This week's radio/podcast review is Edge of Darkness.
In short it's a mess. Cramming the plot from the original BBC miniseries (right) into a 2hour flick just doesn't work.
The big question of course is just how Mel would do, returning acting after an 8 year absence.
I have to say the results are disappointing. The new Mel just seems angier. It's Mel against the world, nothing new.
If you're looking for a little more context on the return of Mel, let me suggest two links.
This is an interview with Mel done by a local entertainment reporter who had the temerity to bring up the whole racist drunk driver episode. The results are uncomfortable and I'd suggest illustrative.
The Shadow in his smile, is an excellent article by Geoff Boucher of the LA Times. He actually got to spend some time with the man and gets a sense of how he's struggling to put the past behind him.
As for reasons to watch Edge of Darkness? Danny Huston plays a great piece of corporate scum. Ray Winstone is fine, but really why wouldn't you just rent Sexy Beast instead?
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