Edge of Darkness (2010) Poster, Trailer and Raw Blazin’ Review

Starring: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Shawn Roberts, Denis O’Hare

Director: Martin Campbell

Writer(s): William Monahan, Andrew Bovell

Cinematography: Phil Meheux

Original Score: Howard Shore

Rnning Time: 117 Mins.

Much has been made of Edge of Darkness being the return of the original 80’s badass, a man who has not appeared in front of the camera (other than in his scandalous endeavours) for 8 years, in which time he has seen many high’s (in his directorial skills) to match the public lows. But I am not here to judge an actor for his personal life, or misgivings, no this is about the powerhouse actor Mel Gibson, he who was one of the last true bona-fide Movie Stars,  like Cruise, Schwarzeneger and Willis, who seemed to die in the noughties and have their thunder stolen by method actors and/or comedy superstar ensembles. All of which raises the question, is Gibson back on top, can he carry a film and is he still a real badass of acting, and action…yes, there is a hell of a lot riding on Edge of Darkness.

Directed by Martin Campbell, from his own BBC miniseries, also called Edge of Darkness and starring the late Bob Peck in the Gibson role, like State of Play before it, take the series key elements and overall plot and condenses them into a satisfying feature-length plot, which while far from original is gripping and engaging throughout, throwing just enough curveballs into the mix to stop it feeling pedestrian and stale. Though, rather inevitably, it is Gibson who is the star proving that even after such a long absence his acting chops are as good as they have ever been. Read more …

Edge of Darkness 2010 - Posters, Synopsis, Photos and Official Trailer - Upcoming Movie

Director: Martin Campbell
Writers (WGA): William Monahan (screenplay) and Andrew Bovell (screenplay)
Release Date: 29 January 2010 (USA)
Genre: Drama | Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Country: UK | USA
Language: English
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
Certification: USA:R | USA:R (certificate #45296)
Filming Locations: Berkshires, Massachusetts, USA
Company: Warner Bros. Pictures

Edge of Darkness 2010 Synopsis

“Edge of Darkness” is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father.

When his only child, twenty-four year-old Emma (Bojana Novakovic), 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 (Ray Winstone), 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. Read more …