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Edison

  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
16K
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Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, LL Cool J, and Justin Timberlake in Edison (2005)
ActionCrimeDrama
Upon discovering a den of corrupt policemen, a fresh-faced journalist makes shaky allies in a jaded reporter and investigator for a powerful district attorney.Upon discovering a den of corrupt policemen, a fresh-faced journalist makes shaky allies in a jaded reporter and investigator for a powerful district attorney.Upon discovering a den of corrupt policemen, a fresh-faced journalist makes shaky allies in a jaded reporter and investigator for a powerful district attorney.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David J. Burke
  • Writer
    • David J. Burke
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Justin Timberlake
  • Director
    • David J. Burke
  • Writer
    • David J. Burke
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Justin Timberlake
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 102User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Ashford
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Wallace
    Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake
    • Pollack
    LL Cool J
    LL Cool J
    • Deed
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Lazerov
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Tilman
    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Reigert
    Roselyn Sanchez
    Roselyn Sanchez
    • Maria
    Damien Dante Wayans
    Damien Dante Wayans
    • Isiaha
    Garfield Wilson
    Garfield Wilson
    • Rook
    Marco Sanchez
    Marco Sanchez
    • Reyes
    Darryl Quon
    Darryl Quon
    • Wu
    Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson
    • Ives
    Tim Perez
    Tim Perez
    • Butler
    • (as Tim Paul Perez)
    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Willow
    Bryan Genesse
    Bryan Genesse
    • Campos
    Françoise Yip
    Françoise Yip
    • Crow
    • (as Francoise Yip)
    Robert Miano
    Robert Miano
    • Droste
    • Director
      • David J. Burke
    • Writer
      • David J. Burke
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When a Twitter user asked his followers for a bad Kevin Spacey movie, Kevin Spacey himself replied, "Edison".
    • Goofs
      In the first scene at Ashford's apartment Pollack exits into a hallway, onto an elevator (and goes down) while Ashford dances. In the second scene at the apartment Pollack is pushed out of the door onto a rainy sidewalk.
    • Quotes

      Ashford: [to Pollack] Life's a bitch, ain't it? Think you can dive into the deep end of the pool, and then it's 'Oh, shit, where are my water wings?'

    • Connections
      Referenced in Absolute Power: The Making of Edison Force (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Sinking Boat Jig
      Written by Ross Garboushian (ASCAP)

      Published by Engine Co 35 & Source In Sync Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews102

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Another View of Police Corruption
    Though this movie has a first rate roster of fine actors, special effects that are excellent, and a story line that is full of surprises, it wasn't picked up for studio distribution and went directly to DVD. Perhaps it contains too much 'anti-police force' information, or perhaps it is juts one too many action flicks released during a glut, but whatever the reason the big screens missed the opportunity, fortunately the new concept of releasing direct to DVD allows us to enjoy it.

    The theme is old: rookie reporter uncovers an inner circle of cops that are corrupt - in this case the F.R.A.T. (First Response Assault and Tactical) team, a group of well trained policeman created to clean up the mythical city of Edison from its low point of crime, drugs, prostitution etc. Working undercover the temptation of pocketing the confiscated goods and money proves too much of an opportunity and now, 15 years after its formation, FRAT is responsible for murder, drug trafficking, terrorizing innocent people etc. The lead dog is Lazerov (Dylan McDermott, who makes a terrifyingly real gangster!) and his partner Rafe Deed (LL Cool J, even more buff than usual and proving he can be a sensitive actor). Reporter Pollack (Justin Timberlake) catches wind of a 'bad mistake' and reports his theory of fraud and corruption to his paper's boss Ashford (the always reliably fine Morgan Freeman). Gradually Polack convinces Ashford and subsequently Wallace (Kevin Spacey, also a consistently fine character actor) and they aid Pollack in this investigative reporting. The closer Pollack gets to the truth the more surprises and bad incidents happen and the story runs pall mall toward a series of unexpected results.

    Timberlake lacks the charisma to carry the lead, especially in the company of such seasoned actors. But LL Cool J, Freeman, Spacey, and McDermott keep the well-oiled machine of a movie rolling to the very end. No, it is not a great movie, but it is one that makes for an edge of the seat action flick with a message. Grady Harp
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    • gradyharp
    • Jul 29, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 2005 (Greece)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Edison Force
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Millennium Films
      • Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films (EFO Films)
      • VIP 3 Medienfonds
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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,165,675
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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