cerealkiller182 posted a MOVIE REVIEW item:
26 days ago

| Directed by: |
Martin Campbell |
| Written by: |
William Monahan |
| Cast: |
Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston |
| Studio: |
Warner Bros. |
| Genre: |
Drama |
| Official Site: |
edge-of-darkness.warnerbros.com |
Plot: Tom Kraven is a Boston Police detective and widower. Since his daughter graduated from college and found a decent job, he has not heard much from her. On the day she finally comes to visit, she seems to be ill, but before they can get to the hospital she is gunned down on his father's footsteps. As the investigation begins, all signs point to a disgruntled collar of Tom's, but he soon realizes that his daughter had become entwined in a conspiracy involving the company she has been interning for.
Review:
A remake of director Martin Campbell's British television mini-series of the same name, Campbell has imported the story across the pond to Massachusetts and has enlisted down-on-his-luck screen legend, Mel Gibson. Quite an obvious choice when one thinks about it. When it comes to righteous anger, no one does it better than old Mel. There is a ticking time bomb behind Mel's eyes that is truly frightening, yet he stays relatively calm throughout the whole investigation, a determination motivated by finding peace for his daughter, the only family he seemingly has left. Practically anyone can relate, the loss of a loved one, let alone a child, is instantly empathetic... [more]
Couldn't agree more dude, Cera's acting skill has reached an impass. Time to evolve or fuck off.