Edison (DVD)

Advantages: Great cast. JT's first acting role
Disadvantages: Poor script. Not as good as it could have been

...in the fictitious city of Edison the film opens with Officer Rafe Deed (LL Cool J) and his colleague Sgt. Frances Lazerov (Dylan McDermott), from F.R.A.T. (First Response Assault & Tactical) on their way to a raid. They find money from drugs and then force two men on their knees. Lazerov is clearly enjoying waving his gun around and then tells Deed to shoot one of them. Not being able to go through with it Lazerov takes charge and shoots one of them ...
...him on screen it's clear that Lazerov is a psycho and Deed is the one with a conscience. Later on Deed is testifying at the trial. They've made the other man say he shot the other one in the head as he came at him with a knife. Fearing for his life the accused takes responsibility for shooting him and is sentenced to 18 months in prison. Josh Pollack (Justin Timberlake) is a reporter who is present at the trial and he senses that something isn't ... Read review

Advantages: Good Entertainment, easy watching and some big names
Disadvantages: Never really gets to where you want it to go

Showed all the signs of being a good film with some big names such as Morgain Freeman and Kevin Spacey, also features a good performance from Justin Timberlake and LL Cool J Basically the story is about a corrupt US drug Squad called FRET who are doing massive drug busts ceasing the money and the drugs, killing all the suspects and claiming and laundering the money to set up a foundation for them to control the city. Story starts when one such bust ...
...is reviewing the case for a loca free paper and picks up on the fact that the accused "thanks" a member of FRET for testifing, and decides to pursue the case further. Despite a beating and several attempts on his life some senior investigators eventually decided to investigate FRET causing the key witnesses to the case to be systemactially killed off until exposed by the persistant timberlake A good film which is easy to watch and follow but never ... Read review

Advantages: Well known actors, keeps you watching, an enjoyable action film
Disadvantages: Can get lost relatively easily and a slight overuse of guns

I recently bought this film because of the big names and the action adventure and I really enjoyed it! its a real boys film with guns, money, fighting, but with the reality of family and a corrupt force. However you have to be prepared for the overuse of the guns - if your squimish i'd probably stay away. The film uses 4 great big named characters and although I was warey of Justin Timberlakes performance in it at first I thought that he was a good ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic rollercoaster storyline
Disadvantages: Justin Timberlake

...Once every blue moon a film comes along that's so great that you want to tell the world about it; Edison or Edison Force is one such movie. The film itself received a bit of controversy in the United States because initial viewings by test audiences did not rate it too highly; this caused the movie to go straight to DVD in the United States. But Edison is not your standard straight to movie fare; it's an incredibly well rounded movie that's a rollercoaster ride from the minute you turn on; budget wise its not too shy either because besides the special effects it boasts some of biggest names in show business. F.R.A.T. is an organization within the Edison police force, years ago when Edison was a hive of vicious and terrible crimes F.R.A.T. was formed to go undercover in some of the largest crime cartels and defuse the situation... Read review

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Advantages: Atmospheric historical drama. Wonderful costumes and sets.
Disadvantages: Twists fore-shadowed early in the film too often missed first time around.

...the viewer to keep the prestige till the final moment. And the final twist, The Prestige . . . Awesome!! Never in million years would you guess upon the prestige! I think that I have made it clear through the review how much I enjoyed The Prestige. It is a cleverly enacted film filled with constant twists and turns. The magnificent sets, costumes and special effects give an insight into magic and Victorian music hall. The historical factor of the film is interesting particularly the Edison and Tesla sub plot. The film is rated 12A for the scenes of violence - some of the scenes are quite disturbing The DVD is available from most supermarkets, DVD store, online ranging from £10 - £15. Buy it or rent it. The film is magic!!... Read review

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Advantages: Matthew McConaughey.
Disadvantages: Matthew McConaughey just does not 'fit' in this film.

...Uh Oh, Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey in a romantic comedy from the director of Bringing Down The House and A Walk To Remember? Its not that bad, honest! --- Technical Stuff. --- Year: 2001. Cert: PG. Time Running: 99 Minutes. Director: Adam Shankman. --- Cast. --- Mary Fiore - Jennifer Lopez. Steve Edison - Matthew McConaughey. Fran Donelly - Bridgette Wilson. Massimo Lenzetti - Justin Chambers. Salvatore Fiore - Alex Rocco. Penny Nicholson - Judy Greer. --- DVD Details. --- - Making-of featurette. - Documentary - "The Dancer And The Cowboy" (The making of the tango dance scene.) - Deleted scenes. - Audio commentary by director Adam Shankman. --- Plot. --- Mary Fiore is an ambitious, sleek, incredibly organized wedding planner. You'd expect her to lead a romantic life, but in reality every... Read review

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