Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • February 10, 2010 Gibson returns to silver screen in ‘Edge of Darkness’ by Dennis Seuling Mel Gibson, who had not starred in a feature film since “Signs” (2002), recently returned to the big screen in “Edge of Darkness,” a conspiracy thriller with lots of action, a rogue cop, and a mystery surrounding the violent death of a young woman. Boston cop Thomas Craven (Gibson) is at the train station meeting his daughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic), who has decided to come home. The two are about to sit down to dinner when Emma begins coughing up blood and appears to be in great pain. While he is rushing her to the hospital, Emma is shot and killed. Assuming Craven was the one targeted for assassination, the police look into old cases, trying to find who might have wanted the cop dead. They come up empty, so Craven decides to conduct a one-man investigation. This leads him to Emma’s employer, the Northmoor Corporation, and its chairman Jack Bennett (Danny Huston). As more and more puzzle pieces are put into place, Craven realizes that Emma was the intended target. “Edge of Darkness” is a tautly edited film with little padding. In straightforward fashion, the story moves through many locations as more characters are introduced, from well-dressed hit men to a United States senator and a mysterious fixer, Jedburgh (Ray Winstone), whose loyalties are never clear and who appears as if out of thin Mel Gibson (left) and Ray Winstone in ‘Edge of Darkness.’ �� ����������������� ��������� air at crucial points in the story. This is a well-crafted film that is strong on performances, generous with action sequences, and features unpredictable revelations along the way. Director Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”) knows how to balance narrative and action while keeping the star in the spotlight. Gibson has some heavy acting scenes early on, but then goes on autopilot as parental outrage pushes him to push others -- those with power and connections in high places -- into telling what they know about his daughter, her work, and why she was murdered. Gibson plays anger effectively, but here it is always a seething (continued on Crossword page) Authentic Cuisine from Spain ����������������� OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS ������������ Available Sunday thru Thursday Noon-10pm, Friday until 5:30pm � (Served with Spanish Potatoes) Choice of Appetizer Soup or Salad • Entree �� �� ���������� ������ K IRK E RS INN Sauerbrauten • Schnitzels • Bavarian Sausages Goulash • Potato Pancakes • Dumplings Spaetzel and more. GERMAN FULL BEERS ON TAP Plus Our Regular Menu • Reservations Suggested No Substitutions • Both Parties Must Order From This Menu • Not Available On Holidays TOP GERMAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN BERGEN & PASSAIC COUNTIES Open 7 Days a Week • Mon-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-11, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-10 ������������������������������������������ BAR Giovanni’s ���������������������������������� ��������������������������� ���������������� ���������������� ���������� Open Monday-Saturday – Noon-Midnight • Closed Sunday www.kirkers.com • All Major Credit Cards Accepted 237 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne • 973-427-7700 Specializing in Italian Cuisine & Pizza Full Lunch & Dinner Menu Greek City Family Restaurant ������������ ������������� ����� �������������������������������������� ���������������������� ���������������� ����������������� ������������������������ 2-10-10 ester/janine Diner - Restaurant KirkersTopGermAmer3x3(2-10-10) State Highway 17 North, Mahwah 375 3 x 3” 201-529-3353 Open 24 Hours, 7 Days Join Us For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner State Line The Best Got Better! Now Serving Cocktails, Espresso & Cappuccino Traditional & Greek Dishes & Grilled Fish Serving Lunch & Dinner Make Your Valentine’s Reservations Now! Take Out & Catering Available 1300 Rt. 17 N, Ramsey (Kohl’s Shopping Ctr.) 201-760-2500 • Fax: 201-760-2555 Hrs: M-Th 11:30am-10pm • Fri-Sat: 11:30am-10:30pm • Sun 1pm-9:30pm $ 00 ��������� ���������������������������� ��������� ��������� ���������� �������������� www.GreekCityRestaurant.com On $10.00 and over. With this coupon only. One Coupon per table. 5:00 to 9:00 pm only. Off 1 $ 00 VT On $20.00 and over. With this coupon only. One Coupon per table. 5:00 to 9:00 pm only. Off 2 VT