Edge of Darkness (2010)

Director: Martin Campbell

Cast: Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven, Ray Winstone as Jedburgh, Danny Huston as Jack Bennett, Bojana Novakovic as Emma Craven, Shawn Roberts as David Burnham, David Aaron Baker as Millroy, Jay O. Sanders as Bill Whitehouse, Denis O'Hare as Moore, Damian Young as Senator Jim Pine, Caterina Scorsone as Melissa, Frank Grillo as Agent One, Wayne Duvall as Chief of Police, Gbenga Akinnagbe as Detective Darcy Jones, Gabrielle Popa as Young Emma, Paul Sparks as Northampton Police Detective

This one surprised me, because I had seen very little advertising or
hype for this movie. My friend and I watched the trailer and I thought,
"Eh, kinda looks like another 'Taken' or 'Death Sentence.' I'm so glad
I was wrong.

This is not another "father goes on rampage to kill the guy that
kidnapped/murdered his child." It's actually a very involved thriller
that has a fair few twists and turns around a conspiracy Gibson's
daughter was involved in. Gibson actually does not go all gung-ho like
Neeson did; rather, he was very careful in his investigations. His
performance was brilliant, as was Ray Winstone's, though I found myself
wishing he had a bit more screen time.

The pacing is pretty quick in some places, so it keeps you interested.
Sometimes the plot may be a little convoluted, but it makes sense if
one pays enough attention.

Also, I should note that there isn't nearly as much action as the
trailer makes it seem. There is FAR more drama, though it's still
plenty tense.

First movie of 2010 I've seen, and it's off to a great start. "Edge of
Darkness" is well worth it, and certainly not the movie its advertising
makes it out to be. Go see it, you won't regret it.