Summit has just debuted the trailer and poster for Jodie Foster’s The Beaver starring Mel Gibson as a man on a journey to re-discover his family and re-start his life. Plagued by his own demons, Walter Black (Gibson) was once a successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can’t seem to get himself back on track…until a beaver hand puppet enters his life. Foster co-stars alongside Gibson along with Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence and Cherry Jones.
I couldn’t help but watch this one out of blind curiosity and I can now see why there was a small amount of buzz to get this thing released this year. I don’t think it would have necessarily brought in any kind of award season kudos, but it looks like a damned good movie and considering everything that’s happened with Gibson as of late it simply looks like a story that lends itself well to his current situation.
I think it’s in society’s nature, for the most part, to be forgiving… at least to the extent of understanding, compassion and a wanting for people to be better even if it’s against our better judgment. Personally I don’t respect Gibson all that much anymore after everything he’s said and done, but the combination of the tragic demise of his public persona combined with what looks like a heartfelt performance really could stir up some emotions.
Have a look at the trailer and poster directly below and let me know what you think about what is obviously a rather unique story.
