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  • Edge of Darkness
  • Opened January 29, 2010 | Runtime:1 hr. 48 min.
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  • R
    strong bloody violence and language
  • As detective Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is investigating his activist daughter's murder he uncovers a corporate cover up along with government collusion that brings the unwanted attention of an agent whose job is cleaning up evidence of a crime.
  • Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Huston, Ray Winstone, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts
  • Director: Martin Campbell
  • Genres: Thriller, Police Detective Film, Paranoid Thriller

Edge of Darkness Recent Fan Reviews

  • Edge of Darkness
    by horsefanlinda

    Good story line. Drama in the very begining, then the movie does not get exciting again until the end of the movie. I enjoyed the movie, but would like to have seen a little more drama spread...

  • Edge of Darkness
    by movienut1

    Pretty good movie. It was a little confusing in spots but, in the long run, it was a good story....

  • edge of darkness
    by wwfstlmo

    this move is a good one to see.keeps you on the edge of your seat,action pacted.mel gibsob at his best....

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  • Like a Mel Gibson Movie by

  • Much better than i expected by jon55

  • GREAT INCREDIBLE EXCEPTIONAL MUST SEE by 07matty

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Edge of Darkness Critic Reviews

Metascore®55 out of 100 | Mixed or average reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    An intense Mel Gibson performance anchors this brutally effective crime...

  • 75
    Chicago Tribune | Michael Phillips

    Campbell’s film offers not surprises, exactly, but craftsmanship and low...

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Though the experience is nerve-racking and cathartic under Campbell's skilled...

  • 75
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    His (Gibson) slow-burn fury keeps the movie going, but not enough to invest us...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 4 out of 5
Metascore®:
55 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews

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Edge of Darkness Movie Photos

  • Shawn Roberts as Burnham and Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness."
  • Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness."
  • Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness."
  • Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven and Shawn Roberts as Burnham in "Edge of Darkness."
  • Bojana Novakovic as Emma Craven in "Edge of Darkness."
  • Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness."
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