Director: Joe Carnahan
Genre: Crime/
Action/ Thriller
Runtime: 113
minutes
Year:
2026
Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandano
Moreno, Sasha Calle, Kyle Chandler
Description: A group of Miami cops discover a stash of millions in
cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making
them question who to rely on.
Review: The film follows a Miami police narcotics squad that stumbles upon a
massive drug haul and millions of dollars in cash in an abandoned warehouse.
What follows is a psychological game of cat and mouse: the officers must count
the money on the spot, but the temptation, greed, and mutual distrust soon take
hold. As the walls close in on them and dangerous outsiders get wins of the
loot, loyalty within the team crumbles at record speed.
What makes this film so good
is the chemistry between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who carry this film
effortlessly. Their decades-long real-life friendship gives their characters a
tangible history and depth. They way their mutual trust slowly begins to crack
is a joy to watch. Strong performances across the board, with Steven Yeun and
Sasha Calle in particular delivering memorable performances that keep the group’s
dynamic constantly sharp.
There is constant underlying
tension. Director Joe Carnahan creates an intense, claustrophobic atmosphere. And
as soon as the situation spirals out of control, the film treats you to raw,
explosive actions scenes with fantastic sound design.
The moral dilemma is built
up brilliantly in the first half, the film leans a bit too heavily on familiar
Hollywood action clichés as it approaches the finale. Although the plot twists
are really good.
“The Rip” is a must-watch
for fans of intense crime thrillers in the style of “Heat” and “Training Day”. It’s
one of the better and most ambitious action movies Netflix has released
recently.
Rating: 4/ 5
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