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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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    Reviews for In Too Deep

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    The film never falls into any kind of rhythm.

    Full Review Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | comment Comment
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    David Elliott
    David Elliott
    San Diego Union-Tribune

    A cut above the average made-for-TV movie about this subject.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
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    Eric Monder
    Eric Monder
    Film Journal International

    Empty at the core but superficially diverting.

    Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
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    Gary Dauphin
    Gary Dauphin
    Village Voice

    An involving, well-acted saga!

    Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Jack Garner
    Jack Garner
    Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

    The 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.

    Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
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    James Berardinelli
    James Berardinelli
    ReelViews
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    The characters are blur and not vivid.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
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    Janet Maslin
    Janet Maslin
    New York Times
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    In Too Deep never goes quite deep enough.

    Full Review Source: Citysearch | comment Comment
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    Jason Kaufman
    Jason Kaufman
    Citysearch

    Rewardingly textured work.

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    Jay Carr
    Jay Carr
    Boston Globe
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    Plot not deep enough.

    Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
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    Jeff Millar
    Jeff Millar
    Houston Chronicle
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    Cliched script and lackluster direction undermine the performers.

    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
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    Jeff Vice
    Jeff Vice
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    Weak script!

    Full Review Source: Screen It! | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Jim Judy
    Jim Judy
    Screen It!

    In Too Deep isn't special, but it's well done and coherent.

    Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Joe Baltake
    Joe Baltake
    Sacramento Bee

    In 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.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
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    Joe Leydon
    Joe Leydon
    Variety
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    The script irrevocably falters.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
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    John Petrakis
    John Petrakis
    Chicago Tribune
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    Slow and predictable!

    Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
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    Jonathan Foreman
    Jonathan Foreman
    New York Post
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    It's great to see the intensely charismatic LL Cool J bouncing back from failed-sitcom oblivion and up on the big screen where he really belongs.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Ken Fox
    Ken Fox
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Aaron and Brown's script resounds throughout with astringent dialogue and stark authenticity.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Kenneth Turan
    Kenneth Turan
    Los Angeles Times
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    A gritty, well-acted urban drama with lots of humanity.

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    01/01/00
    Kevin Maynard
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    The worst offence committed is a waste of talents in casting powerhouse players Tucci and Grier in stereotype 'other cop' roles.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
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    Kim Newman
    Kim Newman
    Empire Magazine

    Epps takes a slug at this brick wall of cliches, and he hits hard enough to make an impression, but there’s just no breaking through a rehashed plot.

    Full Review Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel | comment Comment
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    Laura Kelly
    Laura Kelly
    South Florida Sun-Sentinel
     
     
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