The Rip Parent Guide

After the murder of Miami Police Department Captain Jackie Velez (Lina Esco), her Tactical Narcotics Team comes under intense scrutiny amid growing rumours of a corrupt officer operating within the unit. Tensions escalate when Velez’s second-in-command, Dane (Matt Damon), receives a tip that leads the team to the home of a woman named Desi (Sasha Calle). There, they uncover millions of dollars in illicit cash, an unexpected discovery that immediately raises troubling questions and sets off a chain reaction within the group.

The find begins to fracture the once-unified team (including members played by Ben Affleck, Teyana Taylor, and Steven Yeun), as suspicion mounts and trust steadily unravels. Moral lines blur, and the film ultimately poses the compelling question: what would each of us be willing to do when faced with the temptation of so much wealth?

The Rip is a gripping crime thriller that strikes a strong balance between plot, action, heart, and suspense. While it is neither family-friendly (due to non-stop profanity and plentiful violence) nor particularly ground-breaking, it is a tense, well-paced film that keeps viewers entertained and guessing right through to its final moments. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck both deliver strong performances, bringing welcome depth and layered character work to a film that is otherwise heavy on action. For viewers who don’t mind excessive profanity and a generous amount of gunfire, this makes for a decent movie-night pick (just be sure the kids are well and truly in bed first).

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Alisha Bagshaw

Alisha Bagshaw is completing her BCST in Child and Youth Care Counselling and is working toward a career in psychology and policy advocacy. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and subjecting her husband and friends to in-depth (and usually unsolicited) synopses and thematic analysis.