages that stopped, giving them no information about who or why they were targeted. Screenwriters Jillian Jacobs and Christopher Roach turned their experience into a worst-case scenario version for Drop.

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Pig

2021 Neon

Rated: R

Length: 1 hr 32min

Drama ~ Mystery ~ Thriller

Directed by: Michael Sarnoski

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin.

We don’t get a lot of things to really care about.

Rob (Nicolas Cage) lives in the quiet solitude of the Oregon wilderness, making his living by hunting truffles with his cherished pig. His reclusive routine reflects a life defined by loss, and his only connection to the outside world is through Amir (Alex Wolff), a young supplier who buys truffles from him regularly. Everything changes overnight when Rob’s pig is kidnapped, shattering his sense of purpose and tranquility.

With Amir reluctantly helping, Rob ventures into Portland, dredging up memories and people from a past he tried to leave behind, all while tracking down his lost companion. Their search leads them through the city’s culinary scene and reveals Rob’s former identity as a prominent chef. Adam Arkin plays Darius, a key figure Rob confronts as he delves deeper into the world he abandoned and faces unresolved emotional wounds.

Throughout the journey, Rob’s bond with Amir grows, and the film explores themes of grief, connection, and what truly matters. The story is a heartfelt reflection on loss and resilience, focusing on character and emotion rather than action or violence. Nicolas Cage is the only actor who could have pulled off this role and movie, and made it as engaging, entertaining and thought provoking as he did.

He delivers a restrained, powerful, and deeply emotional performance in Pig playing Rob, a former renowned chef turned truffle hunter. His portrayal is marked by an unusually quiet subtlety, focusing more on internal pain and grief than his signature explosive style. Cage captures Rob’s trauma and vulnerability through silence, minimal dialogue, and authentic expressions of sorrow, making the character believable and sympathetic even as he remains initially closed-off and mysterious.

Instead of the wild energy or eccentricities often associated with Cage, here he embodies a literal Grizzly Adams, a man defined by tragic loss and a longing for meaning. His interactions, especially in tense or emotional moments, come alive with small gestures and raw honesty rather than outbursts. Cage only occasionally allows the grief and anger to break through, using these rare moments to leave a lasting impact on the audience.

I would have to put this role up there as one of Cage’s very best, comparing it to his Oscar-winning turn in Leaving Las Vegas. He turns in a “career-best” performance, commanding scenes with quiet authority and making Rob’s journey believable and moving. The character’s emotional journey is nuanced, conveying not just bitterness and sadness, but also resilience and depth.

Cage’s approach helps the film avoid a typical revenge narrative, focusing instead on themes of forgiveness, acceptance, and personal loss. His performance anchors the film’s reflective, character-driven tone, and allows us to feel Rob’s journey of grief, recovery, and hope, making Pig both a standout in his filmography and as a fan favorite.

Sherlock Holmes: Game Of Shadows

2011 Warner Bros. Pictures

Rated: PG-13

Length: 2 hr 9min

Action ~ Adventure ~ Mystery ~ Crime Thriller

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Rachel McAdams, Jared Harris, Kelly Reilly and Eddie Marsan.

It’s A Game, A Shadowy Game. Winner Takes All.

Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) is back in 1891 London, but this time his brilliant mind is battling the world’s most dangerous criminal mastermind, Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris). A string of bombings and assassinations have Europe on the brink of war, and Holmes discovers that Moriarty—a respected mathematics professor by day—is secretly orchestrating chaos to profit from the coming global conflict. Meanwhile, Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) is preparing for a peaceful married life with Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), though Holmes quickly pulls him into another case that’s anything but calm.

Their hunt leads them to Madam Simza Heron (Noomi Rapace), a tough and resourceful Romani fortune-teller whose missing brother may hold the key to Moriarty’s plan. Chased by assassins through Paris, forests, and mountain fortresses, the trio uncovers a conspiracy blending science, greed, and warfare. Holmes realizes that Moriarty is buying up weapons factories and newspaper syndicates, building an empire that would make him richer the more nations fight each other.

The cat-and-mouse game comes to a head across Europe, culminating in a breathtaking train ambush, a massive forest gunfight, and a journey to Switzerland. With Watson and Simza trying to stop an assassination that could start a world war, Holmes faces Moriarty in person at a peace summit high above Reichenbach Falls. The two men, mirror images of intellect and obsession, engage in a game of chess that turns literal when their psychological duel becomes a physical one.

