May 9th, 2011
11:49 AM ET
Mel Gibson's 'Beaver' disappoints at box officeMel Gibson has said that friends like Whoopi Goldberg and Jodie Foster have stood by him through tough times, but will moviegoers? Gibson’s film “The Beaver,” which co-starred and was directed by Foster, opened in limited release this weekend to poor box office returns. After a bow in 22 theaters, “Beaver” only pulled in $104,000, according to Entertainment Weekly. The movie, released a little less than a year after the controversy surrounding Gibson and his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva made headlines, tells the story of a deeply depressed toy company CEO (Gibson) who relies on a beaver puppet to help turn his life back around. As the Hollywood Reporter points out, “The Beaver” had plenty of pre-release publicity, what with Gibson’s personal struggles and Foster’s ardent support of him during press stops. (And who can forget a movie title like that?) Some critics also appreciated the film and Gibson’s performance, with Rolling Stone saying “[this] flawed but heartfelt movie has the power to sneak up and floor you,” and Roger Ebert saying the movie shows “another of Mel Gibson’s fine performances, a reminder that he is after all a superb actor.” And yet, while the movie’s studio Summit Entertainment was hoping for a per-screen average of $15,000 to $18,000, in actuality that average was $4,745, reports THR. Summit Entertainment president of domestic distribution Richie Fay tells the Los Angeles Times that while some may pinpoint Gibson’s public perception as the root of the problem, he believes it has more to do with the movie itself. “I don’t think this is as much a repudiation of Mel and his personal life as it is about a film with difficult subject matter,” Fay said. “As it turns out, I think the film is more of an art-house specialty kind of movie than a broader commercial film….even though it’s got a commercial actor in it like Mel Gibson.” “The Beaver” will expand to 30 theaters next weekend and was expected to go wide on May 20, but the L.A. Times reports that it will likely stay limited to an “art-house run.”
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They had to destroy that stuffed beaver after Mel had his filthy hand stuffed up it for all those months.
I finally saw Braveheart after people telling me for 15 years how incredible it was & now that I've seen it, I've gotta' say...ehhhh, it wasn't anything special. & Charlie Sheen's insanity is overrated as well. Give me Hunter S. Thompson any day, well, any day when he was still alive that is.
@ truth decay: if you're trying to be funny, then you are being successful. If not, then I can't take you seriously.
read them both!
http://www.everythingtoddhendricks.com/pages/on%20july%2012%20mel%20is%20a%20freak%20yo.html
http://www.everythingtoddhendricks.com/pages/3-12%20on%20violent%20Mel.htm
How you not love Beaver?
Who is Mel Gibson?
Jesus, people! The phrase is "couldn't care less," not "could care less." Please make Americans at least APPEAR intelligent by using proper English. I'm from South Carolina, for God's sake...and even *I* know the English language better than most of you. Arrrghhh!!
Saw it this weekend. People who said they didn't like it, probably didn't see it. It was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. A very heart felt film. Mel hating has become somewhat of a sport. A sport with no winners except for the people who actually go to see his films.
Was the movie even advertised??? Sometimes it has to do with how much the public is exposed to an upcoming film and I haven't heard a word about this movie. PROMOTE, PROMOTE, PROMOTE!!!!!!!!!
I'm suprised that these hollywood white people couldn't feel the public about Mel Gibson. I for one don't wan't to see anything he is in, much less feature films. I know now that Mel won't get another feature film or other wouldn't want to loose money for him or a project.
Hollywood white people? what an utterly uneducated remark.
Mel made his mark in early Aussie cult films like Mad Max. But just for kicks and a good dose of relativity, go back and try to seriously watch the original Lethal Weapon (which I loved at the time of release). I tried sitting through it recently and was overcome by cringing and twitching and finally had to turn it off. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover turn in some of the worst acting and dialogue I have ever witnessed in what is now considered to be a blockbuster film. Mel scored in Braveheart because of the sweeping historical drama, battle scenes, and scenery. He scored again with Passion of the Christ because every Catholic in the world went to see it. The man is completely overrated as an actor, no matter what his personal life consists of.
And, did anybody actually make it to the ending scene of Signs? I did on the the third try while laid up with a knee injury and nothing else on in the afternoon. Has there ever been a movie with more hype that had no idea what to do with a script that had no idea how to wrap up meaningless loose ends?
