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Netflix’s The Rip Debuts to Divided Reviews Highlighting Damon–Affleck Chemistry

The release arrives with an unusual Artists Equity plan that could pay one-time bonuses to roughly 1,200 crew based on 90-day viewership.

Overview

  • Writer-director Joe Carnahan sets the thriller in Miami, where a tactical narcotics team unexpectedly uncovers roughly $20 million in a stash house, triggering suspicion and a siege-style night.
  • Early reviews praise Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s lived-in rapport as many critics fault the film’s tone, pacing, familiarity and frequently dark visuals.
  • Coverage notes a strong supporting cast including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Sasha Calle, with several reviewers saying the ensemble is underused.
  • The Rip streams exclusively on Netflix starting Jan. 16 and carries an R rating for violence and pervasive language.
  • Affleck and Damon’s Artists Equity structured a one-time bonus for cast and crew tied to undisclosed Netflix viewership thresholds measured in the first 90 days.