Edge of Darkness **
Considering the talent involved and the strength of the source material, there’s no way Edge of Darkness should have been this disappointing. Part of the problem is a direct result of condensation – there’s no way to cram six hours of the dense mini-series upon which the movie is based into about 110 minutes without paying a penalty. More surprising, however, is the inconsistency of some of the production elements – acting, dialogue, direction – and these are delivered by seasoned veterans. Edge of Darkness has earned its January release date – this movie deserves to be dumped into theaters with little fanfare.
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