NekoHomey
Purely Joyful Movie!
Konterr
Brilliant and touching
Onlinewsma
Absolutely Brilliant!
Matt Kracht
Well, I was drawn in by the cast, like everyone else. I'll probably watch anything, no matter how many poor reviews it gets, if it's got both Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey in it. While the first half the movie was fine, somewhere around the middle, it began to falter. What had been a taut thriller began stretching disbelief, until the end of the movie, when it turns ridiculous. The climax, which was probably intended to thrill audiences instead seems to have simply annoyed them, with its over-the-top action sequences and clichéd ending.Certainly, there were aspects that did not work. However, despite all of the problems, I still found it tolerable. I doubt this this will ever be anyone favorite movie, but it was still watchable, and it's got Morgan Freeman in it. If that's enough for you, then I suggest you check this out.
bver88
Justin's a better singer than 'actor' (I hope) but with Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey et al in a good ensemble cast one hoped this 'corruption / redemption' story would work.Not so. Barely up to a 'made for TV' effort in spite of all that high priced talent in the cast. Wanna see something in the 'genre' which BLOWS THIS out of the water? THE WIRE, made in the same year, Baltimore, gritty dirty real unlike Vancouver BC Canada where this turkey was shot. Pretty locations do not a quality film make.Like the 'genre'? Serpico, LA Confidential, and the best of the best IMHO, CHINATOWN. Edison never makes it, but the young ones: Justin, LLCool, when he takes his shirt off...the fluttering of hearts in the small viewing audience notwithstanding, fails to raise the film to 'ART' status.Disappointing really. The ensemble cast has so much talent. David J. Burke, where is your best work?
MrOneDay
Edison starts out building up the story in a way that keeps you watching. And the movie keeps building and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Until we come to the last "showdown in OK Coral" to much firepower and to crappy special effects with the flamethrower. The cast is surprisingly well for this movie and most of the way it works out very well. And I must admit that I am now a fan of Justin Timberlake as an actor. He has a way to make you believe that he is just an ordinary guy who has stumbled into something beyond what he can comprehend. I am surprised to see a "star" known for something else then the movies be so humble in a movie. For all i know he couldn't be the ordenary guy from next door.
Comeuppance Reviews
"Edison Force" is the biggest direct-to-video release of the year. It definitely had some competition which includes "End Game" (With Cuba Gooding Jr. and James Woods), "The Big White" (With Robin Williams and Holly Hunter) and "Grilled". (With Ray Romano, Burt Reynolds, and Juilette Lewis) "Edison Force" is about Joshua (Timberlake) who is a journalist. He uncovers corruption in the police force. One of the most evil cops is Lazerov (McDermott). He tells his boss Moses (Freeman) and they team up with Wallace (Spacey) and Reigert, the D.A. (Cary Elwes) to blow the whistle. But Lazerov doesn't want the secret to come out and he tries to kill Joshua.What saves this movie is the acting. Timberlake is OK. Some of his line readings are terrible though. Freeman and Spacey put in their usual professional performances. Dylan McDermott is the standout. You wish he had more screen time. John Heard drops by and gives a boring role as the chief of police some energy. The action scenes are fun and exciting also. I almost forgot that LL Cool J was in it. He's so wooden and aloof, you forget he's in the movie.If you don't take it seriously, you'll have a good time with it.For more insanity, please visit: comeuppancereviews.com
