WTF Happened to MEL GIBSON?

WTF Happened To This Celebrity? - The JoBlo series that examines the careers of stars and filmmakers who may have fallen out of the spotlight, and tells where they are now!
For over two decades Mel Gibson was the king of Hollywood, from his launch to stardom in the MAD MAX movies and the LETHAL WEAPON franchise, to his acclaimed and successful shift behind the camera with BRAVEHEART and THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. But his battles with booze and inner demons eventually got the best of him, and his shining star was all but extinguished after publicized drunken tirades in 2006 and 2010. Although he has since returned as both actor and director, he retains only a fraction of his former A-list power. Gas up the V8 and find out “WTF Happened to MEL GIBSON!”
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[@johnnybensonitis7853]

Pretty cool how Robert Downey Jr. stuck by Mel when, years later after Mel insured him out of his own pocket, RDJ was given an award of some sort and chose to have Mel be the one who presented it to him in front of everyone. And he then spent the entirety of his acceptance speech asking that Mel be forgiven. This moment was mentioned at the end of the vid but I thought I'd go into a bit more detail because it's just such a goddamn heartwarming moment to see actors actually stand up for each other for a change.

[@speedracer1945]

RDJ stuck by his Avengers costars telling cheap Marvel to give them a salary increase or bye . Marvel did .

[@dacsus]

Not all actors are like that, but those two - they are sure great people.

[@robzilla730]

It's always great when friends/fam have your back.

[@speedracer1945]

@@robzilla730 No not all people are like that but faith and respect is what forms alliance and friendship.

[@zeroforkgiven]

Mel Gibson in the MCU? Everyone else is... :)

[@Locadel2003]

His villain in Expendables 3 was actually the best part of that movie, he was really menacing, him and Van damme were great villains in that trilogy

[@itachi-kun7736]

@Nolan's Innocent Seagal was suppose to be the main villain in E3, but he turn it down, and also Willis is replaced with Ford for being too greedy

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Royal dano was tribute to a bad man 1956 with James Cagney

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

@@itachi-kun7736 And thank god for that...

[@johnnycotton3217]

100%

[@BishopWalters12]

That was a bad movie but Gibson was awesome and by far the best thing about it.

[@samplerstitcher]

He is by far my favorite actor, he can make me cry and laugh at the same time. Great presence and great talent. His work ethic is outstanding. Even at his lowest point I never lost faith that he could redeem himself. I play his movies over and over...they never get old. May he keep acting and directing....

[@cocochanel2706]

I have collection of his moves and keep watching them . He is the best

[@laurarules3642]

@@cocochanel2706 Payback is great and so is the unofficial sequel How I spent my summer vacation or get the gringo

[@shawnbbunbbbybbb3942]

@@laurarules3642 I loved get the gringo very underrated and not well know movie

[@summera3926]

@samplesticher - I'm lost. What was he suppose to redeem himself for?

[@samplerstitcher]

@@summera3926 his DWI, anti-semitism and the 'sugar tits' remark....also allegations of domestic abuse...

[@randyhavard6084]

He might not be the best person, but he's far from the worst. Hollywood really needs good talent like him so we can have something good to watch besides most of crap they call entertainment these days.

[@laurarules3642]

Thing is he said all that stuff while out of his mind on drugs and alcohol . I know lots of wonderful human beings who say nasty and stupid things when they're under the influence. The difference is they're not famous and nobody cares. Everyone has a dark side and controversial ideas and thoughts . The only people who think they're perfect are the woke/radical feminist brigade and those are some of the most racist, sexist, misandrist and hateful people you'll ever encounter

[@kdr129]

He called out communist pedos long before Project Veritas did, and that's why Hollywierd, the communist pedophiles, black listed him and canceled him for it. But he's not the "best person". Just saying, not an attack on you.

[@scottsimon8543]

He's a good actor, but far from the best. They are a lot of great actors who could've done just as good if not better in the roles that he played. If the world had never heard of Mel Gibson, there would still be plenty of great cinema. You don't have to be an axe murderer to be excomunnicated from Hollywood.

[@-pROvAK]

Nah he's literally as bad as it gets.

[@randyhavard6084]

@@-pROvAK read a history book

[@MrDannyNoTranny]

He is a legend, as actor but even more as director. He is the complete package.

[@rubenaerts7284]

Growing up in the 80's - 90's, there were a few actors that were in God mode, Mel was one of the best of them.

[@79thump8]

Well said.

[@Locadel2003]

Also in the early 2000s

[@rubenaerts7284]

@@Locadel2003 yeah, I hindsight it's weird to think they ended his prime years because of some drunk remarks and a phone call with his eastern Europe girlfriend.

[@BishopWalters12]

I agree, I think Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise are the only actors that hit it big in the 80's that have been really consistent and still putting out great stuff.

[@comfortablydumbb]

Right bro 👍

[@Dead_or_Wild]

Honestly the man himself is as epic and iconic as any of his characters. And one day no doubt, someone will play him in a movie. Just hope that person will do him justice!

[@moiseman]

Depends on qui fund and distribute the movie

[@libertyprime7911]

Oh God, I hope not.

[@LRTrack]

Mel Gibson is a real real person, warts, scars, sugartits and all. He is human, unlike most freaks in Hollywood and he gets back up ready to bring on the pain to provide us with moving, thought-provoking and funny-as-hell entertainment. Keep it coming, Mel. We love ya! ❤️

[@arthurcorassini]

Mel Gibson is one of those actors i can watch over and over, The Patriot, Mad Max, Ransom, Braveheart, Maverick...he has such a presence, such a charisma, even his bad movies are watchable because of him, one of my favourite actors of all time. And yes i am gonna mention Lethal Weapon, god i love this movies, watched more than 40 times and still always entertained, i love it more every time...

