"In a non-Netflix world, a film like The Rip flashy, action-heavy, led by two household names should be available this weekend on the biggest high-format screens across the country. But then in that same world, at this particular time, it's doubtful that a film like this would even get made, granted a budget that's reportedly close to $100m, highly unusual for R-rated non-IP."
"It's made by Joe Carnahan, a writer-director who broke out in that same year with crime thriller Narc, a film that was saved from direct-to-video ignominy by Tom Cruise, who boarded as exec producer. Since then, Carnahan has continued to attract other Hollywood action junkies such as Liam Neeson (The Grey and The A-Team), Gerard Butler (Copshop), Mel Gibson (Boss Level) and Affleck, whom he first worked with on 2006's rather annoying caper Smokin' Aces."
January has become a month for mainstream action fare and streamer releases rather than prestige theatrical launches. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are starring in the flashy, action-heavy film The Rip, which reportedly cost close to $100m, an uncommon budget for R-rated non-IP. The streaming service agreed to alter its pay structure to allow the profit-sharing Artists Equity rule, granting bonuses to cast and crew if the film performs well. The Rip is directed by Joe Carnahan, whose career includes Narc and the acclaimed survival thriller The Grey, and who routinely works with high-profile action stars.
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