Comments on: Mel Gibson Goes to EDGE OF DARKNESS

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:20:01 +0000

Never saw ‘Mrs Soffel’ but remember what it’s about. Gonna have to put that on my DVDs to see. As for being an old kid, can identify with that. I’m a middle child and always played peacemaker, etc. in the family. Still do to some extend but finally woke up and realized time was flying by. So I fly by with it by being young at heart. If that means getting more immature every day, then I’m with ya, girl! Lol!

By: Jen Forbus

Jen Forbus — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:58:27 +0000

I know what you mean about the father/daughter bond, I felt that way with THE PATRIOT. I thought Gibson did the parent bond very well in that movie as well.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:14:02 +0000

Oh, man, Gallipoli made me sob. That ending ruined me. Have you ever seen him in Mrs. Soffel, Donna? That's another good one. I love what you said about life being more fun as you get older. I think I've lived my life backwards. I was a really old kid and getting more immature every day.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:26:18 +0000

Saw “Edge of Darkness” Sunday. Yeah, there were predictable moments but seeing Gibson onscreen again was a real treat! Hadn’t realized it had been 8 years starring in a movie. Thought he did a terrific job. The lines in his face may be from what he’s experienced in his personal life as well as being middle-aged…hmm, hard to think of him that way…but he has never failed to touch me emotionally. Laughing, crying…da guy still has it! Gibson was the driving force in the movie. I remember him in “Payback” and these type of roles suit him. He’s been a sexy sonofagun in films! I would practically pant at the sight of him! Silly, but hey…I’m human! Lol! The first movie of his I saw was “Gallipoli” – was very impressed with his acting and charisma. Still am. It’s been fun maturing together (for want of a better word). Seeing someone you’ve ‘hubba-hubba’d (sp?) at alot age with you…well, it’s pretty neat. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t consider Gibson or myself old at all! In fact, life is more fun. So here’s to a middle-aged lethal weapon – Gibson, of course! – who still makes me hot all over. Lol!

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:06:02 +0000

Thank you, Poncho, for the award nominations! I’m great at outrageous lies and have truths that are crazy-sounding, too. Please give me some time to figure out how to do this.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:03:03 +0000

I’m selective even when I have movie theater passes because I don’t want to waste them. If you’re going to watch this on DVD, sounds like—per lp13—the original British miniseries is the better way to go.

By: Poncho

Poncho — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:39:31 +0000

I don’t know. The whole thing didn’t excited me, and now with this great review of you, I think I’d rather wait until it’s on TV and there’s nothing on other channels.

Thanks, PCN.

By the way, I’ve nominated you to both the Kreativ Blogger and the Lesa’s “Creative Writer” Blogger Awards. I’m hoping for some outrageous truths (and lies) from you.

By: norma

norma — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:19:08 +0000

Very well PCN. Now I know when the movie opens here. Thank you!

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:16:30 +0000

I enjoyed the film after seeing it today. Yes, it’s not equal to the 6-hour British TV series. But, mainly for his performance, Gibson’s turn with the Craven character was quite enjoyable (like you said, no one does “righteous rage as effectively as” he. I found his interaction with his daughter (young and older) very moving, at times. Likely, this is because I have a daughter, and I’ve become a sucker for that kind of bond. Anyway, they kept the main points of the story (hard as hell to distill 6 hours to one hour forty-eight), and updated a few from the 80’s miniseries. Still, this actor still has presence on-screen. Thanks, PCN.

By: Jen Forbus

Jen Forbus — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:55:23 +0000

When I saw the preview for this movie I was a bit shocked to see Gibson back in front of the camera instead of behind it. Shocked but excited because I’ve always loved him – action, comedy, drama. There wasn’t much he couldn’t pull off. This may be one I wait for the DVD of, we’ll see. Since I don’t go to the theater as often I as use to, I tend to be more selective about what I do spend my $10 on. Thanks PCN.