@monicme: And I suppose you were in his home witnessing all of this criminal behavior?
I myself am an abuse survivor so I have no sympathy for those who do such things but keep in mind, we're going off of heresay right about now.
Unless you tell me you saw it firsthand, back up.
and tmz owner told in na interview hold in nov 2009, that this story of antisemitic rant during a DUI arrst was an hoax!!
he told that it was all faulse! and nonetheless no other media published that interview but the newspaper that made it!!
Mel Gibsn is a victim of his success and of high power poeple like warner bros, who didnt like hwo mle gibos raise icon produciton and compeeted wiht them and who set moeny mattrs above anything else.
he is also the victim of the very poor journalistic we ahve today where reurter and Ap copypaste directly form TMZ and form radar online!! oh mine!
no research and no contril of the sources.
by chance the peole at alrge are not stupid and can se that.
it is scandalous that the reputation of such a good man as Mel Gibosn was damaged by a few vicious and envious people.
Dude, Sweetheart, you are either drunk or English is not your first language and you should be using a program for that.
Your trying wayyyy to hard. Gibson is over and a living joke. The sooner you face that the softer the blow when you finally realize it. He's over and most people are disgusted from him in addition to the fact that he has been irrelevant for years.
The Beaver is already sold out on resevations in most theaters in europe o its openign day in june.
so it says it all.
I dont understand how soem journalist can write a movie critic of a movie theydont have even seen!! wow!§
thats a new low!
nor how they can doom a movie as a flop before th emovie official release??!
i alos think it was a mistake for sumit entertianment to reelase it likeif it was a nytroglycerin bomb, little after little in that way!! it makes no sense at all!
it just ocnfuses poeple on the release date whch that movie didnt needed after so many delays and date changes alreadyh!!
get a fgrip!
summit didnt do its job properly to inform and marked that movie.
like they iddnt said it wwas about depression and how to dela wiht it as the perosn who suffer form it and the family and firends around that person and how kids react to a poparent that is sick and deal with it.
its alos about the shame of mentla disease and how poeopple react to it in general and how tabooised it is.
Mel Gibson is simply fantastic i this movie!
The presale form opening inlimited theaters shwo a very good sale.
Thor made 66 Millions doalrs in 4 days in USA all 5000 theaters but in those 66 Milion are inculded all europeans theaters in whihc thor has opened since april!!
So no, Thor didnt made that much for a blockbuster and comparativly, The Beaver did better!!
104.000 doalrs in 21 theaters in 3 days thats 5000 doalrs by theater by day, multiplicated by 5000 theaters form May 20, thats 25 million dolars by day, form thrusday to sunday, multiplicate by 4, thats 100 Million dolars by weekend for the USA alone, x4 fro 4 weeks, thats 400 Million Dollars in 4 weks for the US alone.. Multiplicate that by 2, for the european and international relase stating on june 1st, and oyu have about 800 Million dolars for the Beaver for this suimmer alone!!
Now if the movie is shown ofr more than 4 weeks, and it wil be in most theaters in Europe, and if it works wel in USA as well, and oyu have a movie that wil gross 1 billion dolalrs in 5 to 6 weeks!!
Since that movie costed only 21 milloon dolars to make, who were aready paid by foresale of the movie to foreign countries, it means that all money made is money in the pocket of Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson!!
It alos mean that The Beaver will be much more finacialy profitable that blockbuster like Spiderman did in 2002, as it made 400 M dolars worldwide but costed almsot as much to make... and than Avatar who grossed almost 2 Billion dolars worldwide but costed 3 Bilion dolars to make!!!...
LOL, Jesus! Mel playing a SEAL who storms the hideout of Osama ! LOL (he would play that part great, btw!)
Mel Gibson is a Biggot.
you too!
I love Mel Gibson and think he deserves a second chance.
I agree! He's a human being, no one is perfect and typically when you date crazy woman, you do less than normal things. He has made a lot of great films, but this particular film hasn't gotten enough promotion. I haven't seen one advertisement other than this negative article.
Mel was a Gentleman and wonderful person when he worked for me.
Mel is really cute.
Mel gibson was a wonderful worker when I was constructing Summer cottages in Long Island.
Mel is really cute and worked for me in the Hamptons.
