10 Great Mel Gibson Movies
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Mel Gibson: A Controversial Figure
I have never really been a fan of Mel Gibson's (or of any actor for that matter) but having watched and rewatched a number of movies recently I realised that Mel Gibson had a hand in a number of them. This prompted me to make a lens on my favourite Mel Gibson movies.; 10 of the best.
I have used the trailers for these movies to illustrate the lens.
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1. The Passion Of The Christ
This Mel Gibson movie is entirely in Latin and Aramaic, the languages spoken at the time, but this should not put anyone off as the drama is enthralling and has a very realistic feel about it. In fact, the brutality inflicted upon Jesus is so realistic, so graphic and so prolonged that at times it is difficult to watch, but at the same time mesmerising.
A number of Jewish groups have complained that Jews are depicted in bad light in this movie; they are, but then the Romans are not exactly sweeties in this film and the disciples don't come across as very morally strong either so I don't feel that there is any bias against any one group here. I will let you decide for yourself.
This is an amazing piece of movie-making but anyone who cannot stand violence should not watch.
The Passion of The Christ
The Passion of the Christ (Definitive Edition)
Amazon Price: $8.96 (as of 02/14/2012)
This is a fantastic piece of movie-making, recreating a well-known story and making it enthralling to watch even though the end is known; a work of art. However, some very graphic scenes, including the scourging and crucifiction of Christ, make it not a movie to be watched by the faint-hearted or children.
2. Braveheart
Something tells me that as an Englishman I should be offended at the way the English are depicted in this film, but in fact I love the way they are painted almost as pantomime villians, stopping at nothing to further their evil aims.
This movie has a real feeling of "boo the villians" and "cheer the heroes" but the ending is wonderful with Mel Gibson's character being tortured to death to the glee of the jeering English.
This is a really great Mel Gibson Movie.
Braveheart
Braveheart (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $6.41 (as of 02/14/2012)
An emotional battle epic based on a real-life character, William Wallace, with Mel Gibson as the Scots' hero and great performances by a number of other cast members. This is a really enjoyable production for a whole range of movie lovers.
3. Mad Max 3; Beyond The Thunderdome
The beginning of the movie, with scenes from the Thunderdome, is quite apocalyptic and latter parts of the movie are more reminiscent of a typical good guy versus the bad guys movie. Much of the acting in this movie is camp and straight out of a pantomime with Tina Turner giving a performance that would make her the wickedest stepmother of all wicked stepmothers.
This movie is enjoyable for all its faults and the character of "Master-Blaster" is so bizarre as to be quite memorable.
Mad Max III
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (Keepcase)
Amazon Price: $5.05 (as of 02/14/2012)
With some really over-the-top acting and fast-paced action scenes, this is one of Mel Gibson's most memorable movies for its sheer imaginative fun value. Don't expect classic acting or moving dialogue but do expect escapism, excitement, fights and chase scenes; silly fun.
Apocalypto
Mel Gibson's Apocalypto (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $5.96 (as of 02/14/2012)
Fast-moving action, constant pursuit and full of scenes with vivid, beautiful colours - this is an incredible movie and whilst there are some scary and gory moments, Apocalypto is nowhere near as violent as it has a reputation for.
5. Conspiracy Theory
This movie is quite dark and Mel Gibson's character is a lonely, shadow of a man, driven to distraction by his numerous, and seemingly crazy conspiracy theories. Towards the end of the movie, Gibson becomes the hero as he attempts to escape from those intent on silencing him.
I like this movie because it at first paints Mel Gibson's character as a nutcase, someone who has been driven from mainstream society because of his beliefs, but towards the end he is proven to be correct.
Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
Amazon Price: $2.62 (as of 02/14/2012)
Conspiracy theory is a very interesting movie with a great performance by Mel Gibson as a slightly disturbed conspiracy theorist and a surprising, action-packed ending, accompanied by Julia Roberts.
The Patriot
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The Patriot (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $11.90 (as of 02/14/2012)
The Patriot is a really exciting movie, with some great action, a really evil English villain and memorable performaces by Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. There is also a really good set of accompanying characters in this movie.
7. The Bounty
There have been so many remakes of this story because it is such a gripping one and in this version there is some good acting and excellent action, along with some very beautiful scenery.
