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In Too Deep (1999)

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Average Rating: 4.9/10
Reviews Counted: 55
Fresh: 20 | Rotten: 35

This shallow police film doesn't establish any kind of rhythm.

Average Rating: 5.8/10
Critic Reviews: 20
Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 10

This shallow police film doesn't establish any kind of rhythm.

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In this crime thriller, L.L. Cool J is a underworld boss so powerful that his nickname is "God." He has his fingers in 80% of the drug traffic in Cincinnati, has won over nearly every adversary through bribery or intimidation, and seems practically untouchable. New police detective Jeffrey Cole (Omar Epps), convinced that he's the man who can bring down "God" and his empire, assumes a criminal identity that allows him to infiltrate "God"'s organization. However, the longer Cole remains inside

R, 1 hr. 44 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Michael Rymer

Written By: Paul Aaron, Michael Henry Brown

In Theaters: Aug 25, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Feb 15, 2000

Dimension Films

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Critic Reviews for In Too Deep

All Critics (61) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (21) | Rotten (35) | DVD (8)

In its exploration of the moral dilemma of the undercover life, In Too Deep breaks no ground. But Epps is a leading man on the rise, and Cool J is something to see.

June 18, 2002 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

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Competent yet largely forgettable.

April 5, 2002 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

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Empty at the core but superficially diverting.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Gary Dauphin

Village Voice

Top Critic

Sharp performances.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Top Critic

Slow and predictable!

January 1, 2000 Comment

Jonathan Foreman

New York Post

Top Critic

The script irrevocably falters.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune

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John Petrakis

Chicago Tribune

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So uneven it's downright schizophrenic.

October 15, 2002 Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

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Margaret A. McGurk

Cincinnati Enquirer

Although it is based on a true story, the subject matter has been covered too many times to care, and the by-the-book plot plods along to an anti-climatic finish.

June 5, 2002 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Dwayne E. Leslie

Boxoffice Magazine

Not everyone can deal with this level of violence.

February 14, 2001 Full Review Source: 3BlackChicks Review

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Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel

3BlackChicks Review

In the end, In Too Deep becomes just another bad movie about bad people doing bad things. With none of the glorious fun we used to have watching Pam Grier strut her stuff.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Bruce Kirkland

Jam! Movies

It doesn't match up to the same level as Donnie Brasco, but In Too Deep is still a decent update of the gangster genre.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Ryan Cracknell

Apollo Guide

An involving, well-acted saga!

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

In Too Deep offers a valuable perspective on violence and on the human tendency to suppress it or to relish it.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Cinephiles

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Yazmin Ghonaim

Cinephiles

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Because this movie takes place in Cinncinnatti and I am from Ohio and about to finish up my degree in Criminal Justice I could be a little bias in this review... But in my opinion it was a five star movie. Omar Epps does an amazing job at his emotionally conflicted role as an under-cover cop and LL Cool J Surprisenly

February 22, 2009