I have always enjoyed Mel Gibson movies, and the rants that were recorded and edited for that scheming girlfriend were out of control and out of context. He was driven to madness, and it was caught on tape. Blame the demon alcohol, or call him trash if you must. I just don't equate what he said to his career and his abilities. Actors get paid to act, and he as been paid well and has been successful because he has that gift. I will give him the same audience I gave him before his infamous escapade, because I enjoy his work. I am not electing him Mayor, or asking him to speak at a Church group, I have no interest in either one. I like movies, and have enjoyed his in the past, including "The Edge of Darkness" which premiered after his driving tirade. For all you that have sworn off his movies forever ... thanks for saving me a seat in the theater by not showing up there yourself!
Great movie, great actor and great director. THe Foster GIbson combo need to do films more like this. Gibson has done for hollywood and humanity a lot more positive things than most actors.Go and see this movie you will not be disappointed.
Not only would I not see this because of Gibson, it's also just dumb concept for a film. I personally think the stupid premise had more to do with this being a bomb than Gibson.
Gibson has insulted jews, blacks and women. The only people left to see his movies are tea baggers.
Jerry Mathers needs 2 start collecting royalties from the Bieber & Jodie Foster. There's only 1 beaver in town, "The Beaver", as in "Leave it to Beaver" LOL!!
SPOILER: the beaver's name is Justin.
Gibson's drunken, racist rant doesn't mean much to me. I'm sure he feels as most prejudiced Americans do, and with a few drinks, he said what was on his mind. I don't approve, and I think it makes him a jerk, but it does not affect whether I'll watch his movies or not. In this case, the movie looked horrible, so I won't go see it. If the movie looked good, I'd see it, regardless of his hateful views.
I've never heard of this movie or seen a single preview for it on television. Couldn't have received THAT much publicity.
That's ok. We've all been disappointed in a beaver from time to time.
Not me.
He'll get no more of my money.
I agree.
I really don't think the low showing at the box-office has anything to do with Gibson at all but the movie itself. I have a feeling they will see much better ratings when it hits cable/DVD. It seems these days people who actually pay to go to the theater go for an escape, either to be scared, laugh, or watch non-stop action...it's an escape. People don't seem to be as into paying the high-prices at theaters to watch movies that deal with tough subject matter like this one.
I would probably pay to go see it myself if I had the time to do so...instead I'm forced to wait for it to hit rental where I can have it sent to me from Netflix or watch it on cable.
As for those of you who believes he's an abuser...wow, you take the word of ONE woman who is known for doing this to men (claiming they are abusers...Mel is NOT the first one she's done this to.) She's even turned on a dime and dropped her domestic abuse case against him. I don't take domestic abuse lightly but this is her go-to strategy with men, all you have to do is do your research on her.
@mel
I would've gone with Beavheart on that one.
Maybe its just a bad movie!! I mean a movie about a man who talks to a hand puppet that is a beaver!!! I don't think George Clooney or Matt Damon could have helped this one out!!
This one will soon be in video. It is TERRIBLE!!! Mel needs another heroic figure to play a la Braveheart & The Patriot. How about Mel playing a SEAL who storms the hideout of Osama?
Mel Gibson is dead.
unfortunately, just his career.....
You won't want to miss the sequel, BraveBeaver.
He and Jodie Foster think they are so intellectual and that we (the public) are all fools ! LOL
@Old School. Someone who beats up a woman, shouts out Antisemitic slurs is not just an average joe with money. He does not deserve any slack. I don't understand when people try to ignore such criminal behavior (physical abuse is criminal behavior) by saying "nobody is perfect". Being imperfect and being an abuser are way different, and the latter behavior should not be tolerated. Enough women have been killed as a result of domestic abuse. Gibson is an abuser. He can make any film he wants, I'm not going to support him, and nobody should.
who do oyu think that oyu are? above the district attorney+ the domestiv violence chartges were rejected meaning mel gibosn never absued her
and hse recenty even confessed that hs emade it all up!!
and she is trying to rekindle with mel gibson and get to phone him... it was all baout money!
mel gibsonw as beaten by her its proven!
Mle Gibson was charged for savign th elife of the baby by slapin goksana once to maek her stop to shake tgh baby like a rag doll and she shoudl be charged for child abuse for that!!
you should get infromed and ahve a lawyer translate for oyu court decisoon befroe oyu begin to post!
in CA and in CA alone, self defense is sentenced like misdemeanour battery when oyu defend a child or a baby and save its life
in other states you canot be charged wiht that, the perosn endangerign the baby is charged!
in this case oksana!
so get information first and give yor opinion after.
