Review of Edge of Darkness (2010) by Anthony R — 23 Aug 2010

He might be a looney but he can still act like a sane person!

This review of Edge of Darkness (2010) was written by Anthony R on 23 Aug 2010.

Edge of Darkness has generally received mixed reviews.

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Gibson has always given good cop, and in Edge of Darkness he does not disappoint as decent, career-minded homicide detective Thomas Craven…

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By Valerie A (2) on 26 Mar 2018

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I am agree with that the BBC series is better. However this movie is also good if you prefer to watch as feature length movie…

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