The Best of Mel Gibson - Blu-ray Forum

Mrdamron · 12-31-2015, 01:47 PM

The American born, Aussie raised star has seen his ups and downs, been at the top of Hollywood's Leading Man list and hit rock bottom as well, but over his career he has been in (and directed) some of the most loved pictures of his generation. So which is "Mad" Mel Gibson's best performance?

The Candidates

The Beaver (2011)
Signs (2002)
We Were Soldiers (2002)
Payback (1999)
Ransom (1996)
Braveheart (1995)
Maverick (1994)
Hamlet (1990)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Mrs. Soffel (1984)
The River (1984)
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Mad Max (1979)

To Keep at a hefty 15, some outstanding performances did not make the cut such as Gallipoli, The Bounty, Tequila Sunrise, Air America, Forever Young, The Patriot, etc.

See also:
The Best of Warren Beatty
The Best of Robert Redford
The Best of William Holden
The Best of Christopher Walken
The Best of Paul Newman
The Best of Jimmy Stewart

BluBonnet · 12-31-2015, 05:09 PM

The best of Mel? His absence from cinemas

Mrdamron · 12-31-2015, 06:12 PM

For me it comes down to a three way battle royale starring a trifecta of the deadliest heroes of modern cinema, Max vs. Riggs vs. William Wallace. This is also a solid showcase of different chapters of Mel's career, albeit all action heroes in their extraordinary way. Max and Wallace were definitely violent saviour types, one in black leather and the other in a kilt. Braveheart is an amazing achievement both in front of and behind the camera while the Mad Max films are THE benchmark for post-apocalyptic action. That being said, Lethal Weapon (and the sequel) IMO is the best of the buddy cop films and arguably best action film of the 80s, which means a lot. Riggs was the perfect vehicle for Gibson, the lost, lone wolf, on the edge, volatile, daring, quick witted and genuinely good-hearted hero looking for his purpose/direction and a little love/family/acceptance, while killing dozens of bad guys in increasingly spectacular fashion along the way. It's just so damn fun. Maybe not all that original, but nearly perfected. So my vote goes to Sgt. Martin Riggs....by a thin margin, anorexic even.

L.J. · 01-01-2016, 02:13 AM

Nice on the thread here, glad to see some appreciation for Gibson. Braveheart is my favorite of his as well as my all time favorite film. Lethal Weapon 2 probably would be second. Great actor and good director to. Stallone had talked to him about directing an Expendables film.

Scarriere · 01-01-2016, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

The best of Mel? His absence from cinemas

You suck.

OT, I picked Braveheart, but there's several excellent films.

OI8T12 · 01-01-2016, 03:27 PM

Lethal Weapon is number 1 in my book. He's done some other very good movies, but Lethal Weapon is the best for me.

roytherobot · 01-01-2016, 04:01 PM

I haven't watched many films with him as an actor, but he has directed movies I've enjoyed like Apocalypto and The Passion of Christ.

GohanX · 01-01-2016, 04:10 PM

Lethal Weapon is probably my favorite movie, while Payback is my favorite performance.

Dude may be insane, but I love seeing him on screen.

Captain Flint · 01-06-2016, 07:55 PM

Braveheart is one of my favorite movies ever. Gibson's performance was incredible in that.

AKORIS · 01-08-2016, 01:59 AM

love most all of Mel's work--

BRAVEHEART is his masterpiece though and my 2nd favorite film of all time.

As for the dumbass comment a few posts back (his absence)..................

since the MODS added a "thanks" icon to pick, can we get a "thumbs down" icon as well for comments that we hate?

Peavey · 01-08-2016, 02:07 AM

Braveheart is his best film IMO I really like Lethal Weapon, We Were Soldiers and Maverick.

L.J. · 01-08-2016, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKORIS

love most all of Mel's work--

BRAVEHEART is his masterpiece though and my 2nd favorite film of all time.