[@DNOstalgia]

@Oodles of Noodles Hahahahaha I agree, I was like hold on hold where is Lethal wea... Oh there it is! 😁

[@DensilGrant]

Who cares.

[@DNOstalgia]

@@DensilGrant I do

[@SergioGarcia-sw4rs]

Absolutely. Talking about Mel without mentioning Lethal Weapon or Mad Max is impossible. And that makes us 2 Arthur. I've seen Lethal Weapon 1 and 2 at least 100 times. Mel is one of the best actors and directors out there. Period. To me his best movie will always be Braveheart.

[@malikjohnson7950]

Dont forget the legendary Mel Gibson phone calls between him and Oksana. They're pure dark comedy gold.

[@Mattwest1985]

Mel Gibson is a genius wether he’s in front of a camera or behind one! The guy truly has brought us many masterpieces.

[@antonboludo8886]

He lost half of his $$$ to someone who did not deserve it, though.

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

@@antonboludo8886 Did that happen with his crazy cunt of an ex-wife?

[@Leprutz]

He is a fucking lunatic legend. I love him for that.

[@cocochanel2706]

100%

[@julianwaugh8221]

Mel Gibson has a pathological hatred of the British. His films are the same formula of British bashing. His portrayal of historical events are great cinema but biased to his own pompous bigotry. In the movie the Patriot where the evil British are trying to recruit Mel's slaves with the promise of freedom they proclaim they are already free and just want to stay on Mel's plantation. Awww aint that sweet .

[@kazabushy]

I fell in love with him when he was on the Sullivans (our tv series regarding a family living through the First WW.) Then he was in Gallipoli and Tim and Mad Max. He was cinema gold in Australia way back then. Such a good looking man and brilliant actor.

[@rachaelb.]

Mad Max and Lethal Weapon movies were what I remember the most about Mel. He never failed to provide the best of his acting skills. I thoroughly enjoyed many of these sequels during a time when my mom was still alive and she had HBO. (She died in 1989 from cancer at age 42) BTW, the host in this video is really funny!! I enjoyed watching this very much! Thank you for bringing all of these fantastic memories back!

[@terriperry6820]

So very true ❤ Sorry about your mom 😪

[@Loveyou-bb9bg]

Braveheart gave me goosebumbs!

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Mi mum just died, gang.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

People forget how Gibson was 1 of the biggest stars in the world from the mid to late 80s up to the early to mid 2000s

[@cliffarthur6549]

@Dennis McConnell most people don’t give a fuck about you’re crack induced conspiracy theories

[@cliffarthur6549]

@Dennis McConnell whatever you say, crackhead. I recommend you to get some help and go to rehab. But you won’t. Instead you try to pass your drug induced ideals on the internet because that’s all you have in you’re life as a crackhead .

[@cliffarthur6549]

@Dennis McConnell thanks for proving me right, asshat. I’ll leave you to you’re crack inducing theories . Bet u also think the election was stolen too.

[@JokersVsZombies]

@Dennis McConnell to be fair, you probably are smoking that shit

[@YoungPadawan85]

@Dennis McConnell i enjoy film as an art of media but like yourself i have no appetite for their adreenohkrome harvesting behavior and their various forms of SRA satanic ritual abuse against children, at this point if any one is trying to act like they don't know about or don't need to care about SRA has never heard of "frazzle drip"

[@uverpro3598]

Mel Gibson is a legend. He is one of the few in Hollywood whose work has (without exaggeration) changed my life.

[@raven4k998]

you lucky man

[@WhiskeyAngel]

What a great video! Thank you JoBlo. Mel truly is in a league of his own. Actor, Director, Producer almost everything Mel touches turns to gold whether critics seem to like it or not. Seeing his movies growing up I only yearn for more. Long live Mel Gibson!

[@timoconnor8520]

Wo, Whiskey Angel, eh? I'm a Seagram's vO man, muhself ... 🤩

[@-pROvAK]

Nah, he sucks bollocks. Nothing but a racist wifebeater, fuck him and everyone who likes him

[@UntiedStatesOfAmericaChannel]

I am sitting here on edge... I keep waiting for my favorite Meal Gibson film, Tequila Sunrise. It was with Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell. What the heck is up with not covering this golden oldie.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

This got me wondering... Are we not allowed to say stupid things, anymore? Do we always have to say the right thing and parrot current opinion? We're people not robots.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Drunkenly too. Jews r cool too Mel just remember!

[@stellviahohenheim]

J's have been thrown out of every country in history hmm i wonder why?

[@markussitzmann]

Please inform yourself about the difference between stupid and offensive.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@markussitzmann Offense is taken, not given. As for stupid, I'd say stupid is two guys arguing on KZbin. Mel's comments were very unpleasant, and I'm saying we've all made stupid comments that someone will find offensive. Assuming it's not a constant barrage of hate, let's move on.

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

@@FatNorthernBigot to imply someone cannot be purposefully offensive is silly

[@Cyba_IT]

I very rarely watch longer YT videos but I've always been a fan of Mel so clicked on this and 53.5 minutes disappeared. Great pacing, humour, info and your summation of the movies was bang on. Also a nice, un-biased tribute to the man himself. Nice work mate.

[@jamesduncan6729]

You just can't manage the attention span?