Mle Gibson did absolultly nothing wrong at all.
it is scandalos that he was even sentenced after wha the has been through
one day yo will understand why.
when mel gibson will be abe ot speak loud you will understand why.
Show me the evidence he beat up a woman. Even the judge and prosecutor agreed there was no evidence which is why he was able to use the West Plea to end Oksana's bid to drain him dry for her own monetary gain. Of course, you have the right to hate on whoever you like, but it would be nice if people could get facts straight.
I would go see this movie if Mel Gibson was not in it. I am not going to give any support to an abuser and anti-Semite.
@monicme – but you will support the child rapist Polanski. Interesting, and says a lot. I am willing to bet you have spent money on other bigots, abusers, criminals etc but find a way to turn your blind eye on their transgressions. Hollywood, music industry etc are full of them. Can't be selective as that makes you prejudice.
Cut him some slack. Ol boy's flaws were publicized. Be thankful those of us who are average joes don't get publicly scrutinized for our behaviors/beliefs.
You should be so lucky to get a close look at my behaviors and beliefs. You'd die of envy, and if you saw my beaver you'd have to be taken away in an ambulance.
Give me a break – some of you people criticizing a movie they haven't even seen? And grow up. Mel is a person with flaws like all of us. Do you really look to celebrities as role models? I look to them for entertainment and that's it. If I examined the life of every movie star and singer before enjoying their performances I'd have nothing to watch or listen to.
And shouldn't the headline be "Jodie's beaver disappoints"? Lol
Correct...everyone has flaws. However, I choose to not support people with the flaws like he has. Your choice if you want to.
I do my best to not support raging racists, bigots, wife beaters, and anti-Semites...all of which this guy is. He will never get a penny of my money. We all get a vote, that is with our wallet, and I am exercising my right. Shame too...he made some great movies 15 years ago.
He's the same person he always was, it's just back then his flaws weren't isolated and shown to the world. People like to focus on the negative and that's all people do. Look at all the drunk driving, drug using, wife cheating, tax avoiding, over eating, j-walking leading men out there. Perhaps you can complain if you are perfect. But if you aren't then quit being so hung up on a man who made mistakes and it trying to improve himself.
Haha, thats funny. This guy thinks being an anti-Semitic, bigoted, wife beating Holocaust denier is a "mistake." Classic. To each their own, you get a vote too.
and you too would support Polanski. Amazing you did not have child rapist on your list. Also, the wife withdrew the wife-beating allegation and his fist wife of 25 years claims he was not abusive. He is/was a drunk who said stupid things and they were indeed wrong. I am sure you never used the terms 'shagitz", 'goy' or 'schvartze'. Please, I hear this all the time from people and then they call other's anti-semitic. Don't be such a hypocrite.
Wow Floyd...melt down much? Amazing that you could know so much about me based on how I feel about Mel Gibson...even go so far as saying I would support a child molester just b/c he wasn't on my list of reasons for not wanting to support Mr. Gibson. Well done....I think?
It seems as though Mel Gibson is #winning...or at least #beaver-ing
I will see this when it comes to my town (if). I think South Park said it best with "Mel Gibson may be insane but the SOB knows story structure." Unlike so many other directors out there....I mean you Micheal Bay...Pearl Harbor and The Rock were terrible films.
Gibson has every right to be a bigot and I have every right not to contribute my hard-earned money to his bank account. I'll never watch another Gibson movie. That's my decision and I'm sticking to it.
Say what you want about Mel Gibson but the S.O.B. knows story structure. LOL
Mel's forte is the action flick. He doesn't come out well in the touchy-feely chick flicks. hat said, NOTHING COULD SAVE THIS POS! Poorly written and loust story line – been done at least 100 times before.
Most of the time movies with beavers do better on the home market.
It really is a pretty good movie. Much better than the ones made by the samuel goldbergs and adam sandlerstiens of the world.
I disagree this is about as bad as the worst of Adam Sandler (and you've got a lot to pick from there). AWFUL!! Just rent Braveheart or the Patriot if you really need your shot of Mel. This is more like Mel plays Wally Cox (look it up)
Vickie
I'm disappointed that I havent seen it. I just happened to go to Summit's web page and saw the trailer, which I enjoyed by the way. I live in Dallas Texas, not a hick farm town so if this film received the normal advertising/release of its preview I dont know how I missed it and then the movie considering I'm a movie freak. I could care less that people are upset with Mel's personal issues, none of my business to begin with, the fact remains the man is a hell of an actor, always has been and I think one of the few that could take a film like this and do its character justice.
