Review of Edge of Darkness (1943) by Cody N — 18 Aug 2010

A very entertaining action thriller containing a great performance from Mel Gibson. Martin Campbell delivers another great movie.

This review of Edge of Darkness (1943) was written by Cody N on 18 Aug 2010.

Edge of Darkness has generally received mixed reviews.

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