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| On the Edge | 
 enlarge | Director: John Carney
Actors: Cillian Murphy, Tricia Vessey, Stephen Rea, Jonathan Jackson, Marcella Plunkett
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 26874
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 86
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D21771D
ISBN: 0783266243
UPC: 025192177125
EAN: 9780783266244
ASIN: B000063RQQ
Theatrical Release Date: August 2001
Release Date: May 21, 2002
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| Customer Reviews:
 jewels in the rough December 6, 2005
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
At every turn during "On the Edge", you will be delighted and moved and horrified and amused when you discover the sheer jewels of dialogue and facial expressions and quirky but real human responses to the burdens they bear. They - the jewels of acting and writing and cinemetography - came so unexpectedly that each moment was as rich as the last. I'm so surprised both Cillian Murpny and Tricia Vessey aren't more prominent in the USA. They have enormous talent. "On The Edge" - because of the inestimable talent of its actors - is a warm, funny, tragic, lovely jewel in the rough - a rare find. The music is terrific too. Is there a soundtrack CD? I'd buy it tomorrow.
 Cilian Murphy rules October 17, 2005
4 out of 13 found this review helpful
The movie is only good because of Cilian Murphy. It is funny and mental. Good movie for a boring day.
Don't underestimate the little guys... September 26, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The movie may be generally thought of as a drama, but it has a lot of comedic elements. On the Edge has a beautiful way of dealing with serious issues such as mental health and emotional dependency.
All of the actors and actresses delivered outstanding performances; you would think that Cillian Murphy had been in movies his entire life. It's amazing that this film is virtually unheard of in the states.
Simply put, it's a fantastic film, and I'm glad that I purchased it.
weak imitation of Girl Interupted September 9, 2005
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
Sorry but I have to go against all the positive reviews given this movie. I will however agree whole heartedly with everyone about the captivating acting of Cillian Murphy and Jonathan Jackson but the story line is so bland. Murphy's eyes reveal emotion whether it be sadness, humor, irony or anger. Jackson in my opinion had the better of the two roles. His heart wrenching revelation about his brother's death moved me to tears but that was about the only thing that did. Boo Hoo, these teens have problems....give me some background information on each rather than a sentence uttered now and then giving the viewer a clue of what their problems are. I might have felt more compassion for them. Let's see at least one indepth therapy session or some constructive help from the other patients in place of all the excessive hugging. Admittedily a hug helps now and then but this movie has more hugs than Rose yelling "Jack" in Titanic. Stephen Rea, my Irish favorite actor, could have telephoned his part in. And imagine my surprise to see Gerald McSorley in two tiny scenes in which he didn't utter a single word. What a waste of these men's talents.
I'm glad to add this to my collection of Irish Film Board approved films but it won't be one I watch over and over.
 Showcases the true talent of Cillian Murphy September 1, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Cillian Murphy is not a new face to acting (well, at least, outside of Hollywood) and with this movie, you will understand what Mr. Murphy has in store in future films. He can truly act, even in a movie that may be slim of plot and writing. He takes what he is given and runs with it beautifully. He plays a suicidal young man who often contemplates what life holds for him as he stays in a mental institution. While there he meets two fellow troubled young people and through them he manages to find what life may be all about. A good cast, good soundtrack and an okay plot makes this film quite enjoyable.
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