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The Rip
Movie

The Rip

2026 • Action, Crime, Drama

Woke Score
2.2
out of 10

Plot

A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.

Overall Series Review

The Rip (2026) is an action-thriller focused on a group of Miami narcotics police whose loyalties fracture after finding a massive cache of cartel cash. The film successfully avoids the dominant contemporary 'woke' trends by dedicating itself to a traditional, moral-centric crime narrative reminiscent of '70s genre cinema. Its central thesis, 'Are we the good guys,' provides a firm, secular foundation for transcendent morality, contrasting sharply with modern moral relativism. The diverse ensemble cast is deployed as part of a classic 'whodunnit' mystery about corruption, where the villain is a non-white character and the moral hero is a white male, explicitly rejecting the trope of systematic vilification. While some reviews note the film is a 'macho pulp' that sidelines its capable female characters, placing it in a traditional, male-dominated genre space, there is no evidence of feminist 'Girl Boss' tropes or anti-natalist messaging. Crucially, the film contains zero commentary or inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes or any hostility toward religion, making its score exceptionally low in these politically charged categories. The conflict is entirely internal to the team and its individual members' greed, not an external lecture on systemic oppression or civilizational self-hatred.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics2/10

The plot centers on a test of individual character and greed, not a critique of systemic oppression. The hero is a white male, and the corrupt cop (villain) is of Asian descent, directly contradicting the vilification of 'whiteness.' Casting is diverse but functions within the genre rather than as a political statement.

Oikophobia2/10

The film criticizes corruption within a local institution (Miami police) as a traditional crime trope, inspired by true events, not Western civilization or one's home culture at large. The protagonist's core motivation is a desire for integrity, which serves as a 'shield against chaos' and a commitment to objective moral law, contrasting with civilizational self-hatred.

Feminism4/10

The film is described as a 'macho pulp' and 'bro thriller,' with female characters being 'sidelined' in the narrative's central conflict. This indicates a lack of the 'Girl Boss' or Mary Sue tropes but reflects a traditional, male-centric genre focus. The protagonist's emotional core is rooted in his protective love for his deceased son, celebrating the father-son bond.

LGBTQ+1/10

No evidence from plot details, cast information, or reviews suggests the inclusion or centering of alternative sexualities, gender ideology, or a deconstruction of the nuclear family. The plot is strictly a tense crime thriller focused on money, corruption, and police loyalty.

Anti-Theism2/10

The film's central philosophical debate is embodied by the protagonist's tattoo: 'Are we the good guys,' which is explained as a question of right and wrong going beyond base-level loyalty or money. This affirms a belief in Objective Truth and a higher moral law, functioning as a secular but transcendent morality that opposes moral relativism. No critique of traditional religion is present.