Matt Damon’s ‘The Instigators’ Is Another Streaming-Movie Dud

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There’s so much talent in the new Damon and Casey Affleck-led movie. It’s a shame that all of it is squandered in yet another streaming flop.

Entertainment Critic

Published Aug. 1 2024 12:00PM EDT

Hong Chau, Casey Affleck and Matt Damon in The Instigators. — Apple TV+

Despite often featuring A-list talent both in front of and behind the camera, a surprising number of streaming movies look, sound, and feel second-rate—a group that now includes The Instigators.

Directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow, the recent Road

Nick Schager

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Matt Damon’s ‘The Instigators’ Is Another Streaming-Movie Dud

There’s so much talent in the new Damon and Casey Affleck-led movie. It’s a shame that all of it is squandered in yet another streaming flop.

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Nick Schager