Quartile rating: 5.5/10 · 1 rating
In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.
Edison (2005) is a formulaic corruption thriller that wastes a talented cast including Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Justin Timberlake, and LL Cool J. The plot retreads well-worn police corruption territory without adding anything distinctive, the acting is largely phoned-in from even its marquee names, the cinematography is competent but unremarkable, and the ending resolves predictably. The film gained notoriety mostly for being shelved and going straight to video despite its star power, reflecting its across-the-board mediocrity rather than any standout weakness or strength in a single category.