Ok I also need to change the subject – some of you more popular actors that are doing these weird flicks that are bombing possibly because you think you are above performing in films that are popular right now, marvel (by the way who is going to do "Wonder Woman") scripts dealing with magic, dragons, vampires, get the HE## over it, its whats popular and wanted right now! You are the only ones losing out by not doing them.
May 9,
Mel Gibson is an idiot with some really stupid religious beliefs but I skipped this movie because of the stupid premise.
Your beliefs (or non-beliefs) are just as stupid as Gibson's. We are all destined for the same sticky end, therefore, nothing really matters.
Everyone I know that has seen this movie said that Mel Gibson deserves an Oscar nomination – he's THAT good. Hollywood hates him because he is conservative, Catholic, and has admitted he was wrong and done something about it. Not like Charlie Sheen, who's ranting and raving is much more obnoxious and foul than anything Gibson ever said. But Sheen is a good liberal, so he'll be given a get-out-of-jail-free-card by the liberal Hollywood elite. Gibson is an excellent actor, director and is a human being with faults and problems just like every other person in this crazy world. At least he's trying to straighten up and fly right. Once it comes to my town, I'll be there to see it.
To be fair I think that a film starring ANY actor and with this story line – guy communicates via a hand puppet with a mockney accent – would have an uphill battle to become a critical and box-office success. The fact that MG is perceived to have gone off the deep end real life in various ways and this is apparently "come-back vehicle" for him doesn't exactly help the general public embrace it! Personally this definitely does NOT appeal, on subject or on the star.
You are so right about Charlie Sheen!!! And, he's made out to be some sort of phenomenal hero to worship and follow, has a huge following for his live shows, etc. So, tell me.......how is what MG has said worse that things that have come out of Charlie's mouth...or his actions? Definite hypocricy at play here. You are also right on target with everything you said in your post........in my opinion. And, I thank you for that!!!!!
@ JustMe: Wow! I'm surprised that so few people have brought politics into this discussion, so congratulations. You call him a catholic and a conservative, I call him a drunk driver, racist and a wife beater. I agree that he is a talented actor and has been in some great films, but honestly, considering he keeps making the same mistakes over and over, I don't think he's trying to turn over a new leaf. If the reason he isn't getting good roles now was because he is conservative and catholic, he would never have been a great movie star in the 80s and 90s, now would he? As for Charlie Sheen, I don't think getting fired from one of the most popular television shows there is right now is a get-out-of-jail free card. I respect your right to your opinions. Personally I wouldn't want to see any more Gibson films or any more Charlie Sheen TV shows simply because they are both jerks. Politics have nothing to do with it for me. Oh, and if you must know, I am one of those elitist liberals.
"Hollywood hates him because he is conservative, Catholic, and has admitted he was wrong" Do you really believe that or is a hand puppet typing it for you?
I like Mel Gibson movies in general, but I don't like heartfelt dramas. I liked "Signs", and the ones he directed: "Passion of the Christ", and "Apocalypto"– and let's not forget "Braveheart" all a lot.
So, my passing on this movie has nothing to do with him but more the material. I like Jodie Foster, too.
yeah we do ! he is a hunka hunka burnin love !
You are finished in the movie industry Mel. Too bad you had to drag Jodie Foster who is a talented actress and director down with you on this film. You had a good run old man. You have fabulous wealth. Now that you made a fool of yourself with you're rants, retire and go do something productive with your life like volunteering with some charitible organazation. No one wants to see your dried up old man face anymore.
You do realize that this was Jodie Foster's movie? That Ms. Foster approached Mel Gibson to be a part and to star in it? Mel Gibson is a fabulous actor and an accomplished director and I will never tire of seeing him on screen. And frankly, I could care less about his personal beliefs; this is America and we have the right to free speach, thought and will. And by Hollywood's standards MG's issues are tame. Next time check your facts before you open your mouth and let all that junk out.
