The Rip [2026] - Movie Review

The Rip, A Dark Night of Temptation and Choices

I had already seen a few scenes from The Rip before watching it, and I was very excited to find out that the movie was available at Netflix so without any ado, I watched it yesterday. The idea of enjoying two of my favorite actors, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon together, was something I was totally looking forward to.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32642706/

Storyline
The murder of a captain has remained unsolved for six weeks, mired in bureaucratic delays, leaving the officers of Miami's Tactical Narcotics Team restless and eager for justice. Seeking an outlet for their frustration and perhaps a chance to secure something for themselves the team acts on a tip about a potential cartel stash. What they uncover is far more than they anticipated. [...] As news of the massive seizure spreads, outside forces close in, and everything comes into question-loyalties, motives, and even who they can truly trust.

The genre is: suspense mystery, true crime, whodunnit (remember, we had discussed about this, who has dun it ;), action, drug crime and cop drama

The movie opens in a very mysterious way. A female police officer is murdered while on her way to help someone. Some of her dear ones, who are also police officers, are devastated. While trying to process their loss, they are forced to carry on with their duties, searching not only for answers but also for something much more dangerous: illegal money.\

After receiving an anonymous tip, they set out to find a hidden stash of cash. The biggest part of the film revolves around this single night, the night they go looking for the money, and everything that happens between them.

You will get to see tension, temptation, moral boundaries, loyalty, and the personal differences that surface when greed and pressure come into play.

While The Rip is categorized as an action/crime film, there are moments where the pace slows down. There is more dialogue than one might expect from this genre, and this also justifies the 'thriller' that was written in the Netflix genre. Despite the talking, I didn’t really mind. I have absolutely no issue watching Matt Damon and Ben Affleck discuss (or even fight), I do wonder, though, if viewers expecting something louder and more action-packed

One element that adds extra weight to the story is the fact that the movie is based on true events. Knowing this gives the film a more serious and grounded feel, especially as Matt Damon portrays a real person connected to these events.

Matt Damon portrays Lieutenant Dane Dumars, a role inspired by Miami Police Department Captain Chris Casiano, who was involved in the real investigation that led to the film.

Overall, The Rip is a solid production. I’d give it a 6.5 out of 10, mostly because of its lead actors. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon carry the film, and their presence makes it worth watching. If it weren’t for them, I’m honestly not sure I would have watched this to the end.

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