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Thriller starring Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey. Corruption is the law of the land in the American every-town of Edison, and the only soul brave enough to peer into the fire and face the wrath of an entire squad of corrupt cops is a fresh-faced journalist, Joshua Pollack (Justin Timberlake). However, when Pollack misjudges the depth of the authoritative decay and his girlfriend is hospitalised following a brutal attack by the alliance of crooked cops known as F.R.A.T., he soon decides to take action and prove that even those who believe themselves to be above the law still aren't beyond its reach.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By PyroSikTh
Format:DVD
WARNING: Possible Spoilers
First off, I don't have a clue why this movie rates so low everywhere. Honestly, I don't understand it whatsoever. Okay, so it's not Oscar worthy, potential classic or mind-bendingly original, but it's certainly not as bad as everyone seems to be making out.
I've read reviews claiming that Timberlake's performance is the worst they've ever seen. Seriously, they couldn't have seen much bad acting if that's what they think. It's competent and believable, void of any awkwardness that some films are plagued with through lack of chemistry and/or generally bad performances.
I swear I must've seen a completely different film to everyone else. Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey have quite pivotal roles with plenty of screentime, by no means minor characters, and their acting isn't as low-rate as everyone's making out. This film is very plot and suspense driven, despite the lack of plot revelations and in-your-face action (although there is some of that at the end).
I've also read of action sequence plotholes such as Timberlake's character, although never having fired a gun before, fires it perfectly, and when he runs out of ammo, 2 more cartridges appear from nowhere - Timberlake's character holds an uzi for about 2 seconds and he never fires it. LL Cool J's character never has any moments of magical ammo, although the one man against an entire police department is a little far-fetched.
All-in-all, it's actually nowhere near as bad as people keep making out. Give it a try before you knock it.
First off, I don't have a clue why this movie rates so low everywhere. Honestly, I don't understand it whatsoever. Okay, so it's not Oscar worthy, potential classic or mind-bendingly original, but it's certainly not as bad as everyone seems to be making out.
I've read reviews claiming that Timberlake's performance is the worst they've ever seen. Seriously, they couldn't have seen much bad acting if that's what they think. It's competent and believable, void of any awkwardness that some films are plagued with through lack of chemistry and/or generally bad performances.
I swear I must've seen a completely different film to everyone else. Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey have quite pivotal roles with plenty of screentime, by no means minor characters, and their acting isn't as low-rate as everyone's making out. This film is very plot and suspense driven, despite the lack of plot revelations and in-your-face action (although there is some of that at the end).
I've also read of action sequence plotholes such as Timberlake's character, although never having fired a gun before, fires it perfectly, and when he runs out of ammo, 2 more cartridges appear from nowhere - Timberlake's character holds an uzi for about 2 seconds and he never fires it. LL Cool J's character never has any moments of magical ammo, although the one man against an entire police department is a little far-fetched.
All-in-all, it's actually nowhere near as bad as people keep making out. Give it a try before you knock it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By shansu69
Format:DVD
This movie could have been something quite good,the premise a young journalist good but lazy stumbles on a plot that includes the city of Edison's F.R.A.T (First Response Armed Tatical)police squad who are acting as their own judge and jury killing criminals and confiscating their drugs and money to keep for themselves.
The journalist then realizes when at the trial of a drug dealer when one of the officers 'thanks'the officer for not letting get a murder rap that he realises something is fishy he then gets into a deeper mess when he is attacked and his girlfriend seriously injured in an attack that basically tells him to 'back off'.
The story is a mess with some of the most bizarre casting in a long old while no wonder this big budget movie went straight to DVD and bypassed cinemas entirely in this country.Fine actors such as Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey are wasted in supporting roles while strictly C-List talent like Dylan Mcdermott and John Heard are given major roles in which they dont shine at all.
Justin Timberlake in his first film role as the rookie journo is actually not that bad and LL Cool J as the FRAT officer who breaks the whole sorry mess up is ok as well ,the director who has a major background in news and political media fumbled the ball in the dramatic arena ,overall a disappointment and one of those movies you would take only if your first couple of choices were all out at the video store.
The journalist then realizes when at the trial of a drug dealer when one of the officers 'thanks'the officer for not letting get a murder rap that he realises something is fishy he then gets into a deeper mess when he is attacked and his girlfriend seriously injured in an attack that basically tells him to 'back off'.
The story is a mess with some of the most bizarre casting in a long old while no wonder this big budget movie went straight to DVD and bypassed cinemas entirely in this country.Fine actors such as Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey are wasted in supporting roles while strictly C-List talent like Dylan Mcdermott and John Heard are given major roles in which they dont shine at all.
Justin Timberlake in his first film role as the rookie journo is actually not that bad and LL Cool J as the FRAT officer who breaks the whole sorry mess up is ok as well ,the director who has a major background in news and political media fumbled the ball in the dramatic arena ,overall a disappointment and one of those movies you would take only if your first couple of choices were all out at the video store.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jason Thorne
Format:DVD
On the cover you thought it could be a good film with the all star cast, but it lacked that cutting edge. L L Cool J was ok, Morgan Freeman played the same role he has done for the last 4 or 5 films the wise old man that has been there done it got the T- shirt which he does so well. Mr Timberlake should stick to singing he was very wooden but with a little coaching he could do ok. As for Kevin Spacey I think he must of had a free afternoon in his dairy didn't do a great deal. Dylan McDermott took the honours for his role he was very good. There was some action a few shootouts but as I have said it just lacked that bite to keep you interested. In all if you see it cheap it's worth a watch but it does not deserve a slot in my DVD collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
thanks
received the product very quickly through the post and are very happy with it and would like to send my thanks
Published 4 months ago by mark cato
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprised!
I was so surprised about how good this film was.
I am a 16year old girl and love this film, my dad is 40+ and he loves it to. Read more
I am a 16year old girl and love this film, my dad is 40+ and he loves it to. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2011 by Dance Mania
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Yarn
Basically the plot is about special police force (the bad guys) set up to zero drug related, however as predicted corruption sets in as the group take on anothere agenda and run... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Ian L. Prince
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wasted potential
On paper, it's hard to see what could go wrong. Between Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey, there's a stellar cast here. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2008 by H
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing!
Same old story - dirty cops. But this time... poor script (or cliche from a few other films), no director and paper characters. Waste of time.
Published on 7 Jun 2008 by Marek
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing
I bought this film in the January sale in WHSmith. The cast made me believe that this would be good. The plot also had plenty of potential. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2008 by James Dowds
2.0 out of 5 stars
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO
What a load of tosh this was. I expected a pretty darn good film but was sorely disappointed.
You see a good cast, a promising storyline and you find yourself halfway... Read more
You see a good cast, a promising storyline and you find yourself halfway... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2007 by Nevs
4.0 out of 5 stars
Edison
This all star cast movie is good.
Edison is the town where the frat(First Response Armed Tatical)police team. Read more
Edison is the town where the frat(First Response Armed Tatical)police team. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2007 by C. Woodard
1.0 out of 5 stars
One of the worst films ever made. EVER.
Words do not exist to convey just how bad this film is. To take this cast and make a film this bad, this disastrous, this excrutiating to sit through, is absolutely... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2007 by George Nada
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