"But this one comes with a ridiculously stacked cast, including, most important, its two leads: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The longtime Hollywood pals have dutifully hit the promotional circuit to talk up their latest collaboration, as well as argue over who's the bigger New England Patriots fan, reminisce on their former shared bank account, and generally remind everyone about the wholesome endurance of their creative bond."
"Affleck plays the Miami Police Department detective J. D. Byrne, and Damon is his superior, Lieutenant Dane Dumars. Byrne and Dumars get drawn into a conspiracy surrounding a colossal stash of illicit money, which is coveted by cartel leaders and crooked cops alike. Carnahan, however, seems more interested in depicting realistic police procedure than in letting the famous friends have much fun together."
"That The Rip is such a bland venue for its charismatic stars' reunion is a terrible shame. They do look the part, sporting big beards and close-cropped hair; their brows are eternally furrowed and their eyes are constantly narrowed as their characters try to sniff out each other's loyalty and the loyalty of other teammates drawn in by "the rip" ("
Joe Carnahan's The Rip is a Miami-set cop drama that emphasizes realistic police procedure over star-driven chemistry. The film stars Ben Affleck as Detective J.D. Byrne and Matt Damon as Lieutenant Dane Dumars, who become entangled in a conspiracy over a colossal stash of illicit money coveted by cartel leaders and crooked cops. Affleck and Damon's longtime real-life friendship fuels heavy promotion, yet the characters display guarded loyalties and furrowed brows rather than playful rapport. Carnahan prioritizes methodical procedural detail, producing a restrained reunion that limits the leads' on-screen camaraderie.
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