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Interesting and puzzling how a well crafted, comfortably narrated YTube piece on Mel, which has at this point almost 2k comments, received under 20 likes and only 1 comment acknowledging it's value. Fickle masses?

[@TheSilentWalkerz]

Like him or not, he sure makes great films.

[@ericscaillet2232]

Nice content Joblo!,you carry out and execute your review pleasantly and educationally,well done.

[@ScubaDiverPicker]

Jesus…..Dude has SOOOOOOOO many great films. One of the best actors of my lifetime and a great director aswell.

[@platypusbuk]

Go Mel. Yer a Gem brotha. Everyone has shit moments in life. Everyone makes mistakes. He took his lumps, he made amends, he moved forward. As should we.

[@palmerlp]

What amends did he make?

[@BlastMega]

@@palmerlp 3 Apologies, Flew over to each Jewish Leader to ask for their forgiveness. Admitted to hitting his wife and giving her money.

[@eviehammond9509]

Amen!!

[@everythingisalllies2141]

@@BlastMega Yes, those are the mistakes, he should never have apologized to the Jews, because he is right about them.

[@smas3256]

Arles. Mel is correct. They are Zionist. They hate Christians. The worship of idles is punished by guillotine. Jesus is considered an Idle. They've been in Jerusalem before Jesus was born and Jesus confronted them Z. and said your father is the devil. They hated Jesus so much they had false witnesses at his trial.

[@thejackrabbithole-5311]

Very well done documentary! Have always enjoyed Mel Gibson’s work, both in front of, and behind the camera and look forward to his work in the future. Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Mel Gibson is an exceptionally talented human, but nonetheless human. One may choose to cut him some slack, or not. I will not judge this man by some of his worst days and continue to count Mel as a national treasure. Also, looking forward to more JoBlo videos 👍🏼

[@RafaelBeltran-fs4px]

And this time if you not are republican party you are Evil even if its opposite claro Mel gibson we don't know politic prefernece but they try to associate with using assumptions

[@LRTrack]

JoBlo, this has been one of your best presentations and is like a feature length movie in itself. Well done!

[@LoganRaspa]

My wife was the art director for Bandit, a movie starring Mel Gibson. They finished filming last month. She was excited to work with Mr. Gibson and he did not disappoint the crew. Bandit is based off the real life "Flying Bandit" in Canada.

[@chrisS19019]

Dude!! I just caught this comment at the perfect time to say congrats. Movie comes out in like 2 weeks.

[@LoganRaspa]

@@chrisS19019 yeah it does!

[@chrisS19019]

@@LoganRaspa very awesome. Look forward to checking it out.

[@ConservativeVoicesUniversity]

The infamous (staged and deliberately publicized) DUI arrest came because he made The Passion of Christ, and those running entertainment industry wanted to make an example out of him because of that. It was their Payback but they couldn't completely kill his career as they planned. The guy was and still is a legend, in front or behind the camera. Mel Gibson is an exceptionally talented human, but nonetheless human. One may choose to cut him some slack, or not. I will not judge this man by some of his worst days and continue to count Mel as a national treasure. Also, looking forward to more JoBlo videos

[@ARBLACKx]

I want him to direct more movies. Hacksaw Ridge was incredible.

[@v-trigger6137]

I believe he will direct the sequel to Passion of the Christ next year. and then will probably do that Wild Bunch remake

[@danielmashanic5738]

Yes it totally was

[@Jose-se9pu]

He has to direct a Mad Max movie...eventually, when George Miller isnt around anymore.

[@v-trigger6137]

There was a Viking movie he had planned to make with Leonardo DiCaprio. sadly, that project got shelved, I mean imagine his ultra violence direction in a viking setting. that project would be like a match made in heaven for him

[@JonathanAlmgren]

​@@v-trigger6137 I'm not too disappointed in that one not happening because there is another excellent viking movie from Robert Eggers coming out early next year called The Northman. What I really really want to see is the Wild bunch remake and another epic like Apocalypto, anything set in ancient times is cool because there are not really many ancient epics like that any more. And lastly I did read somewhere that Mel is considering directing Lethal Weapon 5 and I think that would be a fitting way to end the series even though the original director died, I'd still love to see this happen and I think if ever it were to happen Mel is the only one that could and should do it.

[@madelinealicea2044]

I love Mel Gibson's work. A great actor and director. Hacksaw Ridge, based on true events, is one of may favorites. Lethal Weapon, Forever Young, Payback, Edge of Darkness, etc, etc.

[@franktuminski8460]

It shows his greatness

[@VMac-eg7fb]

This is a real piece of work, EXCELLENT work, thank You!

[@rgerber]

Even if he only made Apocalypto, he is a legend. Thats one of the best directed movies ever made. A lot of big name directors can only dream of achieving something a tenth of that

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

That's actually my favourite film, do you have some recommendations?

[@213chewy]

That’s a really good movie

[@girlinterrupted243]

He also produced " The Passion of the Christ"

[@cainan8109]

BraveHeart

[@joeygarza9550]

I agree. Of all the movies he's ever made, this is the one that has tapped into my primordial reptilian subconscious in ways I did not think possible.

[@Locadel2003]

Hacksaw ridge and apocalypto were two phenomenal movies directed by him, but also The Patriot & We were soldiers were two fun war movies not directed by him

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Royal dano was in moby dick 1956 with orson Welles Gregory peck Richard basehart Leo genn day of the evil gun 1968 with Arthur Kennedy Glenn Ford Dean jagger Paul fix Harry Dean Stanton parley Baer

[@Constantine_IA]

Passion of the Christ and Braveheart are phenomenal too

[@mightisright]

@@Constantine_IA Passion of the Christ was amazing in the theater. On video it doesn't have the same impact.

