I so wanted to like this film because it really is hit and miss with Mel (What Women Want, Conspiracy Theory, Bird on a Wire vs. Signs, We Were Soldiers, The River), not to mention the recent global humiliation I would like to see him overcome to whatever extent possible. Putting aside my respect for Mel Gibson as an actor/director, I'm not the sort to abstain from watching a film due to someone's irrelevant private life. Seeing him on screen again was weird for about one minute, rather like Michael Richards. In keeping with this spirit, I'm enjoying Wagner as I write this review.
Edge of Darkness is well acted and directed. The pacing and resolution of the storyline are quite satisfactory. Ray Winstone does a hell of a good job, as he does elsewhere. Robert De Niro gave up the same role over creative differences, notwithstanding the garbage he has been a part of again and again. After hearing all those appalling rants, I felt a good film was in order. Mel and company delivered.
Edge of Darkness is well acted and directed. The pacing and resolution of the storyline are quite satisfactory. Ray Winstone does a hell of a good job, as he does elsewhere. Robert De Niro gave up the same role over creative differences, notwithstanding the garbage he has been a part of again and again. After hearing all those appalling rants, I felt a good film was in order. Mel and company delivered.