James Gandolfini Was a Different Type of Gangster in His Final Movie

The Big Picture The Sopranos was a series that changed the television landscape forever, as it kicked off the “prestige TV” era by proving that high quality television shows could contain the same dramatic intensity as Hollywood films. While the brilliance of showrunner David Chase cannot be overstated, it’s unlikely that The Sopranos would have the same cultural legacy that it does today if it wasn’t for the all-time great performance by James Gandolfini.

The Drop RCrimeDrama 710 Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deeply into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living – no matter the cost. Gandolfini was able to show the inescapable nature of the gangster lifestyle, as Marv is a character who can’t help but repeat his past mistakes. While Bob is earnestly trying to settle for a more low-key reality where he can make positive changes to his lifestyle, Marv can’t help but feel that he was destined for something greater.

‘The Drop’ Shows a More Sensitive Side of James Gandolfini While Tony Soprano is a character known for being intimidating and ruthless, Gandolfini’s performance in The Drop is quite sincere and emotional. Even at the height of his powers, Marv was never a figure of prominence within the mafia world, and lacked the charisma and leadership skills that Tony often displayed in The Sopranos. Gandolfini shows how easily Marv crumples when realizing that he is just a pawn within a larger scheme.

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