On the Edge

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On the Edge

R

2001

1h 26m

Drama

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When a young man suffering from depression after the death of his father is committed to a mental institution, it seems like the last straw for him. However, with time he finds new hope, new friends, and a new love interest. On the Edge is an intense drama from Irish director John Carney.

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Emanuel Levy

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10/11/2005

2/5

Harry Guerin

RTÉ (Ireland)

04/01/2003

3/5

A well-handled if well-worn look at the spectre of suicide and mental illness.

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Ross Anthony

Hollywood Report Card

09/08/2002

3/4

An Irish "Good Will Hunting" of sorts, but edgier (no pun intended).

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Arthur Lazere

culturevulture.net

06/08/2002

Murphy's characterization has both edginess and charm and it carries the film.

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

05/14/2002

2.5/4

The healing power of petty rebellion.

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Oct 29

Murphy's committed because of some mental illness. While he's in the nut house he makes some friends. Didn't really resonate with me.

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11/12/2019

This film had so much going for it - a great story-line and some stunning performances from Cillian Murphy. Sadly let down by a muddled and out of sync soundtrack and disappointment in the female lead that, inevitably shows in the poor chemistry between the 2 main characters leading to some very cringy and awkward love scenes that otherwise could have been stunning with some better casting, or perhaps just the dialogue.

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02/22/2013

Didn't seem to have a point to it.

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09/29/2012

Red Lights started off my mini Cillian Murphy bender. This came next. It wasn't very good; in fact, at times it was terribly unconvincing. That said, whoever put together the Flixster description was way off. I'm thinking there must be another movie called "On The Edge" from the early 2000s because Gary Busey an Ice-T defnitely weren't in this one.

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04/18/2012

You can never really know what was going through a person's mind at that exact moment. If they survive, they'll never tell you. If they succeed, all you can do is spend the rest of your life guilty because it might have had somethin' to do with you. Your only concern can be for the people they leave behind. They're the ones to look out for. Naked as I am/I'm a happy sad bulk of a man/And I can show you everything/But I'm just doin' the best that I can/And there are no escapes/Come join me/In my world/And the exits are all blocked off/My Girl/You were very young/When the Lord came to take you/Away/You had that stuff in your head/Get you in trouble someday/There's no let up/And no respite/No answers in anyway/God Bless you/God kicks with both feet/God kicks with both feet/God kicks with both feet/And keeps his shoes clean/God kicks with both feet/God kicks with both feet/God kicks with both feet/And keeps his shoes clean.

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04/12/2012

They've got the wrong movie summary up here...

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Synopsis

When a young man suffering from depression after the death of his father is committed to a mental institution, it seems like the last straw for him. However, with time he finds new hope, new friends, and a new love interest. On the Edge is an intense drama from Irish director John Carney.

Director: John Carney
Producer: Ed Guiney, Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan
Screenwriter: John Carney, Daniel James
Distributor: Universal Focus
Production Co: Hell's Kitchen Films
Rating: R (Some Disturbing Images|Sexual Content|Language|Some Drug Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 10, 2001, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jun 1, 2004
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Surround

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