Deep Cover
1992, Crime/Drama, 1h 48m
26 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Deep Cover rises above standard-issue crime thriller fare thanks to a smartly cynical script and powerhouse performances from its unorthodox but well-matched leads. Read critic reviews
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Russell Stevens Jr., John Hull
David Jason
Betty
Carver
Barbosa
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Critic Reviews for Deep Cover
All Critics (26) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (4)
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Smart and stylish, it also has scenes of crackling violence and dramaturgy that oftentimes strains to work but, on the whole, Deep Cover is engaging, thoughtful and inventive.
October 31, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
Convoluted and mostly unconvincing as a portrait of the drug underworld, Deep Cover [based on a story by Michael Tolkin] still carries some resonance due to its vivid portrait of societal decay and a heavyweight performance by Larry Fishburne.
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What emerges is a powerhouse thriller full of surprises, original touches, and rare political lucidity, including an impressive performance by Jeff Goldblum.
October 31, 2007 | Full Review… -
In addition to Fishburne, it gives us a first-rate soundtrack, a clutch of splendid cameos, fine, grainy direction from Duke, and much pointed stuff about the hypocrisy behind the USA's so-called war against drugs.
January 26, 2006 | Full Review… -
Deep Cover eventually degenerates into so much gratuitous violence that 'kill' sounds like the most-used verb in the screenplay's last stages.
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Rather than ride the easy cynicism of the script, by Michael Tolkin and Henry Bean, Fishburne illuminates his character's moral struggle.
June 6, 2001
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Smart and stylish, it also has scenes of crackling violence and dramaturgy that oftentimes strains to work but, on the whole, Deep Cover is engaging, thoughtful and inventive.
October 31, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
Convoluted and mostly unconvincing as a portrait of the drug underworld, Deep Cover [based on a story by Michael Tolkin] still carries some resonance due to its vivid portrait of societal decay and a heavyweight performance by Larry Fishburne.
October 31, 2007 | Full Review… -
What emerges is a powerhouse thriller full of surprises, original touches, and rare political lucidity, including an impressive performance by Jeff Goldblum.
October 31, 2007 | Full Review… -
In addition to Fishburne, it gives us a first-rate soundtrack, a clutch of splendid cameos, fine, grainy direction from Duke, and much pointed stuff about the hypocrisy behind the USA's so-called war against drugs.
January 26, 2006 | Full Review… -
Even if viewers didn't see the full impact of crack's scourge themselves, they felt the shockwaves all the same.
July 26, 2021 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review… -
Fishburne and Goldblum make an excellent and unexpected team.
July 24, 2021 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Deep Cover
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Mar 07, 2010the slow-mo freebase intro is too nice. jeff goldblum was ludicrous as a badguy lawyer.steve c Super Reviewer
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Oct 18, 2008One of my all time favorites, if you like jeff goldblum this is the movie to see, a very intense performance, i always credit this as being his best to date, a must see.Lee K Super Reviewer
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Jun 23, 2008A bit garbagy. Not one that Laurence Fishburne or Jeff Goldblum should remember well.John B Super Reviewer
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May 30, 2008Another Bomb ass movie from Fishbournekhalvic b Super Reviewer
Deep Cover Quotes
| Russell Stevens Jr./John Hull: | I'd been turned out like a two-dollar whore, with no kiss and no towel. |
| Russell Stevens Jr./John Hull: | What would you do? |
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