[@danskyl7279]

Get the Gringo was also very underrated. There's also a scene in the movie about "moaning tents" (See if y'all know what I'm referring too) that was pretty hilarious to me xD.

[@danskyl7279]

@@mightisright I remember my aunts legitimately crying when Jesus were violently whip.

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

What a great compilation!!! I watched all the way to the end. What an amazing talent! I can forgive him for his mistakes and transgressions! As an alcoholic myself, I have “gone off”, and done and said things I would never do or say with a straight mind. Alcohol has a terrible way of twisting your thinking in ways that seem absurd with a straight mind! One of the first recognitions of “Cancel Culture” in my lifetime, but they just couldn’t make him go away! I don’t condone the things he said, but refuse to reject him for that! Just show me anyone who has not said or done something bad at one time in their life! Especially in Hollywood!!

[@master2uall88]

The movie Maverick was fucking spectacular and such an enjoyable movie to watch look like everybody was having a ton of fun filming it and making it and that translates right into the viewing experience so you have just as much fun watching it as they did making is making it a true classic

[@LesSharp]

I met Mel once. I was backpacking up the Thai/Burmese border (as you do) and got into a small town around nightfall, dirty and tired. Looking for a bed for the night, we found out a film crew had taken over the town. No rooms. I was able to negotiate a spot to crash in a barn and went to look for food. We (my travel companion and I) found a small local place, completely empty. It was pretty trashed and the owner and her help were cleaning up. They got us some simple food, and we had a beer. There was another place down the street that was crowded, packed even. They been in this bar a while earlier and it was a mess. After a while some people moved up from there, and three white dudes walked up to the table and Mel asked if they could join us. The two with him were dicks. Loud, and full of it. Mel was very polite and interested in what we were doing there. We had a few beers and the rest of the crowd came up, all falling down drunk, so we left. Turned out they were filming Air America. I found him very down to earth and ordinary.

[@sicco5]

My sister met him in Fiji. Similar circumstances. Mel is great with fans

[@Andy-yo3hd]

I have to ask, how tall is he in your estimation?

[@rachaelb.]

Jeez, sounds like Mel was more in control of himself than the rest of his crew that night! How pathetic his crew was! And the fact that they rented out a whole village is disgusting. I bet Mel would have provided all of the town folk with food and drink while staying there. I don't understand the obnoxious, arrogant, holier than thou attitude for just making MOVIES.

[@wakeuppeople7327]

air america was great i would of stayed

[@sampsong7041]

Are you black?

[@MrBdiddypop]

I was a summer camp counselor in '95. "Braveheart" had come out. I distinctly remember kids yelling, "Freedom!" before they dramatically stabbed into their chicken at dinners. Yep. That's what kids got out of "Braveheart". Probably not a kid's movie.

[@brownehawk7744]

When Brave Heart came out everyone wasn't acting like a bunch of douches yet, so it was common for kids to watch a movie like this with their parents. Plus most average households only had a few tvs.

[@jpmnky]

I had long hair as a teenager and from 1995-98 I was called William Wallace by the kids in my Boy Scout troop.

[@justinkirschenman2232]

I was 6-8 when I first watched this movie, it was instantly my favorite movie. I don’t think there was anything that made it inappropriate for a kid, nor was it to complex of a plot for a young child to understand.

[@floydmills8963]

You forgot about his very brief appearance in the movie "Paparazzi" with Cole Houser as the lead. Great video, keep em coming 👍

[@SmileM-ro3wh]

Wow, love it! Packed with information, good work! Yes, sub👍

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

The Patriot and The Passion of the Christ are TWO movies that AMERICANS need to watch right now! America has fallen. People need to prepare and remember why this country was founded. Warts & all, people still flock to The UNITED STATES of AMERICA. Mel truly has blessed us with amazing talent and inspiration, as well as giving us Braveheart.

[@jimtroeltsch5998]

The Patriot fucking sucked.

[@jimtroeltsch5998]

Also, I hate to break it to you, but America was founded by a bunch of wealthy, elite fucks. The people that kicked the monarchy out were the wealthiest people in the country, most of them owning a whole lot of slaves.

[@dreamawake2670]

@@jimtroeltsch5998 Revolutions and freedom fights are usually founded by some elite. And who care if they owned slaves. Only sjw liberal leftist and their pets want to condem and hate the west that gave them everything.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

@@jimtroeltsch5998: Sad for you. First of all, you missed the point of The Patriot. Everyone loses something during war. Yet those in the American revolution KEPT fighting. Each for their own reasons. 90% of the “elites” as you call them lost EVERYTHING. But they fought anyway. As to the slavery issue that all you libs/anti American “elites” like to scream about, the founders wanted to abolish is from the beginning! Hence:All Men are created equal part. The Spaniards brought slaves here before any white Europeans, ie; people you hate, ever settled Jamestown. The Brits, a colonial empire already enjoyed said practice. By the time actual first generation Americans actually born on this continent, unfortunately they continued the practice. Before a militia/army could be mustered, the founders knew that they had to have ALL 13 “Colonies” ( see what I did there?… Probably not) agree that it was time to create a “More Perfect Union”. But you couldn’t get all of them on board and agree to fight for independence they had to accept slavery. Regardless, America now depends on the few who will die to preserve it. Those of us who already swore an oath the the Constitution, and millions who truly believe in this country. Sadly, most of the uneducated will panic if they forget their mask over a virus that 99.07% survive if they even become infected, and will follow along. I just gave you an incredible history lesson, now go to the library and learn something. Godspeed.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Royal dano was in Welcome to hard times 1967 with Henry Fonda Keenan Wynn Lon Chaney jr Aldo ray Warren Oates and the last challenge 1967 with Glenn Ford

[@grantterlecky1248]

If he made a Conquistador sequel to Apocalypto. MASTERPIECE

[@mattberg6816]

That would make for a great movie

[@svei5289]

no

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Mel Gibson has too much ambition and balls to be in Hollywood.

