New on DVD & Blu-Ray : THE BEAVER (2011)

Synopsis: Walter, once a successful and happy family man, has hit rock bottom. But, in his darkest hour, he finds a rather unusual savior: a beaver hand-puppet that takes over Walter's life in an attempt to change things for the better. Academy Award® winner Jodie Foster directs and co-stars with Academy Award® winner Mel Gibson in a film critics call bold, complex, and funny.

Genre: Drama

Worldwide Box-Office: $6M

In Theaters, May 6, 2011 : THE BEAVER

THE BEAVER - TV SPOT

"The Beaver" is Mel Gibson's big comeback as a serious actor, after last year's "Edge of Darkness" which failed to generate much buzz. Though this movies (directed by Jodie Foster) received mixed feelings in early reviews, critcs are universally praising Gibson's protrayal of a depressed man who chooses to talk through a hand-puppet, going as far as to say that his performance actually saves the film.

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THE BEAVER (2011) - TRAILER

Mel Gibson's big comeback ? Maybe. Awards worthy ? They'll certainly try to win some. Will it be a big hit ? I guess we'll just have to see. So far it feels just like any other independent movie out there, except it lugs around the Gibson scandal, which will probably hurt its chances for any real recognition. I will say this, though, it's nice to see Mel try out new things, and I trust Jodie Foster's instinct.