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Will You Watch a Mel Gibson Movie?

http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/01/29/alg_edge.jpgMel Gibson hasn't starred in a major movie since 2002's Signs, stayed behind the scenes for his next two directorial efforts (Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto). Plus, his image took quite the beating over the last few years (the DUI and the anti-Semitic remarks, the divorce, etc.), and with the gradual decline of movie stars in general (remember back when they were known simply as Tom, Julia, Mel, and Arnold?) there's serious doubt he can open a movie like he used to.

But surprisingly, the reviews for his new film Edge of Darkness are in, and they are 52% fresh on Rottentomatoes.com. Some quotes:

"Gibson looks every bit his age, but he can still bring the fierce determination as well as anyone in the business." -- Richard Roeper

"Gibson, who has always been an undervalued actor, does a sturdy job as a grieving dad." -- Time

"An intense Mel Gibson performance anchors this brutally effective crime thriller." --Hollywood Reporter

That said, are you still interested in watching a Mel Gibson movie? Or have his personal troubles eclipsed his movie-star persona for good? --Ellen

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For me, his smarmy personal escapades have far outweighed his talent. I will never see any of his movies again.

I am big fan of male Gibson he is one of my favorite actor I am enjoy lot while watch his movie he is fabulous actor You put very nice picture of them It is really a very nice for me I am very glad to seen this one It is really a very nice

Mel is amazing,and his personal life has absolutely nothing to do with his talent.

I don't go to moives. I think the people that make movies and act in them are all pompous asses !

will you whiney, self-righteous folks get off Gibson's back ? Enough already...go back to your lattes and STF up

I am big fan of male Gibson he is one of my favorite actor I am enjoy lot while watch his movie he is fabulous actor You put very nice picture of them It is really a very nice for me I am very glad to seen this one It is really a very nice

"Gibson, who has always been an undervalued actor, does a sturdy job as a grieving dad." -- Time

I am enjoy lot while watch his movie he is fabulous actor You put very nice picture of them

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