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The Drama,” Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, Opens in Germany

Critics say Kristoffer Borgli turns a pre‑wedding confession into a test of love in a dark, genre‑blending dramody.

Overview

  • The film, which opened in German cinemas on Thursday, draws first reviews that highlight its tense mood, 105–106 minute runtime and FSK 12 rating.
  • A party game asking for the worst thing one has ever done forces Emma to reveal a teenage plan she never carried out, which shakes her engagement without revealing specific plot details.
  • Reviewers say the movie shifts from rom‑com setup to psychological unease, using sharp jump cuts, ominous sound, and horror cues, with producer Ari Aster’s influence noted.
  • Zendaya and Robert Pattinson earn praise for layered, uneasy performances that carry the film’s emotional push‑and‑pull.
  • U.S. coverage reports that the secret at the story’s core touches gun‑violence themes and has prompted debate, while a press‑tour anecdote from Pattinson about a bizarre 2006 audition has added to the film’s publicity.