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Damon and Affleck Reunite in Joe Carnahan’s The Rip, Now Streaming on Netflix

Early reviews single out their chemistry, with reservations about the script and style.

Overview

  • The crime thriller follows Miami narcotics officers whose stash-house find of more than $20 million strains trust and sets off a tense night of moral tests.
  • The film marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Damon and Affleck’s Artists Equity.
  • Critics call the performances committed yet the overall execution uneven, pointing to murky visuals, familiar genre beats, and pacing concerns.
  • Artists Equity arranged a one-time bonus for roughly 1,200 cast and crew tied to 90-day Netflix viewership benchmarks, with payout results still pending.
  • Writer-director Joe Carnahan says the story was inspired by a real Miami narcotics officer’s experience, and the ensemble features Sasha Calle, Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Kyle Chandler.