Netflix's relentless pursuit of streamlining its movies to appease the attention-deficient demographic has hit a new low with "The Rip", a police procedural thriller that exemplifies the company's most egregious example of pandering.
The film follows Lieutenant Dane Dumars, a disheartened and disillusioned Miami-based tactical narcotics team leader played by Matt Damon, as he navigates a high-stakes case. The problem lies in how Netflix has conditioned its audience to receive information at an arm's length. The repetition is almost comical, serving only to reinforce the notion that viewers are incapable of engaging with films on any meaningful level.
In "The Rip", characters repeatedly rehash key plot points, while also using phone calls and other unnecessary exposition to further explain themselves. These repetitive elements aren't just gratuitous; they've become a hallmark of Netflix's filmmaking style, designed to cater to an audience that can't be bothered to pay attention for more than a few seconds at a time.
The latest collaboration between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is filled with talented actors, including Kyle Chandler and Teyana Taylor. However, their talents are squandered by the relentless need to explain every little detail and plot twist. Even the usually intelligent and well-crafted mystery genre can't escape this formulaic approach.
Writer-director Joe Carnahan aims for a steady build-up of tension reminiscent of Michael Mann classics like "Heat" and "Thief", but his film is instead consumed by the need to expound on its own narrative at every turn. The result is an exasperating experience that leaves the viewer wondering what just happened.
What's most aggravating, however, is that we've stood for this for so long. Enough people have watched these movies that Netflix believes they're truly what their audiences want. Perhaps they are right, but intelligent and well-made offerings like "Adolescence" prove otherwise. It's time to take back control by turning off the repetitive, over-explained films and supporting creators who put thought into their work.
In a world where data aggregation and analysis companies like Netflix dictate what we watch, it's refreshing that Matt Damon has finally spoken out about this trend. But rather than speaking truth to power, he chose to sidestep the issue while being filmed. Nevertheless, his admission serves as a clarion call for change. By choosing not to reward these mindless films with our attention and instead opting for something more intelligent and well-made, we can take back control of our viewing habits.
Ultimately, "The Rip" is a prime example of how far Netflix has strayed from making original, intelligent programming that respects its audience. We've had enough; it's time to make some noise and demand better.
The film follows Lieutenant Dane Dumars, a disheartened and disillusioned Miami-based tactical narcotics team leader played by Matt Damon, as he navigates a high-stakes case. The problem lies in how Netflix has conditioned its audience to receive information at an arm's length. The repetition is almost comical, serving only to reinforce the notion that viewers are incapable of engaging with films on any meaningful level.
In "The Rip", characters repeatedly rehash key plot points, while also using phone calls and other unnecessary exposition to further explain themselves. These repetitive elements aren't just gratuitous; they've become a hallmark of Netflix's filmmaking style, designed to cater to an audience that can't be bothered to pay attention for more than a few seconds at a time.
The latest collaboration between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is filled with talented actors, including Kyle Chandler and Teyana Taylor. However, their talents are squandered by the relentless need to explain every little detail and plot twist. Even the usually intelligent and well-crafted mystery genre can't escape this formulaic approach.
Writer-director Joe Carnahan aims for a steady build-up of tension reminiscent of Michael Mann classics like "Heat" and "Thief", but his film is instead consumed by the need to expound on its own narrative at every turn. The result is an exasperating experience that leaves the viewer wondering what just happened.
What's most aggravating, however, is that we've stood for this for so long. Enough people have watched these movies that Netflix believes they're truly what their audiences want. Perhaps they are right, but intelligent and well-made offerings like "Adolescence" prove otherwise. It's time to take back control by turning off the repetitive, over-explained films and supporting creators who put thought into their work.
In a world where data aggregation and analysis companies like Netflix dictate what we watch, it's refreshing that Matt Damon has finally spoken out about this trend. But rather than speaking truth to power, he chose to sidestep the issue while being filmed. Nevertheless, his admission serves as a clarion call for change. By choosing not to reward these mindless films with our attention and instead opting for something more intelligent and well-made, we can take back control of our viewing habits.
Ultimately, "The Rip" is a prime example of how far Netflix has strayed from making original, intelligent programming that respects its audience. We've had enough; it's time to make some noise and demand better.
I feel like I'm stuck in a never-ending loop with these formulaic thrillers 
. I get that people have short attention spans, but does Netflix really need to spell everything out for us? 
It's like they're trying to dumb down the experience and make it easy for anyone to follow (i.e., not engaging at all). The fact that talented actors are wasted in these movies is a shame. I'm so over the repetitive exposition and unnecessary explanations 
. Can't we just have a good, straightforward mystery for once? 
INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON TELLING A GOOD STORY, THEY JUST WANT TO KEEP YOU ENGAGED WITH MINUTE DETAILS THAT ARE COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT TO THE PLOT!! 
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. It's time for all of us to be honest with ourselves – are we really watching movies that are worth our time, or are we just numb from too much repetition? Let's make a conscious effort to support creators who actually care about making good content 
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. But can't they at least try to produce something that's slightly above average? It's like they're trying to insult our intelligence with these mindless procedurals 
. Time for a change, and we need to demand better from them 
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. It's like they're trying to make us feel smart by explaining every tiny detail 
. Newsflash: we're not that stupid 
! I've seen some great mysteries in my time, but this formulaic crap is just lazy writing 
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. We need more creators who care about making real art, not just churning out whatever will get the most views 
. It's time to take back control and start supporting better content 
. As someone who binge-watches all the time, I think Netflix has lost sight of what makes a good show: keeping you engaged and guessing. Instead, they just keep explaining everything away from you 
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it's like they think we're all too dumb to see through the repetition and unnecessary exposition 
The problem is, the formulaic approach just doesn't work for me 
. Time to take back control of our viewing habits and demand better! 
. We need more smart shows and movies that don't spoon-feed the audience, you know? Like "Adolescence" is giving me life right now 
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? and don't even get me started on the phone calls 
and unnecessary exposition 
... like "Adolescence" 
It feels like they're trying to spoon-feed the plot to us instead of trusting their audience to keep up 
It's like they're making us feel stupid on purpose 
I'm so sick of these formulaic movies that just churn out the same predictable plot twists over and over again 
