Edge of Darkness (2009)

01-30-2010, 10:32 PM

Mel Gibson is Detective Thomas Craven, a seasoned Boston P.D. Officer. On his way to take his adult daughter to the hospital she is gunned down on his doorstep. Initially it is thought to be a hit which was intended for him, what comes next is a series of twists and conspiracies which will keep most everyone interested.

It was nice to see Mel Gibson in a leading role, since his last one was Signs in 2002. He played a very believable and determined Father, hell bent on finding his daughters killers. The storyline was kind of “cookie cutter” in my opinion, meaning I have seen this movie before but it had a different name and a few different details. There are some pretty gnarly scenes of brutality, especially when his daughter is gunned down. I’m sure the gore hounds can appreciate that.

Overall I wish I had waited for DVD for this one. Was it a good movie? Yeah, I guess. However, I’d have rather seen Mel Gibson’s return to stardom in a more creative movie.

Kreth · 01-30-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

The storyline was kind of “cookie cutter” in my opinion, meaning I have seen this movie before but it had a different name and a few different details.

I haven't seen this yet, but from the trailers, it looks like a cross between Payback and Ransom.
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01-31-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I haven't seen this yet, but from the trailers, it looks like a cross between Payback and Ransom.
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Yes, that is a fair assumption. It's very much a "cookie cutter" revenge / whodoneit flick.

02-08-2010, 12:41 PM

"Payback" itself was a remake....of a GREAT movie called "Point Blank" with Lee Marvin....
I went and saw it yesterday instead of watching the Super Bowl....I thought it was a decent movie...however, as Darrell mentioned, very cookie-cutter. The religious statements throughout the movie by Mel Gibson's character were a little too much in my opinion, especially since they never gave any back story too why he would be that way. The lack of other details in the movie also make it way too predictable and almost easy. What was Ray Winstone's character dying from? How was the corrupt Senator an actual character that had to be? There were many a plot hole...but all in all, a good way too burn up 2 hours with a non-computer animated movie....

md4958 · 02-08-2010, 12:54 PM

Looking forward to this flick only because it was shot locally. The crew would come in on a daily basis for the week or so they were in town and bring a couple dozen pastries back to the set.

Not sure if Mel partook though

hotreds · 02-08-2010, 01:01 PM

Wife and I enjoyed it!

smitdavi · 02-08-2010, 08:30 PM

Katie and I were not impressed by this movie. Actually we were kind of upset we paid 19.00 bucks to see it. It might be worth a DVD rental....maybe.

01-30-2010, 10:32 PM	#1
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Edge of Darkness (2009) Mel Gibson is Detective Thomas Craven, a seasoned Boston P.D. Officer. On his way to take his adult daughter to the hospital she is gunned down on his doorstep. Initially it is thought to be a hit which was intended for him, what comes next is a series of twists and conspiracies which will keep most everyone interested. It was nice to see Mel Gibson in a leading role, since his last one was Signs in 2002. He played a very believable and determined Father, hell bent on finding his daughters killers. The storyline was kind of “cookie cutter” in my opinion, meaning I have seen this movie before but it had a different name and a few different details. There are some pretty gnarly scenes of brutality, especially when his daughter is gunned down. I’m sure the gore hounds can appreciate that. Overall I wish I had waited for DVD for this one. Was it a good movie? Yeah, I guess. However, I’d have rather seen Mel Gibson’s return to stardom in a more creative movie.

02-08-2010, 12:41 PM	#4
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Edge of Darkness (2009) "Payback" itself was a remake....of a GREAT movie called "Point Blank" with Lee Marvin.... I went and saw it yesterday instead of watching the Super Bowl....I thought it was a decent movie...however, as Darrell mentioned, very cookie-cutter. The religious statements throughout the movie by Mel Gibson's character were a little too much in my opinion, especially since they never gave any back story too why he would be that way. The lack of other details in the movie also make it way too predictable and almost easy. What was Ray Winstone's character dying from? How was the corrupt Senator an actual character that had to be? There were many a plot hole...but all in all, a good way too burn up 2 hours with a non-computer animated movie....

02-08-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Edge of Darkness (2009) Looking forward to this flick only because it was shot locally. The crew would come in on a daily basis for the week or so they were in town and bring a couple dozen pastries back to the set. Not sure if Mel partook though __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

02-08-2010, 01:01 PM	#6
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,660 Trading: (63)	Re: Edge of Darkness (2009) Wife and I enjoyed it! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-08-2010, 08:30 PM	#7
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Edge of Darkness (2009) Katie and I were not impressed by this movie. Actually we were kind of upset we paid 19.00 bucks to see it. It might be worth a DVD rental....maybe.