This is Mel Gibson's first big movie since 2002's "Signs," (he also appeared in 2003's "The Singing Detective," which his company produced), and your first reaction seeing this could be, "He is looking kinda old."
But then this puppy kicks in, and you're seeing the intense, dark Mel you used to love — and before you know it, you're on board. This is another entry in this age's long line of revenge movies, a trend started with "Taken," (revenge, rescue, whatever, it's still individuals meting out their own brand of justice), and this one looks like a worthy entry: well-crafted, taut, filled with emotion and action.
And how great is that line "You better decide whether you're hanging on the cross or banging in the nails." It's fresh lines like that could catch on to make this a hit, the way Liam Neeson's speech about his skill set got people talking about "Taken." (And it's a nice little allusion, intentional or not, to Mel's "The Passion of the Christ.")
Yawn!.. who does this type of plot line interest?
It's been done to death, and much better.
From the trailer, Mel's action lines sounded almost comical, and he seems to be phoning this one in.
Hes not getting another $10 from me until I see a trailer for Mad Max IV - "Beyond AntiSemiteDome"
Posted by: Tyrent | October 17, 2009 at 08:36 PM
this looks too good.
And I have an answering machine, in 2009.
Posted by: LFree | October 17, 2009 at 08:38 PM
meh
Posted by: john | October 17, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Say what you like about Mel the man. Mel has always had my respect as a film maker! Damn the critiques- full speed ahead!
Posted by: Dr. Howard | October 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Um, Didn't TAKEN, with liam neesam or whatever just come out. how much more of that can anyone take.
Posted by: John Locke | October 18, 2009 at 01:58 AM
All u f tards!!! Mel is back in business, go back to studying art and acting difficult or whatever you do! Who the F is looking for innovation in an action, it's always same thing anyway, shot and kill. The feel of the actor is what makes a good action.
Posted by: Aleron | October 18, 2009 at 07:20 AM
The Boston accents have to be bad so people can understand what they characters are actually saying.
Also, it's lame to blame him that much over some comments he made when he was piss drunk. Put a lot of alcohol in somebody and they aren't the same person. In his case, he got super drunk and his dad crawled out of his mouth.
Posted by: CommonSense | October 18, 2009 at 04:53 PM
"And how great is that line "You better decide whether you're hanging on the cross or banging in the nails." It's fresh lines like that could catch on to make this a hit, the way Liam Neeson's speech about his skill set got people talking about "Taken.""
That's a fresh line? This article just sounds like a propaganda piece for this movie. And if your best comparison of it is to "Taken", no way I'll waste time seeing it; "Taken" was a horrible movie.
Posted by: Jt | October 18, 2009 at 09:42 PM
what a blowhard! big fail written all over it!
Posted by: anonymous | October 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Yawn.
Posted by: singe | October 22, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Why give this shithead (Mel Gibson) any money whether the film is any good or not. He hates Jews, gays, and women.....believes that the holocaust never happened (that from his father). Drinks, drives, divorced his wife he kept barefoot and pregnant for years because of his religious beliefs...and now has a new baby...by his new baby, a young hottie. What a piece of refuse this guy is. Wouldn't go see it if it were the last movie made on the planet.
Posted by: Tim Rizzuto | November 03, 2009 at 09:50 PM
That looks AWESOME! Lot of great talent involved, and damn is it good to see Mel back on the screen and being an unbelievably cool badass. I am now officially psyched.
Posted by: discount supplements | December 09, 2009 at 12:36 AM
I saw the trailer of the movie Edge of Darkness and I must say it is really awesome. I like it too much. I want to see this movie.
Posted by: valentines day presents | December 15, 2009 at 04:14 AM
Looks interesting! Cannot wait to see it. We haven't seen Mel on the big screen for too long a time.
Posted by: boat fenders | January 08, 2010 at 11:11 PM
As someone who loved the TV series on which this is based I was always dubious about this being workable as a film – especially being transplanted to the US and updated. I was even more dubous when I heard the Mel Gibson was playing the lead role. The trailor gave me no hope and now your review has buried this for me. Might check it out cable eventually
Posted by: 1gb mini sd | February 19, 2010 at 10:43 PM
I love Mel Gibson, great actor, great director.
Your girl Mary :)
Posted by: E Cig | February 22, 2010 at 11:59 PM
I saw it around 1989-1990 and it made such an impact on me that I finally tracked down a VHS copy around 2002.
Posted by: aion kinah | March 01, 2010 at 09:58 PM