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In Too Deep (1999)

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Reviews Counted:55

Fresh:20

Rotten:35

Average Rating:4.8/10

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... 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 himself more and more involved in the very crime he is trying to stop, risking his career and the life of his girlfriend (Long) in the process. An exciting, fun thriller with strong performances. [More]

Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci

Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci, Hill Harper, Pam Grier

Director: Michael Rymer

Director: Michael Rymer
Screenwriter: Paul Aaron, Michael Henry Brown
Composer: Christopher Young

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Feb 15, 2000

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  • In Too Deep
  • Hip-hop legend LL Cool J (DEEP BLUE SEA, HALLOWEEN: H2O) is teamed with hot stars Omar Epps (THE WOOD, SCREAM 2) and Nia Long (BOILER ROOM, BIG MOMMA's HOUSE) in a gritty crime drama about a dedicated young cop who goes deep undercover to take down a ruthless gangster! Officer Jeff Cole (Epps) is given a dangerous mission: infiltrate the syndicate of "God" (LL Cool J), the charismatic and deadly crime lord who rules the city's streets! But as Cole sinks deeper and deeper into God's crew, he begins to get in over his head ... until the line that separates his true identity from his street persona begins to disappear! Also featuring Stanley Tucci (SHALL WE DANCE? THE TERMINAL) and Pam Grier (JACKIE BROWN), this action-packed story unfolds with a power you'll find intensely entertaining!
  • Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
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    Geoff Andrew

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 26 2006 03:16 AM

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    Emanuel Levy

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    Brian Webster

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 16 2004 05:24 PM

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 28 2003 05:18 PM

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    Danny Leigh

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 02 2002 08:35 AM

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    Margaret A. McGurk

    So uneven it’s downright schizophrenic.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 15 2002 08:29 AM

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    Cory Cheney

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    Mick LaSalle

    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.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 18 2002 08:23 AM

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    Dwayne E. Leslie

    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.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 05 2002 08:23 AM

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    2/4

    Rick Groen

    Competent yet largely forgettable.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 05 2002 08:19 AM

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    Rich Cline

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 10 2001 06:37 PM

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    3/5

    Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel

    Not everyone can deal with this level of violence.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 14 2001 08:22 AM

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    This rude knockoff of Donnie Brasco has little of the raw, forlorn humanity that made that film a standout.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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    Aileo Weinmann

    The only thing 'too deep' about this movie is the apparent lack of respect its creators must have for audiences -- it is literally an insult that such an abysmal failure has made it to market.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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    Bruce Kirkland

    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.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)

    Consistent bad acting.

    comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

    St. Paul Pioneer Press

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    Chris Vognar

    Some solid acting; a great-looking film.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

    Dallas Morning News

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    Christy Lemire

    An extremely raw, disturbing film!

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

    Associated Press

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    Cynthia Fuchs

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