Mel Gibson

[Rico]

I toyed with whether to bring this up or not, but I just had to say something.  Unless you live under a rock you probably know about the multiple audio recordings that have come out between Gibson and his ex-girlfriend.  The language, anger, and general poor regard for another human being that he demonstrates in these recordings is frankly both shocking and sad.  I'm not sure how someone with his previous success can have so much anger, hate and insecurity inside them.  While I have enjoyed his many films, I don't think I'll ever be able to forgive or understand this.  I hope he gets some serious help - he needs it.

[Bryancd]

He's always been a bit of a nut job in the real world. He's mouth has gotten him in trouble before. He comes across as a bit of a bigot as well.

[Bromptonboy]

I think when he is on the sauce, his less flattering size comes out....to say the least.  He sounds like a more extreme Alec Baldwin - if you recall his recorded rants towards his ex-wife & daughter.

[jedijeff]

Mel Gibson sure has a lot of hate in him. Sometimes some people bring the worst out in others, and maybe his Girlfriend does to him, but I guess with that said, there is still all that anger and hate in him that must have been there all along. At least for me, it really colors all that he has done up to now.

[AtlantisAngel]

I heard some of the stuff that he said on Radio One the other morning and I was totally shocked. You just don't say those things to another person and why does it matter to him about what his ex-girlfriend wears or does? I used to have some form of respect for him but now that's gone!

Well done Mel for being a tool!

[Geekyfanboy]

Hollywood is forgiving.. but I think Mel has seen the end of his career go down in flames.

[QuadShot]

Its sad really. It's kind of like Batman, he's a great crime fighter and all, but there's a really HUGE nut job on the inside :) Behind all creative people like Mel Gibson, there's something that fuels that creativity.  Often, like with our friend Rick Moyer, it's something wonderful that gives them the "fuel" to create wonderful things...with people like Mel Gibson and Charlie Sheen, it's some sort of beast with an immense capacity for destruction!

[Jobydrone]

I've been on a Mel Gibson boycott since the original anti-semitic rant in 2006 (?) when he was arrested for drunk driving and spewed out all that ridiculous nonsense about Jews and it came out that he was raised as a Holocaust denier.  This latest disgusting behavior should be the last nail in his coffin.  Good riddance to bad rubbish.

The original Lethal Weapon was a great movie though the sequels were garbage.  I could do without pretty much everything else the man has done.  I liked Conspiracy Theory, but that was more due to Ron Howard than Mel I think.  Many actors could have made that role great with Ron Howard at the helm. 

[Ktrek]

I kind of feel sorry for Mel. I think he was a decent actor and a so-so director. His best films being The Patriot and Braveheart but neither of which I care to ever see again. I enjoyed his early career with the Mad Max films, Galipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously and the Lethal Weapon films. I'm not sure that any of his work will endure as "classics" but only time can tell that. I think Mel's only hope is sobriety. Alcohol plays a role in so many people's downfall. Look at Lindsey Lohan! I hope they both get some real help soon!

Kevin

[Bromptonboy]

He should move in with Roman Polanksi...

[Meds]

Well of course his films Braveheart and The Patriot are all anti English (and historicaly innacurate) so this is nothing new to me. I think when Ricky Gervais said this everyone laughed but with a nod of "yes you are a idiot" spin to 8.12 to see what Ricky said.

Ricky Gervais hosting the 2010 Golden Globes All of his good bits chained

[QuadShot]

Meds, so very true! I loved Braveheart, as an action movie, not an historically accurate portrayal. I'm a HUGE fan of William Wallace, being Scottish myself, done quite a bit of research on the whole thing.  OH well, Hollyweird.  Thing is, I have little expectations in actors as decent people anyway, so when they act like Mel, or Baldwin, I'm not shocked, let down, disappointed, or anything. I just go on with my life. Shame on them, for pissing away their position though. SHame on them for turning their backs on responsibility to those who do look up to them and idolize them. My 4 cents worth.

[Rico]

I agree with you Al.  I compare this with someone like Tom Hanks.  Tom's a guy that just seems like an honest, good person who always seems very grateful for his success.  Heck, I watched him on "Bosom Buddies" way back in the day.  So, I can't generate much sympathy for Mel.  He's had plenty of chances to change and shows again that he just can't.

[QuadShot]

I remember Bosom Buddies.  I loved that show! And yep, Tom Hanks is a nice guy, you don't ever hear any tabloid stuff about him. Is that because he IS a saint? Probably not. I'm sure he has issues as well, but he is not STUPID enough to allow them to get out of control.  What cracks me up are the stars that have Mel type issues, then get all bent out of shape because us "normal" folk talk about it. "Just leave me alone, why can't you treat me like any other person?" Well, because you're NOT LIKE any other person.  You chose to be in a profession that, if you're blessed, slaps you head first in the spotlight, and you DO have some responsibilities. If you can't handle it, then quit and go work for In and Out Burger. I have little to actually no compassion for "stars" who have Mel downs (pun intended) and spout off about no privacy. Bahh! Al

[Rico]

All true.  Think of all the celebs you never really ever hear about.  It can be done.  The trick is don't give the media anything to grab on to and run with.  Just do your job and be smart about it all.  I also really respect the celebs who use their fame for good.  You'll see some do public service announcements, take up certain causes and so forth.  I really admire and respect those people.