A successful businessman and loving father finds a unique means of coping with his debilitating mental illness in this drama from director Jodie Foster. When Walter Black (Mel Gibson) finds himself stuck in a downward spiral, the chance discovery of a beat-up beaver hand puppet offers him a unique opportunity to pull himself back from the brink. By using The Beaver to speak with others, Walter develops the abilities to express the suppressed feelings that were slowly eating him away from the inside. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Read More
Starring: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, (more)Director(s): Jodie FosterTheatrical MPAA Rating: PG13Format(s): DVD | Blu-ray | Digital SD
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A successful businessman and loving father finds a unique means of coping with his debilitating mental illness in this drama from director Jodie Foster. When Walter Black (Mel Gibson) finds himself stuck in a downward spiral, the chance discovery of a beat-up beaver hand puppet offers him a unique opportunity to pull himself back from the brink. By using The Beaver to speak with others, Walter develops the abilities to express the suppressed feelings that were slowly eating him away from the inside. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Theatrical Feature Running Time: 91 minsDirector(s):Jodie FosterWriter(s):Kyle KillenProducer(s):Keith Redmon, Ann Ruark, Steve GolinTheatrical MPAA Rating: PG13(Drug Content, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Profanity)Categories:Drama, ComedyLooking for special editions of The Beaver?See All VersionsSubtitles:Check All VersionsClosed Captioning:Check All Versions Monthly Subscription NEW! 7 - Day Rental Rent movies and games by mail without a monthly subscription and pay only for the movies and games you want. Blockbuster By Mail Subscribers can use it to get even more rentals each month. You'll have 7 days to watch, then return in the prepaid mailer.
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96 out of 107 people found this review helpful
Even though this movie has Mel Gibson in it, and while most would not agree with his tirades and rants- he is, in fact, a brilliant actor. Other actors have rants (see Sean Penn), and if the curtains were pulled back on all arguments we've ever had with our spouses, I'm sure some might look at you differently as well. That being said- this movie was unique and touching- if not apropus. The directing was done as well as it could be, based on the premise of this movie. The best aspect of the film is the fantastic acting by Gibson and also strong performances by the children. This won't win any best acting awards due to politics, but it is definitely deserving of them.Was this review helpful? Yes | No
44 out of 52 people found this review helpful
Mel Gibson has always been a good actor, but he is brilliant in this role. Directed beautifully by Jodie Foster, The Beaver is an entertaining, emotionally invoking original masterpiece. If political correctness and public humiliation weren't the weapons of choice of America's elite circa 2011, this man's private life would have been kept where it should have always been - private - and the film would of had nationwide exposure and success.Was this review helpful? Yes | No
34 out of 47 people found this review helpful
It's Mel Gibson, enough said. A brilliant movie with a brilliant actor in it. A+ all around!Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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