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Edison
2005 99 min United States of America, Germany R 18+
★5.0
Drama, Action, Thriller
Director: David J. Burke
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Description
In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.
Budget:
$25M
Worldwide:
$4.17M
Starring
Morgan Freeman
Actor
Kevin Spacey
Actor
Justin Timberlake
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Edison is widely regarded as a generic and unoriginal police thriller that fails to capitalize on its high-profile ensemble cast. While some viewers find the plot competently engaging as a standard genre piece, the consensus leans toward it being a forgettable and lackluster experience.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on exhausted police genre tropes and predictable plot progression. | |
| Acting | A-list actors like Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey deliver underwhelming, underutilized performances that fail to elevate the material. | |
| Acting | Justin Timberlake’s transition to acting is viewed with a wide spectrum of opinions, ranging from surprising competence and ambition to accusations of being a bland casting choice. | |
| Acting | Dylan McDermott provides the film's singular standout, delivering a vivid and memorable performance as a corrupt antagonist. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing is a point of contention, with some finding it fast and engaging while others describe it as sluggish or boring. |