Review: The Drama

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Official synopsis: A happily engaged couple (Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

What would you do if your partner told you the worst thing they ever did? And it was....intense. That's the situation Emma and Charlie are in. After things get a little too real during a light hearted date, now Charlie is re-evaluating his entire life, all based on one thing Emma did. 

The Drama is darkly funny. You will cringe several times throughout. Director Kristoffer Borgli chooses to tell this story with a lot of hard edits, blending flashbacks into the present. It works very well and fits the chaotic energy the film has. 

Zendaya and Pattinson both give excellent performances. Emma is a bit awkward and charming and I still felt that way about her even after we hear about what she did. Pattinson spends the majority of the movie crashing out over this, and it's probably one of the best performances he's ever given. I have to shout out Alana Haim as well. She plays Emma and Charlie's friend, who also has a pretty strong reaction to Emma's past and I thought she was so good. 

This film isn't trying to make a broader statement on the heavy topics it brings up, and that will likely be an unforgiving flaw to some. I do think there was a bit more that could've been said. But I think if you go in expecting mess, you'll be satisfied. I also hope you are able to stay as spoiler free as possible for what the "drama" actually is.

Grade: B

Comments

  1. thevoid99April 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM

    An article on the net spoiled the twist for me and.... I don't know. I think people are overreacting towards the reveal. I might be wrong about this. If I am, I'm sorry.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM

      I had it spoiled for me too which was really unfortunate. I don't think it's an overreaction, just criticism that was bound to happen with a non-American director tackling a subject that feels very American. I agree with some of it, but it didn't make me enjoy the film less because it didn't engage with it as much as I wanted it to. It felt pretty similar to h

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    2. Brittani BurnhamApril 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM

      how they handled cancel culture in Dream Scenario. (hit enter too soon apparently)

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  2. Cinema RecallApril 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM

    I really enjoyed this movie too and think all the performances were great sorry you had "The Reveal " spoied but I think its good regardless of it.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM

      I agree, it's still very good even if you know it. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting.

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  3. ruthApril 15, 2026 at 10:18 PM

    The PR company sent a content warning in the press invite, as the 'incident' in the movie might hit close to home for Twin Cities residents. I skipped the screening because of it but will likely watch this later on streaming. I do love this cast!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM

      At this point every city in the country could have that warning apply to them.

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