Even though I loved the trailer for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s latest comedy-romance, The Drama, I realised before the halfway point that I wasn’t enjoying myself.

Writer-director Kristoffer Borgli’s story, which follows a wedding week spiralling wildly out of control after an unexpected revelation from the bride-to-be, ultimately felt like a thought experiment I simply didn’t care for.

Even though there are a few amusing moments, the editing and overall execution proved more distracting than effective. To make matters worse, the musical score quickly became irritating, and I was immediately frustrated by Rachel’s huge overreaction near the beginning, which then shaped the reactions of everyone else around her.

What I can’t fault is the acting. It’s just a shame the story itself felt so contrived, and much of the drama overly forced. The heavy-handed music and that early overreaction certainly didn’t help.

My favourite scene is the very last one. Not because the film was finally over, but because the moment itself is genuinely touching.

If you’re curious enough about The Drama, you know what to do.

Happy Film Loving,

G