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February 10, 2026

The Rip is a solid thriller swallowed by the streaming era

That a $100 million action thriller pairing the A-list power couple Ben Affleck and Matt Damon with Smokin’ Aces (2006) director Joe Carnahan has been relegated to a Netflix-only release portends a grim reality for movie theaters — especially as the streaming giant moves to swallow Warner Bros.

The Rip is a solid thriller swallowed by the streaming era

TL;DR

  • The film "The Rip" stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon and is directed by Joe Carnahan.
  • Despite its budget and star power, the film is a Netflix-only release, indicating changes in the movie industry.
  • The plot involves a tactical narcotics unit discovering over $20 million in cartel cash in a suspect's home.
  • The central tension revolves around how word of the stash got out and which team member is a mole.
  • The movie is described as a paranoid whodunit with guns, with the second act being the high point.
  • The final act loses its compelling tension after the traitor is revealed, becoming a generic thriller.
  • The film is considered inoffensive and watchable, buoyed by its cast and director's skill in creating suspense.

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