ohiohoney-1 i read the previous review - and don't understand why they said it was so bad and a waste of time....this movie is full of suspense and graft and corruption....love it. From the beginning to the end - you'll - at first be on the middle of your seat - then the edge of your seat - you'll see.... Dylan McDermott, well i won't tell you - but he's up to his old tricks again but i bet you knew that when you read who was going to be in this movie... lol. Not sure if this means a spoiler or not, but put that in just in case.... :-) Even though this movie was made in 2005, it could have been made this year. I think Justin Timberlake did a great job in the movie - others mentioned he should have stayed with music - when you see the movie, you'll have to agree he did a super job. Well, that's about it...hope you enjoy this as much as i did. Great movie and certainly NOT a waste of time!! Please pass the popcorn!!

john walters So this one day, my father decides to rent out this movie from the local movie store. Upon seeing the cover, I begin having doubts about the movie, but with nothing better to do, I decide to watch it.The opening scene with the bank robbery got me hooked. I began liking the trigger happy cop played by McDermott and his good cop partner played by LL Cool J (aka Todd Smith). The movie, it seemed, had a promising start, but all that starts well doesn't always end well. As the story progresses, it becomes apparent that McDermott's character is not only psychopathic, but also unscrupulous and corrupt. And somebody, outside of the police, takes notice of this. During the trial of an innocent man, who has been framed by the McDermott and Todd Smith - involuntarily by Smith; just so we are clear - the two men come to the attention of a young, aspiring reporter. This young, fiery man is none other than Justin Timberlake. Timberlake figures there is something wrong with the trial and decides to embark on a journalistic mission to uncover the truth behind it - mainly due to the urging of his boss, Morgan Freeman, who also plays his mentor and edifies him on the very principals of good journalism. Along the way, Spacey (another good cop), decides to join in on this mission and it starts becoming clearer that the division that employs Smith and McDermott, FRAT is actually a nefarious paramilitary force, with a hidden agenda. Even Smith, being continually attacked by his conscience, decides to help Timberlake uncover some very nasty truths. The movie, which isn't exactly flawless, actually manages to be decent and even shows potential to be good, but the ending is what really results in its undoing. Seriously, if the movie could be made 10 minutes shorter or the ending is drastically altered, I have no doubt that it would actually receive some acclaim from critics. Overall, the acting by the cast is good and script is well written, but like I mentioned above, the ending is what really kills it.

wes-connors Jewish newspaper reporter Justin Timberlake (as Joshua "Josh" Pollack) is puzzled when a courtroom defendant whispers "Thank you" to testifying officer LL Cool J (as Rafe Deed) as he leaves the witness stand. In the opening sequences of this film, you are given the explanation. You will see Mr. Cool J's devilish detective partner Dylan McDermott (as Frances "Laz" Lazerov) decide NOT to murder Damien Dante Wayans (as Isaiah Charles). The cops in the city of "Edison" are so corrupt they shoot their suspects, steal their money, and snort their dope. Whether he's out to impress his girlfriend (herein, called "Pussy") or win a Pulitzer, the city's corruption does NOT sit well with the noble Mr. Timberlake.Timberlake decides to investigate the corruption, which reaches both unexpected scope and life-threatening levels of danger. Writer/director David J. Burke keeps the film above water, but just barely. LL Cool J beats Timberlake in the "pop star to movie star" sweepstakes (aka the "rapper to actor" progression). Mr. McDermott has fun with his role. Lending gravitas to the proceedings are sagely supporting actors Morgan Freeman (as Moses Ashford) and Kevin Spacey (as Levon Wallace). F.R.A.T. means First Response Assault and Tactical, but it's more important to know that "Edison (Force)" stars Justin Timberlake and LL Cool J, not Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey (who seems lost).**** Edison (9/17/05) David J. Burke ~ Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, Morgan Freeman, Dylan McDermott

elshikh4 In 2005, I remember seeing its trailer. Morgan Freeman was dancing, Kevin Spacey looking sullen, while there were bullets flying everywhere. I even remember that I passed by the movies, gazing at the poster and promising myself that I would attend it soon. Now, I thank god that I didn't! You've got to love the movie's idea. The search for the truth, challenging the putrid giants because of love, and the war between fat evil corporations and a few good men. That look good, unlike the movie itself ! Actually, the things seemed so forced, or being done in unquestioned way. Timberlake hates burying his story (Why? What's his motive there, before the tragedy of his love?). Freeman turns suddenly from a rusty drunken version of James Brawn into Kevin Costner in JFK??. And Kevin Spacey ?? Really, I'm speechless when it comes to his role !!And the provocation continues : one police officer is killed right in the police station and by the hands of another higher police officer while no interrogation happens later at all ?! Spacey's character buries the whole story at the end suddenly and unjustifiably while nobody objects ?!! Timberlake's girl goes to the hospital, near to dead, then disappears from the picture for good ??!! Though Naaa. Don't bother yourself asking. Maybe this movie's main purpose was the action. But even if, that came too late and too fabricated as well (why all the delaying from the bad guys to shoot up the 2 leads earlier; that should've been soothing for us !).The performance was between vexatious and laughable, mainly because this script gave everyone nothing. Even as stereotypes they weren't amusing or interesting. Therefore Spacey was a bad joke, being in a mute cameo (I bet he selected the horrible wig himself, maybe to express his hatred for such a role and movie!). Timberlake was like a panic-stricken mouse, I can't forget his voice squeaking every now and then while shaking his head in surprise: "What?.. What ?". Cary Elwes was delivering the lamest lines ever given to an evil man in the history of bad movies !And now ladies and gentlemen, we come to the course in this crapfest: Mr. LL Cool J. Well, his performance - in not a leading role - back in (Deep Blue See) sounds iconic compared to this one. He nearly assured here that he can't be the lead of anything. Believe me, big part of being unsatisfied while the watching comes from Mr. Cool. Simply, the feel of boredom in movies may come from many sources; this time, LL Cool J's face was undoubtedly a glaring one. The man did nothing but polishing his bald head by his hand, looking meanly to others, and walking while swaying his shoulders! His voice was boring, his motionless features seemed dumb (namely boring also!), and he seemed tired of this movie at places, maybe more than me ! So the movie's good intentions were ruined by this script, and the script's good points were ruined by this performance, and the movie's good performance was.. No.. There wasn't a good performance in the first place !This direction was a killer.. for its movie. The cadres are die-hard TV-ish. All the characters move non-meaningfully. It's tasteless without one scene that I can call very good, or even good. Did I say that the movie's scriptwriter WAS the movie's very director ?! Sometimes that could be subversive. Watch (Edison) to see a fair example !In the same week, I watched a movie named (Bordertown - 2006). Surely it made up for the agony of (Edison). And when it comes to gathering the personal case with the public case while being a hot thriller as well, (Bordertown) is a master. So to all the makers of (Edison) : watch and learn everybody !Originally, (Edison)'s 2 leads are pop singers. Truly LL Cool J and Justin Timberlake used to delight us with many songs and countless voluptuous girls dancing naked in their music videos (well, Justin's girls weren't that voluptuous but whatever!). In this movie they did it Bad. Too bad is the word. The scenes with them partaking the screen together were too unbearable to be seen. Please, go back to the music and keep up the good work, and the good girls, as you can.Finally, if someone ask me "What was good about it ?" I'll tell him : There was Morgan Freeman dancing randomly with a glass of wine, and.. and.. That's all I think. So, to everyone who didn't watch this movie, my advice is "Watch it if only you want to see Morgan Freeman dance". But Hey, it's in the movie's trailer! So, watch the trailer instead; it's more merciful this way !