Review of Edge of Darkness (2010) by Jason M — 27 Apr 2011

Quite acceptable - makes you think of Ransom a lot. Great performance from Ray winstone.

This review of Edge of Darkness (2010) was written by Jason M on 27 Apr 2011.

Edge of Darkness has generally received mixed reviews.

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