Edison (2005)
5/10
The most inconsistent movie I have ever seen.
21 July 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Edison Force is so very inconsistent. Not just the plot but everything from the acting to editing, special effects, casting and even the score. The vast range between the quality levels is something I don't think I have ever seen. There are some scenes that would fit nicely in a Michael Mann movie and others that looked like a made-for-TV (or DVD) Uwe Boll film.

A good example is Timberlake whose acting is really all over the map. Sometimes really good, other times horrible with a lot of okay mixed in. Sometimes you really think he might pull it off only to be disappointed in the next scene.

Freeman and LL Cool J were fine but Spacey just looked bored.

It really seemed like they started off great and then everyone just lost interest. The last third of the movie goes right to the crapper and you really know things are bad when somehow a flamethrower is introduced for some cheep (very cheep) thrills.

Overall I would say that the movie is worth watching if you are a fan of the actors and this genre of film but only as a study of how wildly the quality of a film can vary from scene to scene.
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