If you’re looking for recommendations on food, travel, or experiences, unstumbled has got you covered. But we also dive into the world of film, providing unfiltered reviews to help you decide what to watch. This week, we’re reviewing the highly discussed film “The Drama,” directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. It’s a romantic comedy-drama centred on a couple, Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson). So, should you invest your time in this film? Let’s break it down.
The Plot Of The Movie: The Drama
The story unfolds in the chaotic days leading up to Emma and Charlie’s wedding. A shocking revelation disrupts their seemingly perfect relationship, leading them into a whirlwind of tension and emotional turmoil. What starts off as a fairytale romance quickly spirals into something much more complex, turning intimate moments into real emotional drama. Watch the trailer here.
Honestly, finding out whether this movie is good or not left us scratching our heads. It’s been on my mind, but we are not sure if that’s because it was thought-provoking or simply because of how it has been marketed on social media – probably a bit of both!
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What Truly Worked
Let’s talk about the film’s marketing. It was exceptional. The promotional strategies were clever: they released a modified movie poster that didn’t reveal the plot twist, utilized a ‘save-the-date’ announcement, even had a mock wedding invite in a newspaper, and there was even a wedding crash in Las Vegas involving Zendaya! All these elements made it feel like an actual event leading up to a wedding.
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But as great as the marketing was, the movie itself felt a bit lacking. While it touched on some serious issues – like racism, morality, and bullying – it often skirted around them instead of exploring them in depth. It felt like the film was hesitant to dive deeper into these topics, leaving a sense of cowardice in how they were represented.
Spoiler Alert
Now, let’s get into some specifics. The film follows Charlie and Emma during the week before their wedding. While having dinner with their friends, Rachel, the maid of honor, and Mike, the best man, they share a game where they confess their worst deeds. Mike, being the most embarrassed, tells the tamest story, while Rachel confesses to locking a boy in a trailer, and then there’s Charlie, who admits to bullying someone so badly that the kid left school.
Then we have Emma’s shocking admission: at 15, she planned a school shooting but never acted on it. This moment unravels all their relationships. Rachel paints Emma as a dangerous person, and suddenly, Charlie questions who he’s really engaged to. What didn’t sit right with us was how Rachel’s actions, which could have had fatal consequences, didn’t face the same scrutiny. Their privileged backgrounds meant they went unchallenged, while Emma bore the brunt of judgment.
To add to the drama, Charlie almost crosses a line with a co-worker, which complicates things even further.
Performances And Overall Thoughts
Robert Pattinson shines as the confused fiancé who probably needs therapy, but Alaina Haim steals the show. You find yourself both frustrated with Rachel’s character and admiring Haim’s performance.
In the end, “The Drama” had all the right elements: a captivating premise, strong acting, and a unique visual style. However, it seemed to get lost in trying to be artsy without delivering a clear message. The film lingers in your mind long after watching, not because it’s profoundly impactful, but because it almost reaches that level. Ultimately, it leaves you wondering what it was really trying to say. Is it worth your time? That might depend on what you’re looking for in a movie.
