
In the film titled “Drop,” which is based on a digital version of AirDrop called DigiDrop, we find a rather unconventional resolution to a problem that might have been more straightforwardly resolved by physically harming a character named Henry. However, a movie like this, directed by Christopher Landon (known for “Happy Death Day”) and written by Jillian Jacobs and Christopher Roach, is not watched for its logical coherence but for its creative spin on the premise. And just as the film “Drop” premiered at SXSW and will be released in theaters on April 11, it delivers on this promise quite effectively.
The protagonist, Violet, is portrayed as intelligent without being burdened with unbelievable abilities. She navigates her predicament cleverly rather than resorting to implausible actions to drive the plot. For example, when Violet starts receiving mysterious drops, she doesn’t hide them or act suspiciously, but instead shares them with Henry in a believable manner. He dismisses them as a prank while trying to guess the culprit, providing an opportunity for some background information about the proximity of the suspect.
In its most engaging moments, “Drop” attaches high stakes to typical first-date behavior, exploring how many unusual actions Violet can get away with before Henry becomes suspicious and decides to leave.