while it might not knock it out of the park, “Edge of the World” is still a very solid watch if a little slow-going and might also just inspire you to revisit some of the classics its indebted to which is its own small triumph
unfortunately, this leads to a labored voice-over that adds little more than exposition, along with a slightly hurried opening and a plot that becomes muddled in places
the result is a film with an interesting story which doesn't exactly do anything wrong yet, despite some great moments, falls some way short of its potential; Still, it's a bold attempt to revive a style which retains the ability to thrill
if the film can't help but feel like a relic from a bygone era, that's ultimately part of its appeal -- the sun may have finally set on the British Empire, but at least it hasn't yet set on this mode of storytelling
despite pacing issues, the film is a good look at imperialism and the mind of "the white Rajah"; if you are looking for phenomenal jungle footage and an evening of analyzing the personal conflict of colonization, "Edge of the World" is a solid watch
as a story with the self-awareness to ask questions about the relationship between British exploration and the men who served as agents of it, Edge of the World offers an intriguing history lesson in a well-acted and uniquely beautiful package
a historical epic that isn't afraid to take its time, Edge of the World is held together by a fantastic central performance by Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and a beautifully brutal climax