Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reunite in ‘The Rip’ Trailer

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck often step away to work on individual ventures, but they consistently reunite for collaborative efforts. In the past few years especially, their partnership has grown stronger, as evident in their joint projects. For instance, they established Artists Equity, a production company that could contribute to this increased collaboration. Over the last five years alone, they have appeared together in movies like Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, Affleck’s Air, and are now set to co-star in The Rip, a crime thriller scheduled for release on Netflix in early 2026.

In addition to Affleck and Damon, the ensemble for this movie is also quite substantial. Notably, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler are prominently featured in the initial trailer of the film, available for viewing below.

[Official Synopsis]

When a large sum of money, numbering in millions, was found hidden away in an abandoned safe house within Miami, the bonds of trust among the police force started to weaken. With word leaking out about the scale of the confiscation, everything became subject to scrutiny – even their trusted colleagues.

This appears to be the type of show that people would enjoy streaming on Netflix. It features two well-known actors who complement each other, and it’s a classic police drama with good production quality. There’s also a complex plot involving who might betray whom, adding an element of suspense. While it might not reach the heights of “Good Will Hunting”, it doesn’t matter what’s considered great today, right? After all, everyone has their own preferences.

The Rip debuts on Netflix on January 16.

Movies Where the Main Character Is Actually the Worst

1. Dumb and Dumber

Lloyd Christmas (played by Jim Carrey) undeniably lives up to his half of the title duo from the 1994 cult favorite comedy, “Dumb and Dumber.” However, it’s not only his absurd stupidity that earns this label. In fact, Lloyd often displays thoughtless behavior that leads to injuries for others. He isn’t always kind to his friend Harry (Jeff Daniels) either, going as far as sneakily adding laxatives to Harry’s coffee. His affection for Mary, a woman he doesn’t actually know, is misguided at best and borderline stalking at worst. But perhaps his most despicable act is conning a blind child into purchasing a dead bird. That’s downright cruel.

2. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

In a simpler and more conversational style, the

In Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory from 1971, Grandpa Joe (played by Jack Albertson) might seem like Charlie Bucket’s (Peter Ostrum) loving grandparent. However, he’s actually quite selfish and self-centered. He’s been pretending to be bedridden for 20 years due to the cold floor, forcing his daughter to work tirelessly to support their financially struggling family. His only concern is himself, as evident by him smoking a pipe of tobacco daily – something they couldn’t even afford bread for. But when Charlie wins a Golden Ticket to Wonka’s factory, Grandpa Joe miraculously regains the strength to leap out of bed and start dancing! Later at the factory, he persuades Charlie to break Wonka’s rules by stealing fizzy lifting drinks. This reckless act not only puts Charlie’s life in danger but also nearly costs his grandson the prize.

3. You’ve Got Mail

With Tom Hanks’ undeniable charm and the central forbidden romance in “You’ve Got Mail” making Joe Fox hard to resist back in 1998, Nora Ephron’s classic film seems more like a chilling horror movie than a heartwarming romantic comedy today. In the movie, Joe comes across as a brutal capitalist killer who systematically eliminates small businesses, but in real life he’s a powerful superstore mogul who ultimately puts an end to a family-owned bookshop. Even though he wins over Meg Ryan’s character Kathleen online with his flowers and charm, in reality, he ruthlessly crushes the independent bookseller’s livelihood. However, at least he does send her flowers from time to time.

4. Mrs. Doubtfire

In the 1993 family comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Robin Williams’ character Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire is fondly remembered by many Millennials from their childhood, but upon revisiting the film, one might find that the character isn’t as endearing as originally thought. While Williams delivers a charming performance, Daniel is not as warm and loving as you might recall. In fact, he deceives his ex-wife Miranda (Sally Field) by disguising himself as Mrs. Doubtfire to rejoin the family home under false pretenses that are quite unsettling. To make matters worse, he exploits her new boyfriend and works against her in parenting decisions for personal gain. The film presents Daniel as a victim of divorce, but the reality is that Miranda divorced him because he was unreliable, immature, and irresponsible as a co-parent and partner. Additionally, Daniel violates a court order.

