Drop

(Drop) (B+) It is a bit similar to the thriller "Red Eye". A woman is controlled and threatened by a criminal in a specific space. How can she escape this control in a short time?

A single mother finally found time to go on a date, but she kept receiving air drops from people around her in the restaurant, threatening her that if she didn't kill her date, her son would be killed. The mother's every move was also monitored. Should she act according to the other party's control? How can she escape this situation?

This is a story about control and being controlled. The heroines of this type of movie are relatively weak, and they are easily controlled by others because of their handles or weaknesses, which can be used to threaten and exploit. The heroine of this film, Violet, is a single mother and a victim of domestic violence. This label makes her a very suitable "prey". The fact that she has not left the toxic marriage before shows that she is a weak-willed and fragile person, and the child is the best tool to threaten her. But after the hardships of life, has she learned her lesson and made some improvements? There is only one way to get rid of this "controlled" dilemma, that is, to use your brain and wisdom to resist, instead of giving in.

In fact, although this type of movie is for entertainment, it ultimately explores the relationship between abusers who like to control others and the weak who are easily controlled. Some people always think that they are in control of the overall situation and enjoy threatening others. Once the weak show weakness, they will become more rampant. This is a typical bully. For example, the recent Kim Soo-hyun incident is also of this type. But bullies often underestimate the tenacity, wisdom and help of the accused, and are sure that the other party will not resist, and that the other party is weak, stupid and easy to tame. But if the controlled weak starts to resist at this time, breaking their expectations, the situation will break. So these stories are actually telling women that you have to find a way to break free from this controlled situation and not show weakness.

The heroine in this film never left the violent marriage, always giving in easily, and her life was threatened, but she survived by chance. This rebirth changed her and made her a stronger person, so when she faced the threat of control again, she chose not to give in.

I think the whole story makes sense, and it also combines the air drop function in modern mobile phones, which is more in line with the times. Although this was a messed up date, this Chicago high-rise restaurant is really beautiful and makes people miss the night view of Chicago.

In this film, the date, the heroine's phone keeps ringing, and the two are constantly interrupted. This part of the plot is also very resonant. No matter what it is, it is really annoying when the phone keeps ringing when you are talking or eating with others. It is also disrespectful to others. I guess everyone understands this feeling. When you are eating or talking with others, please try to ignore your phone.

I watched the movie one day in advance. It is the most satisfying movie I have watched so far this year. It is better than expected.

The airdrop feature is used very cleverly to create suspense. It is short and sharp for an hour and a half.

The real murderer behind the script killing + werewolf killing is relatively easy to guess. I like the rebellious spirit that the movie wants to convey about the concept of control and manipulation.

I didn't feel that the whole movie was too long or the rhythm was unbalanced. The callback at the end was very interesting.

I strongly recommend watching movies in Dolby.

Story summary:

Single mother Violet keeps receiving threatening messages dropped from her phone during her first date with Henry. To protect her son, she tries to find out who sent the messages while dating Henry at a high-end restaurant. As the threats escalate, she discovers that there seems to be a bigger conspiracy involving Henry behind it, and a thrilling crisis unfolds step by step.

Viewers are complaining:

The center of the film's horror and suspense is this modern mobile phone technology that can be used to send messages over the air. It not only reflects the reality that people's privacy is easily violated in the digital age, but also reflects the hidden security risks behind the convenience brought by technology.

The film's creators set the story in two limited scenes: a high-end restaurant and Violet's home. This single scene setting is like being trapped in an inescapable secret room, where danger may come at any time: from the moment Violet receives the first threatening message, the tension gradually rises, and every new clue and every interaction between the characters drives the development of the plot, keeping the audience highly nervous and concerned.

In terms of costumes, the film's scene design and costumes complement the plot. The luxurious environment of the high-end restaurant, from exquisite tableware, gorgeous decorations to sophisticated lighting, creates an elegant atmosphere, which contrasts sharply with the tense plot and further enhances the tension.

Violet's choice of clothing is also in line with her character setting. In the early stage, in order to cover up her emotional scars, she dressed more conservatively. At the suggestion of her sister, she changed into a red velvet dress, which not only showed her determination to try to change, but also added charm to her image on the date.

In terms of art and music, the film also performed well. The lighting of the film is very clever, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere through the changes of light and shadow.

Criticism:

However, the plot logic of this movie is a bit far-fetched. For example, Violet, a former victim of domestic violence, exposed her identity on the potentially threatening teleportation platform during a date, which is difficult for the audience to understand.