As for the dumbass comment a few posts back (his absence)..................

since the MODS added a "thanks" icon to pick, can we get a "thumbs down" icon as well for comments that we hate?

That's a good idea on the thumbs down option. Like you like most of his work, can only think of one or two that I don't like much. Thought he did a good job in The Man Without a Face.

Troll2fan · 01-08-2016, 05:07 PM

He gives his best performance in Braveheart, but Payback is my favorite film of his.

1. Payback
2. Lethal Weapon 2
3. Braveheart
4. Maverick
4. MM2: The Road Warrior

MechaGodzilla · 01-08-2016, 05:29 PM

Where is Beyond Thunderdome?

The Great Owl · 01-08-2016, 06:18 PM

Mad Max (1979) is still my favorite, although I love most of the others as well.

Kevin Bridges · 01-08-2016, 07:16 PM

Braveheart is a great movie and I think that's my favourite of his as an actor but you can't mention Mel and not give at least a mention of Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ.

DangeRuss · 01-08-2016, 07:49 PM

Although I loved all of the Lethal Weapon movies and Payback, I loved the whimsical nature of Maverick more

Rodney-2187 · 01-09-2016, 03:06 AM

He is the same guy in every movie.

Canada · 01-09-2016, 03:12 AM

1.Lethal Weapon 2
2.Braveheart
3.Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
4.Apocalypto (Director only)
5.Lethal Weapon

Optimus · 01-09-2016, 04:55 AM

I hope he gets a comeback, he's a terrific actor and director.

View Poll Results: The Best of Mel Gibson is...
Mad Max (1979)	7	10.61%
Mad Max 2; the Road Warrior (1981)	8	12.12%
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)	2	3.03%
The River (1984)	0	0%
Mrs. Soffel (1984)	0	0%
Lethal Weapon (1987)	11	16.67%
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)	1	1.52%
Hamlet (1990)	0	0%
Maverick (1994)	4	6.06%
Braveheart (1995)	26	39.39%
Ransom (1996)	3	4.55%
Payback (1999)	1	1.52%
We Were Soldiers (2002)	0	0%
Signs (2002)	2	3.03%
The Beaver (2011)	1	1.52%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

12-31-2015, 01:47 PM	#1
Mrdamron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Tallahassee, FL 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1349 DVD collection:190 Digital collection:2 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:7	The Best of Mel Gibson The American born, Aussie raised star has seen his ups and downs, been at the top of Hollywood's Leading Man list and hit rock bottom as well, but over his career he has been in (and directed) some of the most loved pictures of his generation. So which is "Mad" Mel Gibson's best performance? The Candidates The Beaver (2011) Signs (2002) We Were Soldiers (2002) Payback (1999) Ransom (1996) Braveheart (1995) Maverick (1994) Hamlet (1990) Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Lethal Weapon (1987) Mrs. Soffel (1984) The River (1984) The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) Mad Max (1979) To Keep at a hefty 15, some outstanding performances did not make the cut such as Gallipoli, The Bounty, Tequila Sunrise, Air America, Forever Young, The Patriot, etc. See also: The Best of Warren Beatty The Best of Robert Redford The Best of William Holden The Best of Christopher Walken The Best of Paul Newman The Best of Jimmy Stewart

12-31-2015, 06:12 PM	#3
Mrdamron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Tallahassee, FL 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:1349 DVD collection:190 Digital collection:2 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:7	For me it comes down to a three way battle royale starring a trifecta of the deadliest heroes of modern cinema, Max vs. Riggs vs. William Wallace. This is also a solid showcase of different chapters of Mel's career, albeit all action heroes in their extraordinary way. Max and Wallace were definitely violent saviour types, one in black leather and the other in a kilt. Braveheart is an amazing achievement both in front of and behind the camera while the Mad Max films are THE benchmark for post-apocalyptic action. That being said, Lethal Weapon (and the sequel) IMO is the best of the buddy cop films and arguably best action film of the 80s, which means a lot. Riggs was the perfect vehicle for Gibson, the lost, lone wolf, on the edge, volatile, daring, quick witted and genuinely good-hearted hero looking for his purpose/direction and a little love/family/acceptance, while killing dozens of bad guys in increasingly spectacular fashion along the way. It's just so damn fun. Maybe not all that original, but nearly perfected. So my vote goes to Sgt. Martin Riggs....by a thin margin, anorexic even. Last edited by Mrdamron; 12-31-2015 at 07:27 PM.

