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In Too Deep
1999 95 min United States of America R 12+
★6.1
Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Michael Rymer
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Description
Drug lord Dwayne Gittens rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as "God" on the streets. Determined to break Gittens' stranglehold on the city is undercover cop Jeffrey Cole. But as Cole takes on an assumed identity to penetrate Gittens' criminal empire, he makes a disturbing discovery -- he kind of likes being a gangster.
Budget:
$7M
US Gross:
$14.01M
Worldwide:
$14.01M
Starring
Lloyd Adams
Actor
Philip Akin
Actor
Anna Carolina Arias
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
In Too Deep is widely viewed as a competent but formulaic entry in the undercover cop genre that relies heavily on established tropes. While the film benefits from strong performances by its lead and supporting cast, it is ultimately hindered by predictable plotting and mediocre technical execution.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Omar Epps and LL Cool J, provides a compelling energy that elevates the material beyond its generic roots. | |
| Score | The film utilizes an effective rap-heavy soundtrack that complements the gritty urban tone of the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay adheres too closely to the standard undercover police template, resulting in a highly predictable storyline. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the film's overall effectiveness are divided; some critics appreciate the brutal, heavy execution as a genre staple, while others find the staging and visual presentation to be underwhelming and modest in ambition. |