[@drosenstroem]

Hell yes

[@richierich2229]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 ?? He’s literally like every other superstar the only difference is he was or still is a anti Semitic man who was raised by a anti Semitic father

[@14Aymara]

Excellent video! Thank you. 💕💕💕

[@fedoff2190]

This video has made me respect you so much. By taking the high road in this video you show such maturity. Because you are completely right, the man has made mistakes and has demons but we all do. And thanks for not making a bunch of anti religious remarks about the passion.

[@richardpatton2502]

The Bounty had an absolutely amazing casting. Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day Lewis, Liam Neeson…

[@simonkevnorris]

Lawrence Oliver, Edward Fox as well.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Royal dano was Cahill us Marshal 1973 with John Wayne Neville brand George Kennedy

[@Locadel2003]

But at time nobody knew Daniel Day Lewis & Liam neeson

[@1pcfred]

It is hard to go wrong with a cast like that.

[@Bozzemoggel]

Gibson is such a great actor, yet also a great director... i don´t care if he has issues or is batshit crazy - his work is all that matters to me. He´s a legend !

[@scottsimon8543]

So you don't care if he's a vile racist as long as he entertains you??

[@Bozzemoggel]

@@scottsimon8543 I feel sorry for you when you can not separate art from artist. You´ll miss out on a lot of great stuff. Same with Kevin Spacey for example... he is obviously a scumbag, but why would i despise his acting ? What does his real life persona have to do with a role he plays ? I can love the fictional characters played by them, don´t have to even like them as real people...

[@jessiem276]

​@@scottsimon8543 NO, I DON'T care! I'm sick of seeing people called racists. The ones who are calling someone a racist are racists themselves, so run along!

[@bruce3242]

​@@scottsimon8543For me personally I can enjoy the works of art from people while also being able to mention that they may be horrible people.... For example.... I loved payback, get the gringo, and I think Mel can be a interesting person.... He is also a sexist, racist, homophobic, and antiemetic individual from what I have seen.... People like to dance around and I think they should just admit it.... Maybe he will change, but for now I like what he does, and as a person he is awful.

[@franpie2264]

I enjoyed this story on Mel Gibson very much. I love the man and what he is doing today in 2023. God Bless Mel Gibson and please keep him safe 😊💖😊

[@xScooterAZx]

I will always love Mel Gibson. No matter that he had problems not that long ago. We all have had our bad moments. It's just that Mel's were aired out to the public by his ex and the media.

[@diogogomes3238]

Braveheart will forever be one of the best movies ever made

[@Bereadyalways123]

I agree, Ray in the UK

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

BH was historically inaccurate.

[@68rastas]

@@vickyabramowitz2885 that's why its called a movie not a documentary

[@craigetherington705]

This man as a wonderful example of greatness and madness being two sides of the same coin.

[@Luci-rv1hl]

This video made me compelled to subscribe. God bless you.

[@carolelerman9686]

Excellent presentation !

[@Wolfman1491]

Mel Gibson = GOAT I was raised on Mel, I don't remember a time when I hadn't seen Lethal Weapon or Mad Max. Movies like Braveheart, Payback, The Patriot, and Signs are some of my all time favorites, and even his most recent stuff like Dragged Across Concrete, Blood Father and Fatman had me thinking about what a shame we haven't been Blessed to watch this man work for the last 15 years, all the great roles that went to lesser actors. The fact of the matter is some guys are movie stars, they have a presence on screen that makes them a joy to watch, and Mel has that in spades.

[@theprepubescentgrandpa7999]

Damn right

[@Navygrl58]

I I really don’t think that there is one movie that I didn’t like that Mel Gibson either played in or directed, the man is a genius you have to give him that! I can honestly say the movie the Passion of the Christ changed my entire life and I thank Mel Gibson for taking on such a huge project and doing it so faithfully to the Bible. That was definitely a movie directed not only by Mel Gibson but by the hand of God.

[@Tahitison]

Great content 🙌🙌 Thank you

[@whoopiecushiondisco2755]

I've been a Mel Gibson fan since I was a kid after discovering Mad Max 2. I even had our local video store collect every Mel Gibson movie for me back in the days of VHS, lol. Over the years my die hard fan-ness has waned but I've watched almost all his movies and I have never heard of The Million Dollar Hotel or The Singing Detective so thank you for sharing those facts on this vid! 😁👍🏻

[@KH0LRA]

Growing up in a Catholic setting, this man was hammered into my memories from watching him in The Passion again and again for years! Channels and my parents would put it on every single holy week for people to see.

[@qruqid]

I'll be honest with you, I love his movies. I do. I'm a Mel Gibson fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than the movie "Road Warrior". I celebrate the guy's entire catalog.

[@1pcfred]

Road Warrior is great but I love the rawness of Mad Max. With Road Warrior I know I'm watching a movie. Mad Max kind of makes me feel like I am living it. There's something about how it was made.

