Edison
Edison

Edison

2005Movie99 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users63%
Director: David J. BurkeGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious reporter investigates a corrupt detective unit within the Edison police department. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of lies, intimidation, and murder orchestrated by those sworn to protect and serve. He must risk everything, including his career and his life, to expose the truth and bring justice to the city.

Critical Reception

Edison received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its ambitious premise and strong cast but criticized its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the gritty crime drama elements and others finding it formulaic and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film boasts a talented ensemble cast that struggles to elevate a derivative and often implausible storyline.
  • While it attempts a serious look at corruption, the narrative ultimately falls short, relying on genre clichés.
  • The performances are a highlight, but they can't quite overcome the film's structural weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, crime thriller. Many viewers appreciated the performances from the star-studded cast and the film's attempt to tackle dark themes. However, some felt the plot was predictable and lacked the depth to be truly impactful.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Gray Man' before being changed to 'Edison' shortly before its release.

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Well there's certainly nothing original here, but it's still not a badly executed crime drama that sees spunky young journalist "Pollack" (Justin Timberlake) fall out with his boss "Ashford" (Morgan Freeman) over some sloppy article he wrot...