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Edge of Darkness

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 57m
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6.6/10
96K
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Mel Gibson in Edge of Darkness (2010)
As homicide detective Thomas Craven (Gibson) investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent (Winstone) tasked with cleaning up the evidence.
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As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the murder of his activist daughter, he uncovers a corporate cover-up and government conspiracy that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning u... Read allAs homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the murder of his activist daughter, he uncovers a corporate cover-up and government conspiracy that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the murder of his activist daughter, he uncovers a corporate cover-up and government conspiracy that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.
IMDb RATING
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96K
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    • Martin Campbell
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • Andrew Bovell(screenplay)
    • Troy Kennedy-Martin(television series)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Ray Winstone
    • Danny Huston
    • Martin Campbell
    • William Monahan(screenplay)
    • Andrew Bovell(screenplay)
    • Troy Kennedy-Martin(television series)
  • Stars
    • Mel Gibson
    • Ray Winstone
    • Danny Huston
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    • 315User reviews
    • 266Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Craven
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Jedburgh
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Jack Bennett
    Bojana Novakovic
    Bojana Novakovic
    • Emma Craven
    Shawn Roberts
    Shawn Roberts
    • Burnham
    David Aaron Baker
    David Aaron Baker
    • Millroy
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Whitehouse
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Moore
    Damian Young
    Damian Young
    • Senator Jim Pine
    Caterina Scorsone
    Caterina Scorsone
    • Melissa
    Frank Grillo
    Frank Grillo
    • Agent One
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Chief of Police
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    Gbenga Akinnagbe
    • Detective Darcy Jones
    Gabrielle Popa
    • Young Emma
    • (as Maria Gabrielle Popa)
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • Northampton Police Detective
    Christy Scott Cashman
    Christy Scott Cashman
    • Detective Vicki Hurd
    Dossy Peabody
    • Annie - Bennett's Asst.
    Gordon Peterson
    • Interviewer
      • Martin Campbell
      • William Monahan(screenplay)
      • Andrew Bovell(screenplay)
      • Troy Kennedy-Martin(television series)
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    • Trivia
      Robert De Niro was originally cast as Darius Jedburgh, but dropped out due to creative differences after a few days on the set.
    • Goofs
      When Jedburgh is visiting Craven and having a whiskey, he takes a pill and clearly drinks only about a half of his drink. After this he immediately stands up and puts his glass on the table. However his glass is strangely empty.
    • Quotes

      Thomas Craven: You had better decide if you're hanging on the cross, or banging in the nails.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.87 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Embraceable You
      Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

      Performed by Charlie Parker

      Courtesy of The Verve Music Group

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    User reviews315

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    8/10
    Mel is Back as a detective with drama, intrigue and action
    I saw this movie at an early screening and was delighted.

    I give this movie three stars out of four, or 8 of ten points for great characters, intrigue, and some startling action scenes. It looses the 2 points because it does tend to slow down a little and become more dramatic at times but if you are a Mel Gibson fan you probably won't mind that at all. This movie reminded me a little of Taken, with a whole lot of Enemy of the State, and just a touch of Jason Bourne. Mel Gibson is engaging in his first acting role in years, although he definitely looks older now. It's hard to watch Gibson here without thinking of Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon and there is some carryover but here Craven played by Gibson is the older, caring, Father who is also a cop although there is still some of of the craziness that made Mel so dynamic in a number of his roles. In some ways Mel reminded me here a little of Clint Eastwood in movies like Absolute Power and In the Line of Fire as the more mature protagonist who combines maturity and cunning with a fierce side that comes out in battle.

    It's not giving anything away to say that the story is about Mel Gibson's character trying to find out who killed his daughter as that much is in the trailer. Mel plays a veteran detective and so has skills and resources we civilians don't. The movie takes a while to develop and takes great pains to show the love of Craven for his daughter in the opening scenes and then periodically remind us in flashbacks. There are a lot of characters which seem to be critical to building the intrigue of the movie; activists, defense contractors, government officials and various henchmen. The movie does a good job for a while of hiding who is working for whom. Suspense does build for most of the movie but a good bit before the end it is evident what is going on and the movie shifts from an action thriller to more of an pure action movie.

    Ray Winstone plays an intriguing role as Jedburgh, deftly showing protagonist and antagonist sides at different times in a mysterious role. Danny Huston plays a multi-dimensional character, Jack Bennet, that is fun to watch. Bojana Novakovic as Emma Craven is a sweetheart. Jay O. Sanders plays a solid role as Detective Whitehouse.

    The movie is definitely heavy on violence and acting independent of authority although I don't remember any swearing or sex scenes. Still it requires a mature audience as the hero's actions are probably not ones you want your kids emulating in your house. As with so many movies it portrays sides of business and government at their worst. So,since it is light on sexuality and vulgarity I would suggest that if you let your older kids go that you still discuss the extreme portrayals of the police, use of force, business and government.

    It's good to see Mel back in action.
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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2010 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
      • English
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      • South Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA
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      • GK Films
      • BBC Films
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
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