Mel Gibson is an iconic figure in cinema. He is not only a great actor, but also a talented director, on whose account there are several films that have received high praise from critics.
A list of all the best films with Mel Gibson - we suggest recalling the most vivid and successful roles of a wonderful actor.
10. Reckoning
The best films featuring Mel Gibson include crime drama "Pay". The main character of the picture Porter was betrayed by his wife and accomplice. Instead of his share after the robbery, he received a bullet in the back. Having come to his senses after a difficult operation, he begins to search for his offenders in order to take revenge and collect the money owed to him.
9. Maverick
Continues the list of all the best films with Mel Gibson comedy western "Maverick".
Brat Maverick is a professional card player who believes that he is in control of opening the right card at the right time. He is going to win half a million dollars in a poker tournament. The player must contribute 25 thousand to become a member, and Brat is not enough to the desired amount of just some three thousand. During a trip to the venue, he encounters many obstacles and gets acquainted with several players traveling, like him, to the tournament. Having obtained the missing amount at the last moment, he becomes a participant in the poker championship and enters the final with his fellow travelers.
8. Lethal weapons
In 1987, Mel Gibson starred in the action movie. "Deadly weapon"who is now on the list of best films with his participation. The picture turned out so successful that it laid the foundation for the Mortal Weapons series of fighters.
After the death of his wife, policeman Martin Riggs became even more reckless than before. Nobody wants to work with him, because he has obvious suicidal tendencies and literally crawls under the bullets. Roger Merth, a middle-aged detective who dreams of retiring and leaving dangerous service, learns on his birthday that Riggs has been appointed his new partner. The investigation into the murder of the girl, in which Vietnam war veterans are involved, makes the partners forget their mutual hostility.
7. Air America
Not the last place in the list of best films with the participation of Mel Gibson is a comedy action movie Air America. Billy Covington takes a pilot at Air America. Gene Raiek, his partner, warns the newcomer that this work may be contrary to his principles, since the airline is managed by the CIA and is engaged in the supply of weapons and drugs.
6. Signs
Almost all films with Mel Gibson are action films, historical dramas and comedies. In 2002, he starred in the main role in a fantastic thriller. "Signs". The plot of the picture is based on the version that crop circles representing complex geometric shapes are a manifestation of the activity of aliens. Former priest Greg Hess, raising two children alone, one day discovers unusual circles of mowed corn in his corn field. The oddities do not end there - Greg and the children notice that someone is wandering around the house. Soon, huge circles appear in the fields around the world.
5. The Expendables 3
In 2014, the action movie was included in the list of all the best paintings with Mel Gibson. The Expendables 3. This time, the actor acted as the main antagonist and played the role of Conrad Stonebanks, one of the founders of The Expendables.
4. Patriot
Military historical drama "Patriot" - One of the best films featuring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. When the British colonies in North America began the struggle for independence, the celebrated veteran and father of seven children, planter Benjamin Martin, considered it right for himself to stay away from the war. The death at the hands of the British son makes him reconsider his attitude to what is happening in the country. He becomes the head of a squad of desperate rebels.
3. What women want
On the list of Mel Gibson movies, comedy "What do women desire" occupies a special place. Nick Marshall grew up in sorority, and this left an imprint on his character. He turned into a charming womanizer, who enjoyed great success with the opposite sex. By the middle of his life, Nick had an unsuccessful marriage, a teenage daughter and a job at an advertising agency. When a large sports company begins a tender to promote its women's clothing collection, the agency hires project manager Darcy McGuire. Marshall, who has long been awaiting promotion, is hurt by the decision of his superiors and decides to prove that he is no worse than the new manager. An accident happens to him during Darcy’s homework. A side effect of what happened is Nick's unique gift - now he can hear female thoughts. At first, this ability almost brings the main character to despair, but he soon realizes what brilliant prospects open before him.
2. Mad Max
One of the best films in the list of paintings with Mel Gibson and his very first famous movie work is an Australian action movie "Mad Max". This low-budget picture, the installation of which her director finished in his kitchen, was a huge success and laid the foundation for the series of Mad Max films.
According to the plot of the action movie, the case is in one of the possible variants of the future Earth. The depletion of resources led to the emergence of a totalitarian regime and the tension of the social situation. To combat the armed road gangs, the authorities create a special police unit equipped with powerful cars. One of the officers of the Force Patrol, Max Rokatansky, destroys the biker of the Night Rider, a member of a criminal group. The gang decides to take revenge on the officers of the Force Patrol and begins to hunt them.
1. Braveheart
Mel Gibson has a lot of great paintings and beautifully played roles. Historical drama "Brave Heart" - not an exception. The painting was nominated for 10 Oscar nominations and received 5 treasured figurines. For the actor, “Braveheart” is of particular importance and can be considered one of the best films among his works as a director.
1280, Scotland. The father and brother of ten-year-old William Wallace die in a battle against the British troops occupying the country. The boy is taken up by his uncle. After 20 years, William returns to his native places and dreams of a quiet life with his girlfriend. When his lover is killed by the sheriff, Wallace engages in battle with the English soldiers. The villagers support him and proclaim him their leader. The rebellion erupted, and soon other Scottish clans joined the Wallace squad.