In a heroic final act, Holmes sacrifices himself to take Moriarty down, leaping with him into the roaring waterfall below. Watson, heartbroken, writes the final entry in his memoir, believing Holmes dead, before a small clue reveals that perhaps the great detective isn’t gone after all.

Noomi Rapace makes a memorable impression in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, bringing depth and intrigue to her role as Madam Simza Heron, a Romani fortune-teller drawn into Holmes and Watson’s cross-continental investigation. Though Rachel McAdams briefly returns for a cameo as Irene Adler, Rapace shines as the primary female lead, adding a bold, resourceful energy that perfectly complements the film’s tension and adventurous spirit.

Rapace’s Simza is far from a passive bystander, she’s key to the unraveling of Moriarty’s deadly plot, navigating both personal stakes and international danger. Her performance stands out alongside Downey Jr. and Law, blending sharp instincts with emotional vulnerability. Fans of Rachel McAdams may miss the dynamic of Holmes and Adler, but Rapace fills the void with her own unique charisma, making Game of Shadows a worthy sequel that introduces an unforgettable new character to the Holmes universe.

A Game of Shadows takes everything that made the first film so enjoyable, quick wit, clever deductions, and stylish fights, and expands it into something more epic. The chemistry between Downey Jr. and Law is effortless, balancing humor with the deep loyalty that defines their partnership. Director Guy Ritchie creates a kinetic, modern feel while staying rooted in Victoriana, using slow-motion fight choreography and rapid editing that make every deduction feel like both a scientific equation and a bar brawl. The dialogue snaps with playful banter, yet under the surface runs a compelling melancholy about genius, sacrifice, and war.

What makes this sequel stand out is the way it deepens its characters and stakes. Moriarty, played with chilling elegance by Jared Harris, gives Holmes a true intellectual equal, turning the detective’s usual confidence into desperation. The cinematography and Hans Zimmer’s striking score turn Europe’s industrial revolution into a thunderous backdrop for their duel of minds. It’s not just a crime film, it’s a Victorian-era spy thriller where deduction becomes destiny. Like the first movie, it’s smart, fast, and endlessly rewatchable, proving that beneath all the explosions and humor lies a story about friendship, courage, and the high price of brilliance.

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Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

2009 Warner Bros. Pictures

Rated: PG-13

Length: 2 hr 8min

Action ~ Adventure ~ Mystery ~ Crime Thriller

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly, and Eddie Marsan.

Nothing Escapes Him!

Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his partner Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) are drawn into a dark case when they prevent the ritualistic murder of a woman by Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), a nobleman with deadly secrets who claims to possess supernatural powers. Blackwood is arrested and sentenced to death, but before his execution, he ominously warns Holmes that three more deaths will follow. Meanwhile, Watson’s life is changing as he plans to marry Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), a governess, which begins to strain his partnership with Holmes.

After Blackwood’s execution, strange events begin to unfold, including the discovery of Blackwood’s broken tomb containing the body of Luke Reordan. Holmes investigates Reordan’s secret laboratory and uncovers experiments blending science with mysticism. Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), a cunning and independent thief known as the only woman to have outwitted Holmes before, re-enters his life seeking help to find Reordan and entangles Holmes in a complex conspiracy, all while hinting at deeper connections with Holmes’s enigmatic adversary, Professor Moriarty.

As Holmes digs deeper, he is introduced to the secretive Temple of the Four Orders, a powerful magical society with ties to Blackwood’s plan to overthrow the British government by releasing deadly cyanide gas into Parliament. Holmes, Watson, and Adler work together to thwart the plot, using Holmes’s brilliant deductive skills and combat prowess to navigate deadly traps and political intrigue. Watson struggles to balance his budding family life with continuing to support Holmes through the dangerous case.

The film concludes with a tense confrontation atop the unfinished Tower Bridge, where Holmes reveals that Blackwood’s supernatural feats were a mix of science and deception. Holmes saves Adler, who warns him of Moriarty’s greater threat, perfectly setting up a sequel. Kelly Reilly’s Mary brings a grounding emotional layer as Watson’s fiancée, representing his desire for normalcy, while Rachel McAdams’s Adler adds complexity as a fierce, independent ally entwined with Holmes’s life and work. This blend of mystery, action, and character dynamics defines this energetic, modern take on Sherlock Holmes.

