Video: Mel Gibson in Weird, Wacky 'Beaver' Trailer

By Moviefone Editors Posted Dec 4th 2010 10:50AM

'The Beaver,' in which Mel Gibson plays a depressed dad and toy executive who attempts to break out of his lethargy by communicating with the world via a beaver puppet, may seem like an odd comeback vehicle for the actor.

On the other hand, given the amount of buzz that the movie -- directed by and co-starring Jodie Foster -- has been generating, it could be exactly what Gibson needs to resurrect his career. The film is scheduled for a Spring 2011 release.

And now the first official trailer for 'The Beaver' has turned up online.

Gibson's character is depicted brooding his way through some kind of existential funk that seriously strains the emotional health of his family. Things only worsen when he happens upon a ratty plush toy in the garbage and gives it a voice. Soon his idiosyncracy becomes his only way of expressing himself to loved ones. Given how much we've all heard the Oscar-winning 'Braveheart' star expressing himself regarding family matters, it's a bizarre string of scene snippets, to say the least. Watch the full trailer here:

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Saturday 04 December

By Huh

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Well it's clear Mel has a beaver but what about Jodie?

By plpoo9

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Mel Gibson's biggest problem is trying to fit in with the liberal hypocrites of Hollywood. Once he gets out of California, he'll be fine.
I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age'lessmate.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..

By captzeppelin

The strange thing about this movie isn`t Mel Gibson...it`s watching Jodie Foster try and be "Straight"....and pretend to like men.

Sunday 05 December

By zig

Wow its sad that that is the only thing you have to say. Its called being an actress, it has nothing to do with her sexuality.

By Jeremy

To captzeppelin:

What a small minded, tiny world you live in. No wonder you're bitter, always looking up from the gutter, never happy with yourself or anyone else. Live on, oh clueless one.

By themeeker

I like Jodie well enough, but Mel can go f himself. Sorry Jodie, but I won't be seeing this one. You should stay away from Mel...he's kryptonite.

By Tommy

Yes, Mel has had it rough, but alot of celebs have made errors and have been forgiven, (i.e. Rob Lowe, Robert DowneyJr and even dog the bounty hunter)..so why cant Mel be given another chance, Hell He didnt kill anyone and Im not so sure that russian girl didnt "set him up". He fun to watch in movies and I for one will watch the "Beaver" because he is in it.

I'll never forgive him for the drunken anti-semetic, misogynistic rant he had at the Mailbu cop. That was unforgivable.

By TRACY

I AGREE 100% IM GONNA GO SEE IT JUST BECAUSE MEL IS IN IT... YEAH HES AN AZZ BUT SHE SET HIM UP AND AIRED THEIR DIRTY LAUNDRY FOR HER OWN GREED, AND WANTED FAME, OR ATTENTION..WITH THE MONEY. WEIRD THAT SHE TAPED THOSE CONVERSATIONS.

IM GONNA SEE IT AND I DONT EVER SIT AND WATCH MOVIES ANYMORE .. GO MEL!

By GUNNER36

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HE HASN'T KILLED ANYONE YET... DRIVES DRUNK AND FLIES INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE RAGE...HE IS A TIME BOMB. HE HATES JEMS COPS, THE MOTHER OF HIS CHILD. I BELIEVE HE HIT THE BABY. JUST LISTEN TO THE TAPES...A NUTCASE I PRAY I AM WRONG BUT HE IS OUT OF CONTROL

By ED

I like all movies made by Mel Gibson and i will watch this one too...

By Frank

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Kudos to Jodie Foster for giving him a chance. Shame on Gibson for thinking the world will forget bigotry, hate and abuse because he gets a role in a "wacky" touchy-feely movie. I hope no one goes to see it, maybe if he could find a way to model his own life after the slick he could have a chance, but looks like his "spots" are pretty permanent to me!

By OfAlaska

Thanks Jodie, lots of people will see this flick because of you, and remember what a great actor Mel can be while doing it!

the movie will tank and you will look like a sh!t eating jerk. Pop off idiot.

By Gary

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Mel Gibson's biggest problem is trying to fit in with the liberal hypocrites of Hollywood. Once he gets out of California, he'll be fine.

By Gabe

Am I the only one that thought this movie was going to be a remake of "Leave It To Beaver" before the release of this trailer? The whole concept of this movie is creepy to say the least. I think Gibson is a little too close to this role, yet it should be interesting to watch....kinda like a car accident.

By Jean

Looks like another really good movie with Mel Gibson & of course Jodie Foster. Judge actors for their work and not for their politics, personal life, sexual orientation, etc!

By tena

I like Mel and Jodie so I will watch the movie... what he's done doesn't affect the fact that he is a great actor and Director...

By Eager

I heard when Gibson saw the original script, the title page said "Jodie Foster's Beaver". He said he wouldn't touch that with his ten foot pole....

By terrynreeves

ir's ridiculous to even consider the issue of Jfoster playing a straight role or I think Gibson's flaws. Rock Hudson, romantic lead of many, many hollywood movies was gay. Many think Cary Grant was. who cares. actors act. Hello, the characters they play on screen are fictional.they are not that person. they can play rapists, killers, heroes, presidents, santa clause, whatever. Do we hate a man who plays a child molester in a movie? Personal lives (including gibson's) are irrelevant to the movie in the same fashion. I don't have to like the actor to like the acting and the fictional character.

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