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Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci, Hill Harper ... see more see more... , Pam Grier , Jermaine Dupri , David Patrick Kelly , Don Harvey , Gano Grills , Ivonne Coll , Jake Weber , Mya , Nas , Richard Brooks , Robert LaSardo , Ron Canada , Veronica Webb

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 throug... read more read more...h bribery or intimidation, and seems practically untouchable. New police detective Jeffrey Cole (Omar Epps), convinced that he's the man who can bring down "God" and his empire, assumes a criminal identity that allows him to infiltrate "God"'s organization. However, the longer Cole remains inside the underworld, the more he finds himself caught up in it, and getting out of "God"'s empire becomes more difficult than getting in. The supporting cast includes Stanley Tucci as Cole's superior, Nia Long as Cole's girlfriend , and Pam Grier as an undercover detective, as well as hip-hop artists Nas and Mya. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Michael Rymer

Release Date: August 25, 1999

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DVD Release Date: February 15, 2000

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  • bhobbs1985
    February 22, 2009
    bhobbs1985
    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 ... read moreunder-cover cop and LL Cool J Surprisenly pulls off an amazing performance as "God" a major drug lord pushing an 11million dollar crack trade.

    Inspired by a true story, this movie captures the emotions of those who must of been conflicted in the real life event, as well as captures what people involved in drug trade, good evil or bystander, see's and goes through on a day-to-day base.

    What is even better about this film is it's not your typical crime movie. It's more so about the life of an under-cover cop and the struggles to keep there personal life and there undercover persona seperated. Sometimes when a man is undercover so long it's easy to lose your way and believe that you are the personality you play on the street, and Omar Epps, captures that perfectly.

    I apersonally was also especially refreashed by the fact that this took place in Ohio, a different scene than the same old "New York, LA, Miami" that we have seen in at least a thousand movies now. It's a great new setting, for an unpredictable, action packed, and emotional criminal drama.

    It passes in all areas!
  • sanjurosamurai
    January 29, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    decent flick but not as good as many under cover movies
  • ChucckTaylor
    June 11, 2009
    ChucckTaylor
    This movie was good, its the reason why i hated omar epps 4 so long LoL. But it was worth the watch n i cud watch it again rite now
  • labeelona1983
    April 28, 2008
    labeelona1983
    i saw that movie 5 times lol i really loved it , it was long time ago the story is great and the best part for me was when ll cool j know's that omar is a cop wooooow i still remember his face he was totaly shoked
  • EBAY7
    September 26, 2007
    EBAY7
    LL WAS JUST GETTING A LOT OF MONEY AND DIDN'T HAVE TOLERANCE FOR BACKSTABBERS AND NEITHER DO I !!!!!
  • katycapone
    August 25, 2007
    katycapone
    This movie is the black version of Donnie Brasco. A bit of a rip off, but thoroughly entertaining with an excellent soundtrack.
  • JamesMicheal
    August 9, 2007
    JamesMicheal
    I saw this movie a while back and rented it this past weekend, It still got all that a movie should have good acting, great ploat , and wonderful chacrters as well as entertaining...I want to say just rent it for the pure joy !!!
  • mlgaines
    April 11, 2007
    mlgaines
    tHIS IS SOME REAL SHIT NOT NO FAKE SHIT IT'S LIKE REAL LIFE SO THAT WHY I LOVE THIS MOVIE i GIVE Em ************************
  • mike20021
    September 19, 2006
    mike20021
    The only LL Cool J movie where he actually does a decent job acting. The story line is great and the movie is one of my fav police drama's

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Critic Reviews

Mick LaSalle
June 18, 2002
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. Full Review

Rick Groen
April 5, 2002
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

Competent yet largely forgettable. Full Review

Christy Lemire
January 1, 2000
Christy Lemire, Associated Press

An extremely raw, disturbing film! Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The latest in a long line of mediocre August releases, this would-be thriller boasts several well acted, interesting characters stuck in a story that is unevenly paced and overly familiar. Full Review

Steve Murray
January 1, 2000
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sharp performances. Full Review

Tom Long
January 1, 2000
Tom Long, Detroit News

Too Shallow! Full Review

Janet Maslin
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times

The characters are blur and not vivid. Full Review

Jeff Millar
January 1, 2000
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

Plot not deep enough. Full Review

Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

It's the kind of summer movie you see only if a power failure has knocked out your air conditioning.

Gary Dauphin
January 1, 2000
Gary Dauphin, Village Voice

Empty at the core but superficially diverting. Full Review

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