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.
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06/18/02
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In Too Deep (1999)
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Reviews Counted:20
Fresh:10
Rotten:10
Average Rating:5.6/10
Consensus: This shallow police film doesn't establish any kind of rhythm.
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Detective Jeff Cole (Epps) goes undercover in the hopes of bringing down drug lord Dwayne Gittens, aka GOD (LL Cool J), who has taken control of the neighborhood in which Cole grew up. Cole finds... [More]
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Reviews for In Too Deep
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Top CriticCompetent yet largely forgettable.
04/05/02
Top CriticSome solid acting; a great-looking film.
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Top CriticAn extremely raw, disturbing film!
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Top CriticEmpty at the core but superficially diverting.
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Top CriticThe latest in a long line of mediocre August releases, this would-be thriller boasts several well acted, interesting characters stuck in a story that is unevenly paced and overly familiar.
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Top CriticThe characters are blur and not vivid.
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Top CriticRewardingly textured work.
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Top CriticPlot not deep enough.
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Top CriticIn Too Deep doesn’t exactly abound in surprise plot twists. Even so, director Michael Rymer does a satisfying job of infusing the cliches with edgy persuasiveness.
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Top CriticThe script irrevocably falters.
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Top CriticSlow and predictable!
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Top CriticAaron and Brown's script resounds throughout with astringent dialogue and stark authenticity.
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Top CriticA gritty, well-acted urban drama with lots of humanity.
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Top Critic
The movie is a weakly scripted shambles.
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Top CriticLL Cool J with his natural charisma is the key to the movie's edge.
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Top CriticSharp performances.
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Top CriticToo Shallow!
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