The Drama Review
Photograph courtesy A24 The Drama was one of my most anticipated films of the year. With two of my favourite actors, a mysterious plot, and a wedding at its centre, I knew I was going to be intrigued, and boy was I. Following Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) in the week leading up to their big day, the film begins as a stylish meet-cute rom-com. Through a wedding speech framing device, we see how the pair met, their first date, their first kiss, gradually building a picture of their relationship from first encounter to engagement. This couple feels real and really in love. Completely believable from the get-go, drawing you in and making it easy to root for their upcoming nuptials. After a day packed with last-minute wedding preparations, the couple join their friends for a dinner that quickly descends into chaos. Drinks flow, and one by one, the group begins confessing the worst things they’ve ever done. When it’s Emma’s turn, everything hits the fan, turning both th...
