The film 'The Drama' is directed by Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli, according to multiple reports. It stars Robert Pattinson as Charlie and Zendaya as Emma, with the plot involving the couple whose relationship is tested when Emma reveals a dark secret from her past during a drinking game with friends before their wedding. The secret, as reported by major media, is that as a 14-year-old, Emma planned a high-school shooting but did not go through with it, and her partial deafness was caused by holding her father's assault rifle too close to her ear while practicing shooting.
The film explores themes such as whether past mistakes should be overlooked in relationships and the impact of secrets on reputations, based on multiple sources. The film is described as a dark comedy or dramedy that blends rom-com elements with psychological horror or thriller aspects, according to major media. It is produced by Ari Aster, as reported by major media, and features supporting actors Alana Haim as Rachel and Mamoudou Athie as Mike, based on multiple sources.
Irresistibly naughty
The film has received mixed critical reviews, with some praising it and others criticizing it, as reported by major media. It has sparked controversy and backlash from some critics, according to major media. According to HuffPost UK, The Independent critic described it as a film that makes viewers feel uncomfortable, while The Times critic, also via HuffPost UK, noted its dark intelligence and mordant wit in exploring a nuptial apocalypse.
According to Daily Mail - Home, Daily Mail critic described it as irresistibly naughty but too twisty by half. According to Uppsala Nya Tidning, Uppsala Nya Tidning critic described it as an uneven but entertaining relationship drama. The film's runtime is 105 minutes, according to major media.
Too twisty by half
Technical details include the 105-minute runtime, but unknowns remain about the film's performance at the box office or in terms of audience reception. The exact critical consensus or average rating for the film has not been confirmed, and it is unclear what inspired the director to choose this particular plot involving a high-school shooting theme. There are no reports on plans for a sequel or related projects.
No other film this year will make you feel as uncomfortable as The Drama. Don't miss out on it.
The wedding from hell is an enduring rom-com staple and dutifully deployed in everything from The Philadelphia Story to Four Weddings And A Funeral to Bride Wars. Yet a nuptial apocalypse has rarely been explored with such dark intelligence and mordant wit as in this often piercing and cringe-out-loud dramedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
Robert Pattinson's and Zendaya's crooked path to the altar results in an uneven but entertaining relationship drama.