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The movie is a parade of cliches.
Scott Foundas, Variety
Edison
In this city, only the cops are above the law.
2005 · 1h 39m · R
Action, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
David J. Burke
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Edison
Overview
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.
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A star-studded dud of a B-picture populated with corrupt politicians, rogue psycho cops, noble newspaper reporters and enough posturing to start up a chiropractic clinic.
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
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