[@CyranoForever101]

Is Mel Gibson your real name? Are you related to that actor guy?

[@qruqid]

@@1pcfred I love Mad Max also .... I stood in line the first night Road Warrior came out in theaters . because I enjoyed the first film so much . but you have to respect the story told when Mel Gibson only has sixteen lines of dialogue in the entire film.

[@1pcfred]

@@qruqid Mad Max 2 or the Road Warrior is good too. But it doesn't have quite the impact the original does. Beyond Thunderdome is how Hollywood ruins things. I've seen worse movies than it though. Thunderdome has its moments. I have the Aussie cut of Mad Max on VHS. It isn't like the US release. Well it is. But the US release was dubbed.

[@TheInfinityzeN]

Hacksaw Ridge is one of my favorite movies of all time. Maybe it is because I am an Army combat vet, but it hits me in the feels so hard any time I watch it that it takes a few hours after to fully recover.

[@heatherdale5571]

Our English class got to see Hamlet in the theater when it came out. It was amazing. I paid to see it in the theater several more times after that. It's one of my top favorite Shakespeare performances and films. He and the entire cast were amazing.

[@bryedtan]

Like John Houston, Ron Howard, and Clint Eastwood he is actually one of the best actors going to directing I have seen The man actually knows how to visually present a story and his dedication to even depicting the brutality of violence. Yet can capture tender moments when I first saw Man Without a Face I cried in that film still one of my favorite films.

[@christopherwolf2157]

Don't care what anyone else has to say about Mel. Mel this goes out to you. You are one of the few actors and directors I greatly admire. I grew up with your inspirational roles helping me to be more authentic and genuine in my life by how I look at life. I will always have your back. Sincerely, This cheeky fellow.

[@ToniHunterOne]

Taylor: I have a new addiction, myself. JoBlo Originals. I just found you during the very wee hours this morning, completely by accident. I got caught up with your biography, of all people: Stephen Seagal. I have never liked this man or his so-called acting/action movies. He's a mean spirited ego driven misogynistic bully. Okay, so there's that. LOL Followed by your report on JCVD, which I thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm for the man with the Muscles from Brussels. And just finished with Mel's "This is Your Life!" report. Excellent research, humor, warmth and pathos in your story telling. I didn't realize that I had watched all of his filmography until Ransom and Payback. At that time I was going through cancer treatment, so there were a lot of films and other things I missed during that time. At least I didn't miss my toilet. Ha! That's an inside joke. Anyway, thank you so much for your exuberance and even handed telling of these individuals "life" stories. It's clear you enjoy putting these things together for our entertainment and edification. Cheers! ! !

[@tobyallred4413]

First of all. EXCELLENT VIDEO young man! Thank you for a job well done. With regards to the subject matter: When you think of actors with the best range of character abilities like, John Lithgow, James Woods, Michael Keaton or Tom Hanks and the star power of a Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery, Newman, Redford, Nicholson, Brando, DiCaprio etc... Mel Gibson is most definitely "in, On and among" that list considering his overall accomplishments and success in the industry as long and consistently as Mel has. His 13 MAJOR movie awards can not go unmentioned. As for any or even "All" of his lows and detractors... Well, The man is only human. Many fans can relate. Everyone has moments in their lives where a lapse of reason occurs. "'We are all actors, you and I, in a play which nobody wrote and which nobody will see." Mel has definitely been obscure and prominently in the public eye. or as William Shakespeare put it “All the world's a stage, And we are all merely players in it" or something to that effect.

[@mctapoutos7426]

I love him as an actor and director , him being stop by cops and saying some rubbish it's nothing compared to Meryl and crew knowing what their friend Harvey was doing and actually helping him to get his pray , and also probably some of the victims did that with no remorse as they want a shot at the Hollywood, fame and fortune. Him doing what he did it's nothing compared to all that shit half of those perverting stupid people should be locked .

[@havu2236]

He talked about that in one of his interview back in 1998.

[@kevingoeminne5922]

Absolutely man so right! And btw the jew thing is not a lie, still true!

[@clopper3753]

He is more a brilliant director than he ever was as an actor. But what really sealed his deal also that most forget are those private Oksana recordings back in 2010... He like abused and hit that woman and their child and went totally nuts. I bet hes still fukking nuts

[@kevingoeminne5922]

@@clopper3753 What man doesn't use a whoxe like that for abuse? We man all been there at 1 point in our live!

[@terriperry6820]

​@@kevingoeminne5922Exactly, they tried to ruin him for telling the truth 🙄 still telling the truth today.i ❤ Mel 🙂

[@Locadel2003]

His recent movie Boss Level, was a really fun action movie, one of the most fun time travel movies I have seen, and he was great as a villain

[@SirTyJensen]

Boss Level was great, I watched it last Sunday.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Royal dano was in Trooper Hook 1957 with Joel Mccrea

[@krnc17]

He was barely in it to be fair!

[@BishopWalters12]

I agree, It was pretty good.

[@fafski1199]

I wouldn't say it was exactly brilliant, but it was defiantly a worthwhile watch and fairly decent for an sci-fi action movie. For those who haven't seen it, It's basically like Groundhog Day or Edge of Tomorrow, with the protagonist, having to slowly develop into a John Wick like character, through "trial and error", in order to save himself, his ex-wife, his son that he barely knew and eventually the entire world.

[@The-Weekend-Warrior]

Amazing documentary about a filmmaking genius. Thanks for this wonderful recap.