Conclusion:

Overall, "Airdrop" is suitable for viewers who like exciting suspense thrillers. Those who are interested in themes of modern technology and human nature, as well as those who are keen on digging into movie details and enjoying plot twists, can also get a lot of fun from this movie.

But for viewers who pursue rigorous plot logic and in-depth character creation, this movie may not meet their needs.

  "AirDrop", an American thriller released in 2025, has good audio-visual effects and film atmosphere, but it is undeniable that the script itself has certain logical flaws, and it feels a bit childish, like a child playing house.
  
  The protagonist of the movie is a single mother who has suffered domestic violence. She decides to go on a date to start a new life, but she didn't expect to be "airdropped" by a stranger at the date, who threatened her to kill her date, otherwise her son's life would be in danger.
  
  Overall, as a commercial film, it is still acceptable. The tense atmosphere and fast pace will not make the audience feel bored during the viewing process. It is indeed suitable for watching in the cinema. However, the logical loopholes in the script are so big that I have to explain them in advance.
  
  The whole movie shows the absolute control of the mastermind over the heroine, and the scope of his reach is too wide. Whether it is the surveillance cameras, the bugs everywhere, or the control of the restaurant's phone lines, the mastermind seems very powerful, but spending so much effort just to make the heroine kill the hero and create the illusion that she killed someone, isn't it too childish? They could have used various accidents to cause the hero's death, but they chose the most complicated and uncontrollable one.
  
  The reason for choosing the heroine is also hard to convince people. The heroine's ex-husband committed suicide. If you investigate the wound, you will know that it is impossible to be murdered, right? Can the crime of murder be put on the heroine? And the heroine has no motive to kill the hero. It is really far-fetched.
  
  It is also interesting that in order to encourage the heroine to kill, they invaded the heroine's home and used her son as a threat. Not to mention that the heroine's home has a full set of surveillance cameras, but there is no alarm measure. Do they really think that the surveillance video of the heroine's home cannot be saved? As long as the heroine really killed the hero, she would not need to provide the record of AirDrop after being arrested. It is clear that she was threatened by someone just by taking out the surveillance video at home. It doesn't make sense at all.
  
  Also, it is very confusing that the heroine asks the pianist for help, and in order to make an example of him, the old man steals drugs from the pianist directly on the bar. The position where he sits is a blind spot for surveillance, but it is not on the bar, right? Do you really think the camera is just for show?
  
  Having said the above, which is obviously a plot with logical problems, there are a few other points in the movie that are forgivable but still somewhat irrational when you think about it carefully:
  
  The first is the most direct point. The heroine received an inexplicable AirDrop picture. I think, not all of them, at least 60% of people would choose to turn off AirDrop (rather than just leaving it there for the idiot to continue harassing them). So the previous emoticons are completely unnecessary, just threaten directly, otherwise it would be embarrassing for the heroine to choose to turn off AirDrop.
  
  Second, in order to lay the groundwork for the motive of the mastermind, the heroine looked at the photos stored in the hero's SD card when she stole it. Come on, it's such a thrilling stealing scene! How can there be time to look at the photos! This plot is too deliberate, it would be better to reflect it in the dialogue between the hero and heroine.
  
  Third, the mastermind behind the scenes seems to be very powerful, but in fact it is a makeshift team. Maybe for the sake of a happy ending, when the killer shot the heroine's sister, he missed the target at such a close distance. It's really hard for me to complain. The only person who was hurt in the whole film was the pianist. This is probably the fate of the wretched man.webp, it's really miserable.
  
  Having said the obvious flaws, the film does have some merits. In addition to the audio-visual effects and rhythm control I mentioned earlier, leaving aside the logical bugs, the whole story is relatively complete.
  
  The foreshadowing mentioned earlier is also well-recycled, such as the toy that the hero gave to the heroine's son, and the heroine joked that it would break the glass; for example, when the heroine chatted, she mentioned that her home was very close to the city center, just a few minutes away, etc., the viewing experience is pretty good.
  
  Next, when faced with an obvious threat, the heroine did not rely too much on others. She sought help but did not sit still and wait for death. In the end, she relied on herself to save herself and win.
  
  Although I roughly guessed the heroine's self-help behavior, I still liked the fact that she did not rely on the hero — I knew that the camera could not capture whether the heroine really drugged or not.
  