5. Mean Girls

In the movie “Mean Girls,” Cady Heron (portrayed by Lindsay Lohan) turns cruel when she does. Desiring to unseat her arch-rival, Regina George (played by Rachel McAdams), as the high school’s Queen Bee, she paradoxically transforms into a malicious teenager – a Plastic, as the film is named, referring to someone who is cold, polished, and hard like plastic. Cady becomes self-centered, shallow, and unfeeling. In her pursuit of power, she causes much hurt: She deceives Regina by giving her weight gain bars disguised as weight loss aids, manipulates Regina’s boyfriend Aaron, makes Gretchen believe that Regina dislikes her, spreads a rumor about the teacher selling drugs, and abandons her friends Janice and Damian to throw a party they were never invited to.

6. Superbad

In the 2007 movie “Superbad,” Jonah Hill’s character Seth is one of the three leading roles, including Fogell/McLovin (Chrisopher Mintz-Plasse). Unlike his friend Evan (Michael Cera), Seth often behaves more like an adversary than a hero. For instance, he becomes angry with Evan when Evan plans to attend a different college, and he goes to great lengths to pursue Jules (Emma Stone) for personal gain.

Moreover, Seth disregards the well-being of Fogell by leaving him in the hands of the police after pressuring him into buying alcohol for a party, despite all three characters being underage. Seth is known for his abrasive, aggressive, and self-centered behavior, and he makes insensitive comments about sexism, homophobia, and even remarks about Evan’s mother’s body parts. This type of behavior is certainly inappropriate, to say the least!

7. Meet the Parents

In 2000’s “Meet the Parents,” as a cinephile, I find myself sympathizing with poor Greg Focker (Ben Stiller), who seems to be set up for failure at every turn by his significant other Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo). Frankly, she gives Jack (Robert De Niro) a run for his money in the art of making life difficult.

For instance, she makes Greg fib about their living arrangements before they even step foot into the Byrnes’ family home for a wedding. To add salt to the wound, when they arrive, she casually mentions Greg’s alleged hatred of cats, which immediately puts everyone on edge. The next morning, she allows him to sleep in while her fastidious family gathers in the kitchen, casting him as the lazy one. Worse still, she convinces him to borrow clothes from her brother, whom he’s never met, complete with underwear – talk about an awkward situation!

Pam continues to put Greg through cringe-worthy moments, such as springing the news that she was previously engaged during dinner with her ex-fiancé. Instead of standing up for herself and Greg, she chooses the path of least resistance by either lying or feigning everything’s fine, which only fuels her father’s appalling behavior and adds to Greg’s woes.

8. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

In simpler terms, Ferris Bueller, portrayed by Matthew Broderick, is a beloved yet questionable character from ’80s cinema. While many saw him as a hero, he was actually quite manipulative. For example, he exploited his friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) to steal his father’s valuable car for their adolescent escapades. He negatively influences his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sarah), encouraging her to skip school with him, while treating Cameron as an afterthought. He lies to his parents, steals dinner reservations, and hacks the school attendance system. Despite his irresponsible actions, he somehow manages to evade consequences and is even admired by his family and peers.

9. Passengers

The film “Passengers” tells the story of two colonists, played by Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, who develop a romantic relationship on a spaceship traveling to another planet after Earth’s ecosystem collapses. However, if you delve deeper into its plot, this 2016 sci-fi romance can be seen as more of a horror movie. After a malfunction in his hibernation pod prevents Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) from returning to sleep for the rest of the 120-year journey, he grows desperate due to isolation and loneliness. In an act that can be considered both monstrous and selfish, he awakens Aurora Lane (Jennifer Lawrence), a fellow passenger, in order to have companionship on the ship. As their relationship evolves into love, Jim’s actions are questionable as they rob Aurora of her freedom and sentence her to a lifetime of being stranded in deep space with him.

10. National Lampoon’s Vacation

In National Lampoon’s Vacation from 1983, viewers might relate to Clark Griswold’s (Chevy Chase) transformation into a frantic suburban madman, but it’s clear that his selfish actions warrant every hardship he encounters. Clark often prioritizes his dream of the perfect family vacation over his family’s safety and well-being, making rash decisions that put them at risk. He nearly betrays his wife’s trust by flirting with another woman, causing her pain. Furthermore, when he accidentally kills his aunt’s dog, he shows no remorse, and his lack of regret is even more pronounced when his aunt dies. Rather than grieving, Clark treats the situation as an inconvenience. He callously transports his aunt’s body on their car roof and abandons it at her son’s house. Later, he breaks into a closed theme park, takes a security guard hostage, and involves his family in his lawless acts. Clark is belligerent, proud, arrogant, and displays sociopathic tendencies, and these traits only intensify in the sequels.

2025-09-10 16:27