Netflix’s new crime thriller “The Rip” landed January 16, 2026 with a familiar hook: Miami cops, a stash house, and more than $20 million that turns partners into suspects. Viewers have been posting fast reactions about the twists and gunplay, helped by Netflix’s countdown post on X.
Early Reviews Point to a Brisk, Messy-Good Ride
Reviewers broadly agree on two things: Joe Carnahan keeps the pace moving, and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sell the paranoia with easy chemistry. The ensemble also includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor and Sasha Calle, though several write-ups say the supporting arcs get less room than the central duo. A few notices call it a throwback to punchy 2000s crime movies, fun in the moment, forgettable after.
Weekend Watch Check
If the goal is a tense, twist-heavy night, it fits. If the goal is deep character work, it may not. One extra angle driving interest is the business story: Affleck and Damon’s Artists Equity reportedly structured crew profit participation, a rare streaming-era experiment that has industry eyes watching the numbers.
