Review of Edge of Darkness (2010) by Blake T — 24 Apr 2011

Super enjoyable. Great film. Gibson excels even through hard times.

This review of Edge of Darkness (2010) was written by Blake T on 24 Apr 2011.

Edge of Darkness has generally received mixed reviews.

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