Mel Gibson is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood who was at the peak of his career during the 90s. He later directed movies also. Mel Gibson always believed in quality over quantity and he acted in some great movies in Hollywood. Here are some of the best movies by Mel Gibson to binge watch.
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Lethal Weapon is a buddy cop action movie and one of the most successful and popular movies by Mel Gibson that made him a big star in Hollywood.
Lethal Weapon featured Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, an L.A. cop who was formerly a Special Forces soldier. Martin Riggs is going through some psychological trauma because of his past and he gets suicidal tendencies sometimes. Danny Glover plays Roger Murtaugh police officer who teams up with Martin Riggs to bust a drug cartel. It was a resounding success when released and paved way for the sequels of the movie.
The Patriot (2000)
The Patriotic starring Mel Gibson along with Chris Cooper and Heath Ledger is an epic historical war movie.
Set during the American Revolution, The Patriot featured Mel Gibson as the legendary war hero Benjamin Martin who finds himself participating in the American Revolution and fighting against the savage forces of the British army. Benjamin Martin’s family was torn apart by the merciless British force and then Benjamin creates a team of some reluctant revolutionaries that includes his idealistic and patriot son Gabrile played by Heath Ledger to fight against the British forces.
Braveheart (1995)
Along with acting in the movie, Mel Gibson produced and directed Braveheart, an epic historical drama movie.
Mel Gibson made his debut as a director with the movie Braveheart released in 1995. Mel Gibson plays the role of Sir William Wallash, a Scottish warrior who fought in the first war of Scottish Independence against England. Along with being a commercial success, it was lauded by critics also. One of the most famous movies by Mel Gibson, Braveheart has some epic war scenes and great performances by the whole cast. It is considered one of the best historical epic war movies.
Payback (1999)
Payback is an action thriller movie starring Mel Gibson in the lead role. The movie was released in 1999 with resounding success.
Mel Gibson plays Porter, an ex-mariner who is a thief at present and during a robbery, he was cheated on by his wife and his partner. He somehow survives and comes back to take his share of the robbery. Payback is a slick action movie with the right doses of mystery and thriller. If you are a fan of crime thriller action movies then Payback is a perfect choice for you to watch.
