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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!
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    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    05/26/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    No review available.

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    Emanuel Levy
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    05/28/03
    Beth Jones
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    Full Review Source: Sight and Sound | comment Comment
    12/02/02
    Danny Leigh
    Danny Leigh
    Sight and Sound

    So uneven it’s downright schizophrenic.

    Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | comment Comment
    10/15/02
    Margaret A. McGurk
    Margaret A. McGurk
    Cincinnati Enquirer

    No review available.

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    08/08/02
    Cory Cheney
    Cory Cheney
    Urban Tulsa Weekly

    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: San Francisco Chronicle | comment Comment
    06/18/02
    Mick LaSalle
    Mick LaSalle
    San Francisco Chronicle
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    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: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    06/05/02
    Dwayne E. Leslie
    Dwayne E. Leslie
    Boxoffice Magazine

    Competent yet largely forgettable.

    Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
    04/05/02
    Rick Groen
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    12/10/01
    Rich Cline
    Rich Cline
    Shadows on the Wall

    Not everyone can deal with this level of violence.

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    02/14/01
    Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
    Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
    3BlackChicks Review

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

    Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    E! Online

    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: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Aileo Weinmann
    Aileo Weinmann
    Filmcritic.com

    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: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Bruce Kirkland
    Bruce Kirkland
    Jam! Movies

    Consistent bad acting.

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    01/01/00
    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
    Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
    St. Paul Pioneer Press

    Some solid acting; a great-looking film.

    Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Chris Vognar
    Chris Vognar
    Dallas Morning News
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    An extremely raw, disturbing film!

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    Christy Lemire
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    01/01/00
    Cynthia Fuchs
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