Growing up, I was captivated by the Sherlock Holmes stories, losing myself in the clever mysteries and the sharp wit of the great detective. Seeing these tales brought to life on the big screen was a thrilling experience the first time I saw this movie and even more so every time I watch it. Robert Downey Jr. perfectly captures Holmes’s brilliance and quirky charm, while Jude Law’s Watson gives us a grounded, loyal counterpart that felt true to the originals. Watching their chemistry and the dynamic storytelling unfold reminded me why I fell in love with these characters in the first place, now infused with exciting action and cinematic flair.

For me, Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes bridges nostalgia and fresh excitement, letting me experience Holmes’s world in a whole new way. The film’s atmospheric settings, clever plot twists, and rich character moments turned my childhood readings into a vivid, immersive adventure. It’s a unique joy to revisit those timeless stories through such a modern lens, and it reinforced for me how enduring and captivating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creations remain, decades after I first opened those classic books.

Sherlock Holmes is a classic movie that brilliantly honors the timeless works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It captures the spirit of his iconic detective through a perfect blend of period authenticity and modern cinematic energy, bringing Holmes’s sharp intellect and thrilling adventures vividly to life on the big screen. And now for the sequel Sherlock Holmes: Game Of Shadows, tonight’s movie for Streaming Movie Night and tomorrow’s Movie Review! SO if you haven’t seen Sherlock Holmes I highly Recommend it, and if you have, Watch it again!

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Black Bag

2025 Focus Features

Rated: R

Length: 1 hr 33min

Drama ~ Mystery ~ Romance ~ Spy ~ Thriller

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan.

It Takes A Spy To Hunt A Spy

George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender), a hard-nosed British intelligence officer, has been handed a stressful assignment by Arthur Stieglitz (Pierce Brosnan), the head of the National Cyber Security Centre: track down the mole responsible for leaking a powerful piece of cyber-weapon software called Severus. The stakes go from professional to deeply personal once George learns that his own wife, Kathryn (Cate Blanchett), herself an elite agent, has landed on the shortlist of suspects alongside several of their close colleagues. Under intense pressure, George invites all the suspects, including Kathryn, to an unusually tense dinner party, where he employs unconventional, even sneaky, interrogation methods to push for confessions without tipping his hand.

As the investigation spirals, George is forced to confront cracks in both his marriage and his faith in the people closest to him. Suspicion mounts when mysterious clues appear: a hidden movie ticket in the wastebasket, a sudden trip to Switzerland by his wife without telling him, and signs that millions may have been transferred to an overseas bank account in her name. Kathryn finds herself under fire at work and at home, but her relationship with George, built on both trust and professional rivalry, becomes the movie’s driving force as the pair try to outwit a blackmailer playing them against each other.

With suspicion and paranoia swirling, the movie stays laser-focused on psychological tension rather than car chases or shootouts. Every dialogue and sideways glance carries extra weight, especially as dinner party secrets unravel and loyalties are put to the test. Amidst layers of secrets, lies, and suspicion, George and Kathryn face the biggest challenge: their loyalty to each other is tested by the possibility that one of them could be the traitor. Despite the mistrust and high-stakes espionage around them, their relationship proves strong and unbreakable. In the end, George and Kathryn reaffirm that their love and faith in one another are what truly matter, insisting that betrayal is not an option between them. Their partnership stands as a core, human element amid the chaos of spy games and political intrigue.

Black Bag is not your typical action spy movie because it focuses more on psychological tension, character dynamics, and subtle espionage rather than car chases, big explosions, or nonstop action scenes. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, it’s a smart and sleek thriller that unfolds primarily through conversations, suspicion, and quiet moments of betrayal. Instead of flashy set pieces, the film builds suspense around trust issues, particularly within the main couple and their coworkers, and the careful maneuvering in their closed, claustrophobic environments like dinner parties and office spaces. It is a whodunit that is devoid of a lot of action and does move a little slow. You do have to pay attention to the details as George does, to figure things out. It was a different role for Michael Fassbender but enjoyable nonetheless. It does come off as a little cold and sterile where there is not much action and again moves a little slow. But it is more about the relationship of George and Kathryn and how they handle this test of their marriage.

Sure, it’s worth a watch but go in knowing that it is a bit different than your average spy action movie.