Edge of Darkness

As per usual, the critics were mistaken. "Edge of Darkness" starring Mel Gibson, in his first leading role in eight years, was a good one. We finally have our Mel back. And personally, I missed him. If you are a fan, as I am, you will appreciate this movie. Now, I have to say it, everyone that I spoke to about this film expressed ill feelings for it. They claimed that "he couldn't pull off the accent", that he was "too old for the role". On the contrary, I felt that this role was the accumulation of all his best. From the man (Martin Campbell), who brought us “The mask of Zorro”, “Casino Royale” and soon to bring us “The Green Lantern” (starring Ryan Reynolds by the way), comes the gripping story of Thomas Craven, a Boston homicide detective who watched as his daughter was killed right beside him. Now, it’s time for vengeance, Gibson style. The harder he tries to find his daughter’s killer, the more secrets he reveals. Ending in a spectacular crescendo, this movie reminds you why Mel is one of our top actors. As I grip the dashboard of this wild ride, a few times digging my fingernails in, I am taken through all of the great characters that he has brought to life. The crazed Martin Riggs, the vengeful Porter, the passionate William Wallace, and the noble Lt. Colonel Hal Moore. These characters are only memorable because of Mel Gibson, and I thank him for every one of them, and for his return.