[@J_Bwn]

Braveheart will forever be one of my favorite movies of all time ❤️

[@xXLordoftheRingsXx22]

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior is one of the greatest films of all-time, no question.

[@Snyper1405]

And Mad Max the "original"

[@Ehrle6969]

Not even top 10 kid, but good movie

[@archer1949]

I really like the gritty, indie movies he’s been doing lately. If he keeps doing stuff like Blood Father or Dragged Across Concrete, I wouldn’t mind at all.

[@motherplayer]

Agreed. I like that he has an edge in both those movies, but also feels very genuine as someone who cares for his family in them both.

[@hazeleyes1951]

I can watch Mel Gibsons movies over and over again he’s a great actor!!!!!!

[@annsalter4366]

Thanks.. I really enjoyed this..

[@matheusticiani9540]

I for one saw "The Professor And The Madman" in the theater (in an early afternoon viewing), completely ignorant of the controversy, and had a great time. The entire cast is wonderful, and Mel and Sean Penn have great chemistry.

[@jackleemate]

Didn’t both of them famously lobby for this film not to be released? I agree though - I enjoyed it.

[@1archengdes111]

I would like to add, that I admire how Mel and Penn both went all the way into their characters, and in my opinion gave one of the best performances of their lifetime, what a delight to see them sum-up so many years of excellence in acting in such an intense and intricate portrayal of their respective characters, complimented by a perfect chemistry between them two. A sincere, humble, genious and cleverly nuanced performance from both for characters very different from their usual ones. Not sure what the lawsuits controversies were about on that movie, but I for one didnt even want for the movie to end because it was so good.

[@cdc194]

Dragged Across Concrete had an intense and unexpected ending. A highly recommended movie. It's a shame it was never marketed properly and most have never even heard of it.

[@happy_jack_art]

I love this movie

[@JK_Clark]

Not heard of it until now, but will watch tonight.

[@jasonclaros7073]

It was a good movie but it was gross and left a bad taste in my mouth I wouldn't watch it again but it was objectively good I just didn't like it.

[@emeukal7683]

I was surprised as fcking duck by that film too!

[@brandypurple3127]

Many have done worst . Mel is amazing 🙌🏻

[@schiz5674]

What is the (unrelated) music track in the background when showing the Mad Max 3 cage fight?? I'm having a little trouble sourcing it.

[@jackburtonstwin]

It is difficult to separate fact from fiction in the lives on these Hollywood A-listers, but one thing that stands out to me, and speaks to the character of Mel Gibson, is the support he received from fellow acts and co-stars like Robert Downey Jr, Jodie Foster and Vince Vaughan. These guys had a lot to lose by hitching their wagon to Mel Gibson, but they did in an unwavering and full-supportive way. So the guy mustn't be all that bad, even if alcoholism rendered him an arsehole from time to time. It's also been rumored that some powerful people in Hollywood were not happy at Gibson seeing fit to both circumvent their studio control and create hugely successful, independent films which threatened their hegemony to the very core.

[@choosecarefully408]

When Charlie Sheen got roasted about the similar thing _he_ said, an extremely odd thing happened: an audience full of actors got _REALLY excited_ about having anti-Semitic sentiment being expressed out loud. I mean *_really_* excited. It's very nice of all those non-Jews to have Mel's back. All while not saying what was right or wrong about what he said or how he said it, or in any context whatever. It's one thing to talk about one's boss(es) in any forum. To do it & then make about their ethnicity is *something else entirely.* I've had bosses I hated & never _once_ did *I make it* about that. I'd love to hear what any one of these people would do differently or that they can't under present Jewish leadership instead of bitching about Jews existing.

[@JK_Clark]

Matthew Broderick kills 2 people in a car accident when he's on the wrong side of the road, continues to star in mediocre movies and later is featured in a multi-million-dollar Honda commercial that aired during the Super Bowl. Mel Gibson hasn't killed or injured anyone, but he sure does come out with BS sometimes. He's a highly functioning alcoholic and artist, maybe people take what he says too seriously sometimes but also he can be a bit of a dick. That he pissed off some high-ups in Hollywood goes without saying, and his ostracisation is totally to do with power and the fact he keeps on coming back just shows how talented he is.

[@styper28]

I have been saying this since the beginning! Everything that happened was so sus!

[@nathanprentice7230]

109

[@thereseemstobeenanerror1219]

@@choosecarefully408 Ok?

[@nabed4t]

You forgot to mention the cameo of Danny Glover in Maverick and the Lethal Weapon score being played while they were in screen!

[@kurtisdavis9526]

Gibson has brought us so many masterpieces

[@thecosmicscream918]

I never paid attention to his personnel life, but grew up watching his roles and he is definately a top favorite actor of mine. The Patriot, Signs, We Were Soldiers (I think is title), Into the Darkness (or Edge of Darkness),etc...And then his part with Apocalypto, which is still an amazing piece of work...

[@MikeKraze]

I've been watching your videos for a long time, I have to say, this is one of your best ones yet. This is something that I could see played on "E! True Hollywood Story", but even better. Great job, great video length, this video is perfect.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Agreed !

[@martinkent2289]

Rumour has it he may take over directing duties from the late Richard Donner for Lethal Weapon 5. I hope he does.

[@rahuls.s253]

No I think his next project is the sequel of passion of the Christ

[@martinkent2289]

@@rahuls.s253 I never said LW5 was his next project.

[@federalcorvettelover3874]

What a FANTASTIC video. Well done, Well Done Sir. I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed this Mel Gibson movie life story. Essential watching.

