US EditionNetflix's The Rip Review
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck star as Miami narcotics cops facing mistrust and cartel violence after discovering a $20 million stash following their captain's murder.
- On January 16, The Rip streams on Netflix starring Matt Damon, actor , and Ben Affleck, actor , as Miami PD Tactical Narcotics Team members.
- Following a tip-off, Lieutenant Dane Dumars and Detective Sergeant JD Byrne investigate their captain Jackie Valez's murder, discovering $20 million hidden in a safe house attic.
- Internal tensions surface when Lieutenant Dane Dumars's promotion over Detective Sergeant JD Byrne and his grieving of his 10-year-old son's death intensify distrust amid federal agents' scrutiny.
- Escalating violence unfolds as the $20 million discovery triggers cartel threats, FBI involvement, and violent shootouts in a standoff, with critics praising performances and a late twist.
- From a production perspective, The Rip comes from Affleck and Damon's Artists Equity model, designed for streaming distribution with backend profit sharing, and Joe Carnahan loosely based it on real events involving Miami cop Chris Casiano's tip.
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