To this day, families of many of the people involved in the real mutiny on the Bounty cannot agree on exactly what happened, but what is known is that most of the mutineers met very horrible ends rather than living out long lives in paradise.
The Bounty
The Bounty
Amazon Price: $7.16 (as of 02/14/2012)
Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins make this the definitive movie for the true story of "The Mutiny of the Bounty". Whilst this may not follow the facts of the event exactly as they happened, it is close and the acting and action make The Bounty a very enjoyable film.
8. Payback
Payback is a pretty dark movie, with no good guys, just bad, badder and baddest. This movie is all action and the viewer is carried along by wondering what dark deed Gibson's character is going to stoop to next in his quest for revenge.
This is an exciting and, at times, fairly shocking film.
Payback
Payback - The Director's Cut (Special Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $4.51 (as of 02/14/2012)
An enthralling story of revenge; Mel Gibson plays a very menacing character.
9. Ransom
The turning point, and the thing that sets it apart from similar movies, is when Gibson's character goes on TV to put his own ransom, in fact a bounty, on the kidnappers, thus turning the tables on them. From then on Mel Gibson's character is in control and his anger begins to show.
The first time I saw this movie I didn't expect much from it, but it turned out to be a very exciting film indeed.
Ransom
Ransom (Special Edition)
Amazon Price: $3.62 (as of 02/14/2012)
Ransom is a very fast-paced and exciting movie, based on a tried and trusted theme; Mel Gibson plays a very convincing angry father who turns the tables on the kidnappers.
10. We Were Soldiers
The movie is based on a true story, although it has apparently been heavily adapted for effect. This should not detract from movie-lovers appreciation of what is a very stirring and, at times, touching war movie. The scenes in which the wives of the deceased soldiers are told of the loss of their loved ones, along with the horrific battle scenes really serve to illustrate how brutal and stupid war is.
Although not particularly well-acclaimed, I think this is one of Mel Gibson's best movies.
We Were Soldiers
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We Were Soldiers [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $11.14 (as of 02/14/2012)
Action-packed from start to finish this is a very memorable war film with some stunning battle scenes and a great performance by Mel Gibson; enjoy the movie for what it is and don't get too upset about its historical inaccuracies.
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Mad Max (Special Edition)
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Chicken Run
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The Road Warrior
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What Women Want
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The Year of Living Dangerously
Guy hamilton is a journalist on his first job as a more...1 point
Lethal Weapon (Director's Cut)
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Lethal Weapon 2 (Director's Cut)
Riggs wows the pretties of a hotel spa before gett more...0 points
Lethal Weapon 3 (Director's Cut)
Riggs meets someone he never expected to find: his more...0 points
Lethal Weapon 4
This sequel involves an action packed battle with more...0 points
Tequila Sunrise
The mix is dangerous the romance is sizzling the a more...0 points
Bird on a Wire
When the man he put in jail is released, a man hiding more...0 points
Air America (Special Edition)
A young pilot finds himself recruited into a cover more...0 points
Forever Young
Just prior to World War II, a man believes his sweethear more...0 points
Pocahontas (10th Anniversary Edition)
All the music, adventure, and colorful fun of Disn more...0 points
Signs (Vista Series)
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The Man Without a Face
A boy, struggling to pass the entrance exam to his more...0 points
Mel Gibson And His Movies
Mel Gibson and His Movies
Amazon Price: $98.80 (as of 02/14/2012)
A biography of Mel Gibson's life in acting and movie-making but much more too. Interviews with friends, co-workers and ex-friends, as well as with Gibson, give an unusual angle on the actor's life and detailed descriptions of the making of many of Mel Gibson's movies make this book a sort of Mel Gibson movie biography as well as his life.
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GoldenChile
Jan 23, 2011 @ 8:28 pm | delete
- I would have included the Road Warrior. Its as good or better than Thunderdome and I think it would have earned more votes!
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Butterfly
Aug 17, 2010 @ 7:40 am | delete
- He is one of the greatest entertainers i have ever had the pleasure of watching...
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Light-in-me
Oct 27, 2009 @ 12:28 am | delete
- I walked out of the theatre stunned and numb after watching Passion of the Christ. and Braveheart I cried so hard and to this day will not watch it again. It was good though. I really like many of his movies.
Great lens,
Robin
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nickupton
May 12, 2010 @ 10:08 am | delete
- Yes, both are remarkable movies.
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