12-31-2015, 05:09 PM	#2
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	The best of Mel? His absence from cinemas

01-01-2016, 02:13 AM	#4
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Nice on the thread here, glad to see some appreciation for Gibson. Braveheart is my favorite of his as well as my all time favorite film. Lethal Weapon 2 probably would be second. Great actor and good director to. Stallone had talked to him about directing an Expendables film.

01-01-2016, 03:27 PM	#6
OI8T12 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Boston,MA. 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1087 DVD collection:466 MA collection:23 Digital collection:234 iTunes collection:180 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:275	Lethal Weapon is number 1 in my book. He's done some other very good movies, but Lethal Weapon is the best for me.

01-01-2016, 04:01 PM	#7
roytherobot Active Member Member since:Sep 2015 Location:PR Trading Score:49	I haven't watched many films with him as an actor, but he has directed movies I've enjoyed like Apocalypto and The Passion of Christ.

01-01-2016, 04:10 PM	#8
GohanX Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Burlington, NC 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:337	Lethal Weapon is probably my favorite movie, while Payback is my favorite performance. Dude may be insane, but I love seeing him on screen.

01-06-2016, 07:55 PM	#9
Captain Flint Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:51 Trading Score:1	Braveheart is one of my favorite movies ever. Gibson's performance was incredible in that.

01-08-2016, 01:59 AM	#10
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	love most all of Mel's work-- BRAVEHEART is his masterpiece though and my 2nd favorite film of all time. As for the dumbass comment a few posts back (his absence).................. since the MODS added a "thanks" icon to pick, can we get a "thumbs down" icon as well for comments that we hate?

01-08-2016, 02:07 AM	#11
Peavey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Alaska 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:2858 DVD collection:1590 MA collection:1950 Digital collection:1368 Trading Score:523	Braveheart is his best film IMO I really like Lethal Weapon, We Were Soldiers and Maverick.

01-08-2016, 05:07 PM	#13
Troll2fan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Benicia, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:21	He gives his best performance in Braveheart, but Payback is my favorite film of his. 1. Payback 2. Lethal Weapon 2 3. Braveheart 4. Maverick 4. MM2: The Road Warrior

01-08-2016, 05:29 PM	#14
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	Where is Beyond Thunderdome?

01-08-2016, 06:18 PM	#15
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Mad Max (1979) is still my favorite, although I love most of the others as well.

01-08-2016, 07:16 PM	#16
Kevin Bridges Banned Member since:Jan 2016	Braveheart is a great movie and I think that's my favourite of his as an actor but you can't mention Mel and not give at least a mention of Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ.

01-08-2016, 07:49 PM	#17
DangeRuss Blu-ray Grand Duke Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The "Boogie Down" Home Theater Gallery:230 Blu-ray collection:470 DVD collection:354 Blu-ray reviews: 74	Although I loved all of the *Lethal Weapon* movies and *Payback, I loved the whimsical nature of Maverick* more

01-09-2016, 03:06 AM	#18
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	He is the same guy in every movie.

01-09-2016, 03:12 AM	#19
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	1.Lethal Weapon 2 2.Braveheart 3.Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 4.Apocalypto (Director only) 5.Lethal Weapon

01-09-2016, 04:55 AM	#20
Optimus Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Australia 4K collection:410 Blu-ray collection:804 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	I hope he gets a comeback, he's a terrific actor and director.

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