Richard Franzen (sportsphenom1)

A little uneven in the writing and casting departments, but with enough twists to keep up appointments in the entertainment category. The film had the potential to close with a "bang", but instead opted for an ending too cliche to suite my tastes. Even though the means didn't justify the end, the means were still a hit.

"There are decisions to be made in the 25th hour." This may be Norton's most impressive performance. In a deeply rooted conflicted role, Norton brings a lot of subtext to this captivating character. The visually striking film is rich in tone, with a resounding score to match.

Brilliant, a masterpiece! One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Fatih Akin creates a tour de force Alejandro González Iñárritu style. Superior to "Crash" and "Babel", other films in this non-linear genre, "Edge of Heaven" doesn't use the non-linearity as a vehicle, but rather fits into it like a glove. This film has joined good company, along with "Amores Perros" and "21 Grams" for setting the standard for this style of film-making. The difference between this film and "Amores Perros" is that despite's "Amores Perros" more focused theme, "Edge of Heaven" flows more smoothly and is has a more multi-faceted set of themes. I can't say enough good things about this movie, other than it's as brilliant of a film as they come.

There's more than meets the eye in this gem from Iran. A fascinating story that is executed both beautifully and brilliantly. Parviz Parastui gives an emotionally charged, yet subtle and masterful performance, which polishes this film. Like "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly", the viewer will have their perception of beauty and reality challenged, while taking away a sort of sad inspiration from this film. Perspective dictates happiness and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.