Edge of Darkness

This movie, Edge of Darkness, is an adaptation of a British TV series that is apparently a cult hit and has won several BAFTA's (British Academy of Film and Television Arts). Aside from this, it is also supposed to be Mel Gibson's comback movie after a 8 year hiatus from film-making and acting. WELL......I can start by saying I like Mel Gibson, I like the way he directs, afterall my favorite movie of all time is a Mel Gibson movie (Brave Heart). BUT......this one wasn't as amazing, actually I was a bit disappointed in it :S He's a great actor, but for some reason his Boston accent kept bothering me lol I have no idea why :S The movie itself had a good amount of action and drama in it but I couldnt help thinking it was very similar to other films he's done, like Ransom (which was a good film). It does however have a somewhat decent plot, BUT it was one of those plots that you can almost predict about a quarter of the way in :S which sucks. Overall, it wasn't very good, it was very average, somewhat predictable, and sometimes not believable :S To be completely honest, I went to do the review and couldnt remember the title of the movie for a few moments :S until I looked it up online lol. Yeah. So.....don't bother, unless your really into movies like this. Family member murdered, crazy detective tries to figure it out, kills people, gets beat up, cries and yells, drama, sad music, action, somewhat predictable conclusion and incredibly cheesy ending. Have fun! lol It was not a good comeback for my friend Mel.

~ Phoenix