Particle.news
Download on the App Store

‘The Rip’ Debuts on Netflix to Mixed Early Reviews

Early response spotlights the leads’ chemistry, with the Artists Equity crew bonus model framing the release.

Overview

  • The Joe Carnahan–directed crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck began streaming on Netflix on Jan. 16.
  • The story follows a Miami narcotics unit that uncovers roughly $20 million in a stash house, igniting suspicion and moral tests within the team.
  • Critics widely praise Damon and Affleck’s on-screen rapport, but several reviews fault the script, pacing, character development, and direction.
  • Coverage notes a strong supporting cast — including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Kyle Chandler — though some reviewers say the ensemble is underused.
  • Carnahan wrote the film, citing inspiration from a real Miami incident, and producers Artists Equity set a one-time crew bonus tied to 90-day Netflix viewership benchmarks.