Review of Edge of Darkness (2010) by Michael A — 23 Jun 2013

It's a by the numbers thriller but GibsonnHuston,and Winstone are good in it.

This review of Edge of Darkness (2010) was written by Michael A on 23 Jun 2013.

Edge of Darkness has generally received mixed reviews.

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