Mel Gibson has been gracing the screen since 1976, with a television series called "The Sullivans".
While I have never seen the show, there was obviously something that Hollywood saw in the actor because it helped to start off his career, especially when he gained the role of Mad Max.
Mel Gibson has over 40 movies he has acted in, directed or produced.
My first experience with Mel Gibson was in the Lethal Weapon Series, which is why I have always been a fan.
His ability to act a little crazy, offer humor, and provide a good character instantly caught my attention.
He has proved his talent through many of his movies including Braveheart, The Patriot, and What Women Want.
My most favorite Mel Gibson movies are Lethal Weapon, Maverick, Braveheart, and Bird on a Wire.
The Lethal Weapon series continued to use Mel Gibson's humor, ability to act, and provided a bit of "crazy" behavior that makes these action films perfect.
Whether you like all four of the movies or just one, it is a great way to spend the weekend watching Mel Gibson act beside Danny Glover.
The first two were the best with humor, but there were also points of seriousness in the films that helped the storylines really matter.
These four movies have something for everyone.
Maverick was yet another comedy Mel Gibson movie that he pulled off.
Not only did the movie reviews give it good ratings, but it had a star studded cast.
Pulling this one off the shelf every once in a while gives you a taste of comedic Old West and a lesson on poker you won't soon forget.
Throw a little romance in and it's perfect.
Bird on a Wire is another oldie but a goodie from the Mel Gibson movies category.
This film brought Mel Gibson opposite Goldie Hawn, known for her comedy as well.
The plot gave you Rick Jarvis, who was in witness protection until his old flame saw him.
Then suddenly Rick is on the run, towing along Goldie Hawn's character.
Car chases, bullets, comedy, and an eventual visit to the zoo rack up a good hour and a half of entertainment.
One of his best works is by far Braveheart.
Even if some of the information is not historically accurate the film pulled off something that nothing else has been able to do.
About the same time as Braveheart, Rob Roy came out, which was very dry and too long.
The point is that Braveheart managed to keep the action, a bit of romance, comedy, and definitely sorrow.
It brought out the gamut of feelings a 3 hour movie tends to lose.
It was also Mel Gibson's transition to behind the camera, making him shine as a director.
Mel Gibson movies are always great for an afternoon of pure enjoyment.
Despite the actor's troubling personal life he manages to put it aside for the camera to bring out the best in himself and those he works with.