Edge of Darkness: DVD Review

Edge of Darkness: DVD Review

Edge of Darkness
Rating: R16
Released by Warner Home Video

After fraught times for Mel Gibson recently, it's nice to actually remember what he does for a living - on the screen.

Based on a BBC mini series (which was directed by NZ Martin Campbell back when it was initially broadcast in the 1980s) Gibson stars as Boston detective Tom Craven, whose daughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic) comes home to visit.

However, Emma becomes sick and after vomiting blood, Craven decides to take her to the hospital. But barely out of the front door, she's shot dead in a drive by.

The police are convinced he's the target of the shooter, but Craven begins his own investigation - and gradually begins to realize he's slap bang in the middle of a massive conspiracy which has wider implications than he could ever realize.

Aside from some jolts to your nerve moments (which are obviously coming), there's little original in how this pans out. That's not to say it's not good - it's merely middle of the road, generic, formulaic thriller with chases, scenes of suspense and twists aplenty.

Gibson's strong in it though as he unleashes his steely eyed determined look and wreaks a bit of havoc - you probably wouldn't want him not on your side&

Extras: Deleted scenes, Mel's back, Profile of kiwi director Martin Campbell and a featurette on the original mini series are part of a solid package for an average film

Rating: 6/10