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  • 1999
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  • Dimension Films
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 1999
  • R
  • Dimension Films
  • 1 h 35 m
In Too Deep

Summary Detective Cole (Epps) is going undercover on a mission so dangerous, it could cost him his life... and possibly his soul. The target: a crimelord called "God" (Cool J) who's hooked into 80% of the city's crime. (Dimension Films)

Directed By: Michael Rymer

Written By: Michael Henry Brown, Paul Aaron

  • 1999
  • R
  • Dimension Films
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 1999
  • R
  • Dimension Films
  • 1 h 35 m

In Too Deep

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
53
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 10 User Ratings
7.7
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Summary Detective Cole (Epps) is going undercover on a mission so dangerous, it could cost him his life... and possibly his soul. The target: a crimelord called "God" (Cool J) who's hooked into 80% of the city's crime. (Dimension Films)

Directed By: Michael Rymer

Written By: Michael Henry Brown, Paul Aaron

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
53
36% Positive
10 Reviews
54% Mixed
15 Reviews
11% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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36% Positive
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54% Mixed
15 Reviews
11% Negative
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A gritty, well-acted urban drama with lots of humanity.
By Kevin Maynard FULL REVIEW
70
Script resounds throughout with astringent dialogue and stark authenticity.
By Gene Seymour FULL REVIEW
63
It delivers cop-genre thrills at the pace required and reminds us Omar Epps is a star in the making.
By Lawrence Toppman FULL REVIEW
50
LL Cool J. plays God like a medieval king.
By Sara Wildberger FULL REVIEW
50
Crime-by numbers-cop drama.
By Wesley Morris FULL REVIEW
40
Enough gunfights, vicious beatings, and pissing matches for five films.
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30
Not too far from the version of "Serpico" staged by the Max Fisher Players in "Rushmore."
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Production Company Dimension Films, Miramax, Suntaur Entertainment Company
Release Date Aug 25, 1999
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A fearless cop is taking on a ruthless crimelord. He knew the risks. He just didn't know how far he would have to go.
Website http://www.facebook.com/InTooDeepMovie
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Awards

Cognac Festival du Film Policier
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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