Edge of Darkness

Name: Edge of Darkness
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: January 29, 2010
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Danny Huston, Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone

2010

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: January 29, 2010 | R

Starring: Danny Huston, Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone

Summary: Edge of Darkness is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. Thomas Craven is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father. When his only child, twenty-four year-old Emma, is murdered on the steps of his home, everyone assumes that he was the target. But heEdge of Darkness is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. Thomas Craven is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father. When his only child, twenty-four year-old Emma, is murdered on the steps of his home, everyone assumes that he was the target. But he soon suspects otherwise, and embarks on a mission to find out about his daughter's secret life and her killing. His investigation leads him into a dangerous, looking glass world of corporate cover-ups, government collusion and murder – and to shadowy government operative Darius Jedburgh, who has been sent in to clean up the evidence. Craven's solitary search for answers about his daughter's death transforms into an odyssey of emotional discovery and redemption. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Director: Martin Campbell

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 117 min

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Michael Rechtshaffen

An intense Mel Gibson performance anchors this brutally effective crime thriller. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Though the experience is nerve-racking and cathartic under Campbell's skilled direction, musings on family and grief and Gibson's intense, but subtle, performance stay with us longest. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Edge of Darkness is somewhat stylish, and it's intelligently made. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

In Hollywood, all is forgiven if you can deliver the goods. On-screen, at least, there’s little difference between this Gibson and the one we remember from earlier films like “Ransom” and “Payback.” Read full review

Brian Lowry

Campbell's topnotch production team yields predictably polished results, but the director's decision to revisit the late Troy Kennedy Martin's teleplay, finally, feels lacking. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Edge of Darkness is reasonably well executed, but its competence reeks of fatigue. Another dead kid. Another angry dad. Another day at the office. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

A thriller boasting Mel Gibson's first starring role in eight years, elicits a gigantic wow -- as in ``Wow, does this movie suck!'' Read full review

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NavA

Apr 17, 2010

Mel Gibson is a gifted actor and director. Forget the biased reviews from critics with a political axe to grind regarding Mel. The movie is excellent entertainment. Highly recommended.

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AaronN.

Jan 30, 2010

Just got back from the theater. Critics are really bashing this a bit hard. It's a fun enjoyable detective-thriller. Maybe not for everyone, but definitely for me.

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LoRevisor

Jan 15, 2015

Com uma super atuação de Mel Gibson,de volta Mel chega arrasando com seu talento,o filme não é incrível na ação,sem explosões nem muito tiroteio,porém é inteligente e bem executado. Com um final satisfatório para o telespectador

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Tony

Jan 30, 2010

Good movie- i thought it was goin to be more action personally but - as is it was a good movie. Mel does look like he's aging hence the lack of action.

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JamesH.

Feb 16, 2010

The theme of the movie (man seeks revenge) has been done countless times (Clint Eastwood movies even Law Abiding Citizen from this year and many more) but this one is done well. There are a few eye-rolling unbelievable moments but overall very entertaining.

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Ruler101

Dec 2, 2010

I think it was great for Mel Gibson to be back in an action movie where AGAIN he is playing the role of a cop. He does a great job but i honestly have to say that the spark dies after the beginning and takes a while to come back. The first time i watched it i actually fell asleep which ofI think it was great for Mel Gibson to be back in an action movie where AGAIN he is playing the role of a cop. He does a great job but i honestly have to say that the spark dies after the beginning and takes a while to come back. The first time i watched it i actually fell asleep which of course made me watch it again. Then i started to appreciate more about it and enjoy it a bit more.… Expand

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AndrewW.

Jan 30, 2010

This really stunk - do not waste your money!

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