In Joe Carnahan’s gritty Netflix action movie starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Miami cops find $20 million in cartel cash, which leads to betrayal and high-stakes tension. The movie was directed by genre veteran Carnahan, who is known for neo-noir hits like Narc. It has a Michael Mann-like feel to it, with a fast pace and pulsing synth scores.
After their captain is killed, Lt. Dane Dumars (Matt Damon) leads a Tactical Narcotics Team to investigate. They raid a stash house in Hialeah, where their dog finds the huge pile of cash. As outside threats and inside doubts grow, tensions rise between teammates, including Sgt. JD Byrne (Ben Affleck), Det. Numa Baptiste (Teyana Taylor), Mike Ro (Steven Yeun), and Lolo (Catalina Sandino Moreno). The story moves quickly, with interrogations, chases, and shootouts, all while questioning loyalty in the face of greed.
Matt Damon plays a conflicted leader who is dealing with his own demons, and Ben Affleck plays a very aggressive character in their hyper-masculine bromance turned rivalry. Teyana Taylor shines as the fierce Det. Baptiste, bringing emotional depth to the chaos. Steven Yeun and Sasha Calle play mysterious Desi, who support her. Their friendship in real life makes their on-screen chemistry even stronger, which keeps the thriller’s twists grounded.
Critics like The Rip is a fun, action-packed heist thriller that doesn’t change the genre but gives you thrills with strong performances and fast-paced action. Reviews talk about its self-aware B-movie energy, which reminds them of Training Day and Heat, but some say it uses familiar tropes. Early buzz suggests that it will be a hit on Netflix for people who like cop shows.
