While Mel Gibson has kept himself busy over the past few years behind the camera, directing the likes of The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto , it’s a little weird to think that he hasn’t been in front of the camera since Signs and We Were Soldiers in 2002.
I’m certainly never going to make an argument that Gibson is one of the greatest actors ever, but he’s an iconic one and an actor I generally find myself enjoying, which is why I’m pleased to see he’s stepping back in front of the camera for Edge of Darkness, an adaptation of the 1985 BBC Miniseries. Directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye ) and written by William Monahan (The Departed, Kingdom of Heaven ), Variety describes the movie as following “a straitlaced police investigator whose activist daughter is killed. He plunges into the case and uncovers systemic corruption that led to his daughter’s death.”
I love me a good detective movie. It’ll be interesting to see how this turns out and how it will be received.
I like Gibson too. I think I like just about everything he’s in (even “Payback”). “Maverick” is a good one too.
It’ll be interesting to see how he’s treated after his anti-semitic tirade.
But I look forward to see him again too.
I’m actually planning on watching The Road Warrior tonight, one of my favorite Gibson films. As an actor, I’d agree that he’s not necessarily the most talented, but I’m still happy to hear he’s not given up on it entirely. Also liked him in Gallipoli and The Year of Living Dangerously
Loved Road Warrior – my favorite of the three. Though I’l be revisiting Thunderdome soon.
Have yet to see Gallipoli. Should get on that probably – though starting my Bergman marathon this weekend so…
Have you watched Air America with Mel? Not a good movie really, but I grew up watching and loving it (and it helped spark my love for Downey Jr!).
I love Air America -some great lines and interplay between Gibson and Downey. When that comes on TV, I usually have to watch it.
I’m glad too that Gibson is getting back in front of the camera, not to mention I like good detective stories.
Speaking of Mel Gibson / Robert Downey Jr. team-ups, has anyone watched The Singing Detective? The 5.5 on IMDb isn’t a good sign, but it sounds like it’d be a hell of a fun movie and I’ve always been wanting to check it out.