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January 21, 2026
The Secret to One of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Friendships
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s latest movie doesn’t quite understand their brotherly appeal.
TL;DR
- The movie 'The Rip' features a reunion of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, their first top-billed collaboration since 'Dogma' in 1999.
- The film is a cop drama about detectives uncovering a conspiracy involving a large sum of illicit money.
- Despite the stars' personal bond, the film's execution is described as bland, lacking the charismatic chemistry expected from the leads.
- Director Joe Carnahan appears more interested in realistic police procedure than in showcasing the actors' dynamic.
- The supporting cast, including Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, and Catalina Sandino Moreno, are also featured with similar law-enforcement roles.
- The article contrasts Damon's consistent career with Affleck's more varied path, including directing success.
- Damon and Affleck previously explained their hiatus from co-starring roles was to avoid being perceived as a "double act" after their success with 'Good Will Hunting'.
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