10 Incredibly Talented Actors Who Should Really Call It A Day
7. Mel Gibson
The public still hasnt forgiven Mel Gibson for his many racist, anti-semitic remarks. As if the subtle references in The Passion of the Christ wasnt enough, Mel completely lost it after his infamous drunken outburst a few years ago. And he hasnt really tried too hard to win us back. More recently, the actor Charlie Sheen had his own outburst, but he dealt with it the right way: he apologized for his behavior, engaged in his own self-abuse in a very funny Comedy Central Roast, and went off on a nationwide tour, all of which actually boosted his career even further. Mel should have done the same.
Mel Gibson's career really started way back in 1979 with the dystopian sci-fi Mad Max, and he soon became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, with movies like Gallipoli, Maverick, Payback, the Lethal Weapon series and, of course, the Best Picture winner Braveheart. Come on, who could forget the scene where a thousand blue-striped Scots flash their pearly-white hineys at the British army?
Personally, I try to forgive the personal lives of actors, and pay more attention to the work they do instead. Its probably the only reason I can tolerate Tom Cruise. And beneath all that hatred, there still lies some great talent in Mel.
In the last few years, though, the only movie Mel has really done is The Beaver, directed by Jodie Foster. Honestly, did anyone even see this movie? More recently, he was also in the film Get the Gringo, which went directly to Blu-Ray after only one theatrical viewing. I think this is further proof that people still have not forgiven him.
If I were Mel, I would just spend my time laying out on the beach next to my huge mansion; counting up my millions of dollars, drinking ice cold mai-tais, and enjoying the easy comforts of life. Just give it up already.