Genre: Comedy; Drama;
Director: Jodie Foster
Starring: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence
Release date: 16th March, 2011 (South by Southwest Film Festival)
"A risky bet that pays off solidly, Jodie Foster's much-delayed "The Beaver" survives its life/art parallels -- thanks to its star, Mel Gibson -- to deliver a hopeful portrait of mental illness that is quirky, serious and sensitive."
by John DeFore in Hollywood Reporter
"The role of a sad, damaged man who takes on the persona of a lovable fictional character, Gibson earns our sympathy."
by Eric D. Snider in Film.com
"Gibson is basically flawless in the role, giving auds the creeps in the early stages and then managing to suggest a newfound lust for life, even though he's only living it through a medium."
by Andrew Barker in Variety
Oscar potential categories:
Best Leading Actor (Mel Gibson)
Director: Jodie Foster
Starring: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawrence
Release date: 16th March, 2011 (South by Southwest Film Festival)
"A risky bet that pays off solidly, Jodie Foster's much-delayed "The Beaver" survives its life/art parallels -- thanks to its star, Mel Gibson -- to deliver a hopeful portrait of mental illness that is quirky, serious and sensitive."
by John DeFore in Hollywood Reporter
"The role of a sad, damaged man who takes on the persona of a lovable fictional character, Gibson earns our sympathy."
by Eric D. Snider in Film.com
"Gibson is basically flawless in the role, giving auds the creeps in the early stages and then managing to suggest a newfound lust for life, even though he's only living it through a medium."
by Andrew Barker in Variety
Oscar potential categories:
Best Leading Actor (Mel Gibson)
Title: Oscar 2012 contenders so far: "The Beaver"
Rating: 100% based on 99998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
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Rating: 100% based on 99998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
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