In Too Deep

In Too Deep (1999)

  • 36% of critics liked it
    (55 reviews)

  • 76% of users liked it
    (7,073 ratings)

In this crime thriller, L.L. Cool J is a underworld boss so powerful that his nickname is "God." He has his fingers in 80% of the drug traffic in Cincinnati, has won over nearly every adversary through bribery or intimidation, and seems practically untouchable. New police detective Jeffrey Cole… More

R, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Michael Rymer
Written By
Paul Aaron, Michael Henry Brown
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Aug 25, 1999 Wide
On DVD
Feb 15, 2000
Dimension Films

Critic Reviews

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    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.

  • Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

    Competent yet largely forgettable.

  • Gary Dauphin, Village Voice

    Empty at the core but superficially diverting.

  • Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    Sharp performances.

  • Jonathan Foreman, New York Post

    Slow and predictable!

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Bobby H


    Because this movie takes place in Cinncinnatti and I am from Ohio and about to finish up my degree in Criminal Justice I could be a little bias in this review... But in my opinion it was a five star movie. Omar Epps does an amazing job at his emotionally conflicted role as an… More

  • danny d


    decent flick but not as good as many under cover movies