[@TheJonboix]

This is, by far, one of your best. Mel is one of my top favorites. I didn't realize how many of his movies I have missed. Need to do a search for Mel Movies now.

[@Locadel2003]

"Bird on a Wire" is a really underrated fun action flick

[@TheHorrorShow1000]

Thunderdome is under rated af. Do one of these about Ray Liotta.

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

Hmm, No Escape was also underrated af.

[@allaboutmusicmovies9606]

this is what a fuck happend, not why the fuck didnt he made it 🙂 But yeah, I like him too. He was a very good actor, better that most, but he never became a star

[@dogmatika7]

Ray Liotta is hidden OP

[@Locadel2003]

His roles in "Blow" & "Marriage Story" were actually great and robbed for a supporting actor nomination

[@silviavoss6411]

I loved all 3 Mad Max films, of course Braveheart was phenomenal, Bird on a wire was a hit in my book, I enjoyed the Lethal Weapon movies and he was key to that chemistry, I loved Forever Young , and Man without a face he is an amazing actor and I've never been disappointed !

[@ralphhardie7492]

Thanks for that

[@ManuTheGreat79]

Wait, there's a dark director's cut of Payback? I got to see this.

[@marcelomoura5644]

I prefer the theatrical cut of Payback, much better in my opinion.

[@ManuTheGreat79]

@@marcelomoura5644 I tend to agree

[@marcellogenovese199]

This is one of those times the theatrical cut is actually much better.

[@poopsyko]

Yes and I have to say the theatrical version is better,less dark and less depressing at the end sorry for the somewhat spoiler

[@jessefriesen9121]

Yeah this is one of the very few movies where the studio cut is actually better than the director's cut. The exception that proves the rule I guess.

[@Sixstringman]

Mel Gibson spoke about the tribe that runs hollywood, and the tribe that runs hollywood didnt like being called out by name.

[@eddafossa5922]

I love Hacksaw Ridge, have seen it many times! Greetings from Lima Peru!

[@Turco949]

The infamous (staged and deliberately publicized) DUI arrest came because he made The Passion of Christ, and those running entertainment industry wanted to make an example out of him because of that. It was their Payback but they couldn't completely kill his career as they planned. The guy was and still is a legend, in front or behind the camera.

[@cocochanel2706]

Agree . He is the best

[@samael9445]

Very true 👍

[@johnlarsson6973]

Any proof its staged?

[@chrisblake2629]

Could you dog whistle any louder?

[@Turco949]

@@johnlarsson6973 This is a silly question. If there was such evidence, it would have been used my his attorney, wouldn't it? There were some rumors and based on what happened prior to this arrest and post arrest, it is not hard to put 2 and 2 together but to each his own. Also, I am definitely not condoning or defending What he did that day or his drinking habit/DUI.

[@Russell_Nash]

I walked in to hear stories i already heard and walked away with a list of movies im excited to check out, thanks!

[@1pcfred]

Yeah Mel has been in a lot of movies I have never heard of.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Good point ! Me too ! I Plan on catching up.l

[@SjaakadeliC]

Mel Gibson is a national treasure, an international treasure even.

[@conniecarroll747]

​@@fenris6051 Exactly, drunks say a lot of things that they never remember. I had a boyfriend who got really drunk one night at a party turned to me smiling and said," I really hate you," then proceeded to laugh. I was devastated. The next day he couldn't recall a thing. We broke up 5 months later after I found out he was cheating on me but he still wanted to stay together. He didn't hate me, he was just a coward in not letting me know what was going on.

[@ANONYMOUS-xd3eu]

Mel is a great actor so many amazing films

[@xEvilNeverDiesx]

Mel will always be one of my favourite actors. We have all been drunk and in a bad place and done thing we regret and shouldn't of, and as a fellow man who likes to get drunk and had a fair few bar fights himself, I just warm to him even more.

[@Psittac20]

An hour well spent, LOVE the channel. Looking forward to the "we remember" segment coming up

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Well put praise

[@SAOTOSOEP9]

29:42 Deadpool beat JESUS..whaha. Dude you caught me off guard. The whole house was laughing..🤣🤣

[@Over60sowhat]

This was GREAT! Well done!

[@ACColorado]

I remember watching the Road Warrior at a drive-in when I was a kid. It was awesome. Hollywood has hated him since Passion and it's us that keep him going. Money talks and his movies sell.

[@robinpickett592]

Crazy, but extremely talented. They often go hand in hand.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Insightful observation And so true Human nature complexity

[@Bamboule05]

Crazy? No! His catholic upbringing turned him into a hater of women and semites. Granted, Hollywood is in the hands of the zionists, they manipulate very well with many of those so called block busters, but Gibson hasn't changed his attitude, he just learnt to shut up ( the hard way)

[@charlesfarley28]

Bravo, JoBlo team. This may be the most fascinating installment to date.

[@GabrielSC174]

I agree

[@TheKopakah]

This series or this video? Cuz it's exactly like all the other wtf happened to... videos :p

[@GabrielSC174]

@@TheKopakah This one was the best.

[@evo96ful]

@@GabrielSC174 ⁹⁹ò0

[@dr.sommercamp3435]

"Cruzifiction?!" - "No, freedom!" - "What? Oh, okay, then..." - "No, no, it's cruzifiction, I screwed a little bit with you!" 😂

[@scottwilson6467]

" YOU SHOULD JUST SMILE AND BLOW MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!! " Thats the line i hear in my head when i see Mel Gibsons name lmao ! 🤣🤣🤣