One of these days you will also be old and used up, and maybe nobody will want to see your dried up old face anymore, either. Have and show a little respect for those older than you. And, there is little doubt that you've opened your mouth and spewed froth that you later regretted (even though you probably meant it). Know the old adage about "People that live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?" Jodie Foster chose Mel Gibson for this film, and has put her reputation and career on the line to do so and be his friend. Friends like that are rare and priceless. Both are extremely talented actors and deserve our consideration for their craft, regardless of their personal lives or personalities. You don't want to look at MG's face in a film, FINE, but don't denegrade his acting talent because of your own personal beliefs and feelings. Most reviews of the film are great. Give credit due where credit is due. Spouting your own hatred really makes you no better than MG.
BTW Kittyhawk, cudos to you and your comment. Thank you!!!
Thats what she said!
Mel Gibson's Beaver...who knew!
I herd that Ralph is a weiner toucher.
I'm sure the movie and his acting are good but the movie looks soo stoopid. I think most people will wait for the DVD.
This would make more money if it were called, "Jodie Foster's 'Beaver'l
The right to be a bigot is protected by the First Amendment. The right to be a bigot on someone else's dime is not protected by anything.
It wasn't shown in Las Vegas. The day it does I will go see it no matter your review. Hi Mel!
I would never see another Gibson movie again BECAUSE he is a bigot!!!!.......I don't care if it is poised to be an 10x oscar winner!!!
....most comments dont matter, like mine
but by all means support the child rapist Polanski.
Floyd: You are an idiot. Polanski has nothing to do with this. It's pretty odd of you to assume that someone who doesn't like Mel Gibson supports Polanski. Get a grip on reality, and go take your meds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2geFnLKBsCU
I won't see this, but not because of Mel Gibson. I just don't think this movie sounds interesting. I like Mel...I've done things I'm not proud of. Mel Gibson is a great actor, but he should pick another genre to get back into his A-game.
Geex, Mel has really fallen off!! this movie looks so stupid! Maybe he should just disappear and enjoy the millions of dollars he already has!
How could this movie "disappoint?" It must be really bad then. Anyone who watched a preview had nothing but low-hopes....
I saw the trailer and then (stupid me) I saw the movie. This flick will go down as one of the ten worst in 2011. This movie proves that unless Mel is charging over a hill waiving a sword, he can be really terrible.
That's more of a review of box office take, rather than a movie. How bout more info about the movie?
It's just plain AWFUL!! SILLY & STUPID...more suited to a made for TV movie.
I saw it over the weekend. It is one of the funniest and most imaginative movies I have ever seen. My wife and kids LOVED it !
I saw it, too - funny and imaginative for the kids? Er, not sure about that. One of the more darker, serious films out there, but very well done, nonetheless.
Yeah, right... Nice try Mel shills. The movie is a bomb and Mel is a joke.
I'm disappointed that I havent seen it. I just happened to go to Summit's web page and saw the trailer, which I enjoyed by the way. I live in Dallas Texas, not a hick farm town so if this film received the normal advertising/release of its preview I dont know how I missed it and then the movie considering I'm a movie freak. I could care less that people are upset with Mel's personal issues, none of my business to begin with, the fact remains the man is a hell of an actor, always has been and I think one of the few that could take a film like this and do its character justice.
Ok I also need to change the subject – some of you more popular actors that are doing these weird flicks that are bombing possibly because you think you are above performing in films that are popular right now, marvel (by the way who is going to do "Wonder Woman") scripts dealing with magic, dragons, vampires, get the HE## over it, its whats popular and wanted right now! You are the only ones losing out by not doing them.
Oh, lord – what idiot named this movie? Every stupid critic who thinks he/she is clever is now going to be trying to use the line "I think I was a little hard on The Beaver last night". 🙁
It looks soooooooo goofy! Then again, I loved Lars and the Real Girl.
Oh how the mighty have fallen.... from MAJOR motion pictures, to Art Films.... 40-50 million dollar weekends, to $100,000 weekends. HA! That's what happens when you are racist, J@w hating, woman abusing D-Bag.
Ignore Shane – he is being paid by Oksana's team to discredit Gibson and any project he is involved with. The movie got good reviews – see it or not based on your interest in the movie – not because of Oksana's paid shills.
You are Mel Gibson, aren't you?
A Mel sycophant no doubt. This movie STINKS...REALLY STINKS!!! Its timing doesn't help coming right after the taste of Mel, the bigot and woman abuser is still fresh in the public's mind.