  As a movie to watch while eating, it is acceptable. Although the heroine is very nervous from her perspective, it is really embarrassing from the perspective of the bystanders!!! Also, the hero has a really good temper. He didn't get angry and leave even when things were like this (.
  
  It is the kind of movie that you can watch but you can't delve into it.
  
  Douban's score is 5.7, I'll just give it a 7, the heroine is really pretty (.
  
  PS: I really don’t think the heroine’s fashion sense is that bad. Aren’t the first few outfits pretty good looking?
  
  PPS: During the final fight with the killer, I laughed unkindly when I saw the car carrying the gun.

  WeChat on her phone was sending notifications like crazy. This date almost cost her her life!
  
  Have you ever had this embarrassing experience: you're having dinner and suddenly a bunch of "AirDrop" messages from strangers pop up on your phone? It's annoying, but that's it. But in the movie "AirDrop", this little annoyance is directly upgraded to a deadly thing.
  
  I recently took some time to watch this thriller directed by Chris, the same director who directed "Happy Death Day". I feel that he is quite playful and can always turn small things in life into big horrific news.
  
  **The story is actually quite simple**
  
  The film is about a single mother named Vio (played by Meg), who finally got a date and met a handsome man named Henry (played by Brandon). The two were having dinner at a high-end restaurant, and the atmosphere was just a little ambiguous, when her phone began to receive anonymous messages frantically, saying that she must follow the instructions, otherwise the mysterious man wearing a hat in the surveillance at home would kill her son and her sister who was taking care of the child.
  
  The last instruction was particularly cruel — she was asked to kill the date in front of her.
  
  The whole story is just this little bit, but I was glued to the screen for 95 minutes, wondering who was causing the trouble. It was basically filmed in two places: a high-end restaurant and the heroine's home. It felt quite boring, but also more tense.
  
  **The idea of a cell phone becoming a terror tool is quite fresh**
  
  I think the most interesting part of the film is the use of the "AirDrop" feature to create a sense of horror. Just think about it, as long as Bluetooth is turned on, anyone within 50 meters can send you something, which is really creepy.
  
  Some people will definitely say, "Wouldn't it be fine if I just turned off Bluetooth?" But the heroine in the movie didn't dare to do that, after all, people had sent her a video showing that the child was dying. This feeling of being forced to be connected all the time is actually quite similar to our current situation. We never leave our phones behind, and if we don't reply to messages for a day, we feel like the sky is falling.
  
  **To be honest, I laughed out loud while watching this.**
  
  After reading the comments on Douban, I found that many people, like me, saw this movie as a comedy. There were indeed some parts that really made me laugh — the protagonists seemed to have super powers, they could fight back even after being stabbed and shot, it was like they were possessed by "Super Saiyans".
  
  A netizen said it well: "Some American horror films can be classified as comedies." Especially the anti-killing scene at the end, I really felt a bit like "Home Alone". I think it would be even better with some funny music.
  
  **Actually, the film still has some connotation**
  
  The movie is not all about scares, there are some things in it that can make people think. The heroine has been abused by her family, and the hero is controlled by a father-like figure. One is open violence, and the other is control in secret. Two scarred people meet and save each other. This design is quite profound.
  
  I think Meg's performance is pretty good. She played the feeling of being scared but strong very well. Moreover, the subtle feeling between her and the male lead is also very good. Even in such a tense situation, you can still feel a little excitement of the date.
  
  **There are definitely problems, but don't take it too seriously.**
  
  As a genre film, this movie does have a lot of flaws. For example, the villain's plan is full of loopholes (why make it so complicated if you can just hire a killer?), and the ending feels particularly rushed, as if the director suddenly remembered to call it a day.
  
  However, don't take this kind of movie too seriously, just treat it as a game and simply enjoy the excitement, it's actually quite enjoyable. As one netizen said: "As a commercial entertainment film, it's well done."
  
  **The ending is quite clever.**
  
  The last scene of the movie where the little boy delivers the gun with a remote control car is quite clever, and it echoes well, giving the whole story a decent ending. Plus, the ending song "Healing" is also quite nice, which makes people slowly relax from the tense atmosphere.
  
  In general, "Airdrop" is a standard thriller, nothing particularly innovative, but it still has its own characteristics in a limited setting. If you like movies like "Happy Death Day" or thrillers like "Phone Booth" that are shot in one place, you can watch this.
  
  After all, who doesn't want to see how the functions of our mobile phones that we use every day can be turned into horror stories on the screen? It feels like seeing something you use every day suddenly become a murder weapon, which is quite interesting.
  
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