Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, two household names with Oscar wins under their belts, have teamed up for a flashy, action-packed thriller on Netflix's small screen. 'The Rip' is an R-rated, non-IP extravaganza that looks and feels like it was ripped straight out of the early 2000s.
In this bro-tastic ride, Affleck and Damon star as two cops in Miami who stumble upon a life-changing $20 million stash hidden in a suburban home. With this windfall comes a whole lot of trouble, as various players try to jacking or robbing their share of the loot.
While some may say that Affleck and Damon's chemistry is more of a nostalgic throwback than anything particularly new, it's undeniable that they bring an air of seriousness to these over-the-top roles. They're able to breathe life into underwritten characters with dramatic backstories, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Director Joe Carnahan, known for his work on gritty survival thrillers like 'The Grey', proves himself to be a solid genre hand in this project. His cocksure direction brings a palpable forcefulness to the film, which, despite its over-the-top theatrics, remains an enjoyable watch.
However, as with many films of this nature, women are relegated to the sidelines – their tenacity and strength more often reduced to background noise. Still, Carnahan delivers some memorable action sequences that keep things moving at a breakneck pace.
Ultimately, 'The Rip' feels like a film designed for Friday nights only. While it may not be something you'll remember come Saturday morning, it's certainly an entertaining ride that will appeal to fans of high-octane thrills and macho bravado.
In this bro-tastic ride, Affleck and Damon star as two cops in Miami who stumble upon a life-changing $20 million stash hidden in a suburban home. With this windfall comes a whole lot of trouble, as various players try to jacking or robbing their share of the loot.
While some may say that Affleck and Damon's chemistry is more of a nostalgic throwback than anything particularly new, it's undeniable that they bring an air of seriousness to these over-the-top roles. They're able to breathe life into underwritten characters with dramatic backstories, even if it's just for a few minutes.
Director Joe Carnahan, known for his work on gritty survival thrillers like 'The Grey', proves himself to be a solid genre hand in this project. His cocksure direction brings a palpable forcefulness to the film, which, despite its over-the-top theatrics, remains an enjoyable watch.
However, as with many films of this nature, women are relegated to the sidelines – their tenacity and strength more often reduced to background noise. Still, Carnahan delivers some memorable action sequences that keep things moving at a breakneck pace.
Ultimately, 'The Rip' feels like a film designed for Friday nights only. While it may not be something you'll remember come Saturday morning, it's certainly an entertaining ride that will appeal to fans of high-octane thrills and macho bravado.
. I love how Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back together again, even if it is just for a short stint. They do have that special chemistry that works so well in their movies. And hey, who doesn't love a good action flick every now and then? 
The problem with these kinds of movies is that sometimes the ladies get lost in the shuffle, but I'm glad Joe Carnahan at least tried to bring some excitement to those action scenes 
. All in all, it sounds like 'The Rip' will be an entertaining watch for fans of those big-budget thrillers 
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I'm low-key excited to see Ben Affleck and Matt Damon back on screen together, even if it is in a goofy thrill ride like 'The Rip'. Their chemistry is undeniable, and they definitely bring some much-needed gravitas to the film. Joe Carnahan's direction is solid, but I wish they'd given more agency to the female characters - it feels like they're just there for the guys 
. Still, if you're in the mood for a mindless, adrenaline-fueled watch on a Friday night, 'The Rip' is definitely worth checking out 
. Just don't expect it to leave a lasting impression come Monday morning 
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. the female leads are barely there, which is super annoying 
. overall, its just a fun, mindless thrill ride that'll get the job done 
the action scenes are gonna be SO lit i've already added 'the rip' to my netflix watchlist and i'll be binging it in one sitting no doubt about it 
i know some ppl might say their chemistry is just nostalgia but idc, it's fire 
the only thing that bugged me was how few women were in the show, still i loved the action scenes tho! 
they were SO intense 
like what even is the point of them if they're not gonna be the ones making things happen? anyway, ben & matt's chemistry is def undeniable and joe carnahan brings that gritty vibe that makes me wanna be a part of some shady cop shenanigans with them 
but at the same time, ben affleck and matt damon are like, a dream team for me. they've got that whole "bro-tastic" thing down pat, and if you're into over-the-top action flicks, then 'the rip' is probably gonna be your jam 
but hey, joe carnahan's got some solid direction going on, and those action sequences look 
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! I love how they bring a level of seriousness to these over-the-top roles, it's like they're able to breathe life into these characters even if they're just there for a few minutes. The action scenes are insane too, Joe Carnahan knows how to pack in the adrenaline 
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It's like they took every explosion from 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' and put them in one crazy package 
. The chemistry between Affleck and Damon is undeniable, even if it feels like we're just seeing another iteration of their buddy cop dynamic 
. And hey, Joe Carnahan is a solid director – the action scenes are straight fire 
. Carnahan gets it right with some seriously intense action scenes that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. The only thing that bugs me is how women are kinda lost in the shuffle, but let's give Carnahan credit for delivering something fun and mindless - perfect for a Friday night Netflix binge 
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