Gibson first became interested in directing after making some tongue-in-cheek documentaries fortheLethal Weaponmovies.
From the beginning, Gibson proved a natural as a director.
It’s a very Hitchcockian setup, where Michelle Dockery’s U.S.
It’s a well-crafted B-movie with an overqualified cast and director, but it’s nobody’s best work.
It was also the biggest success of Gibson’s directing career, grossing over $612 million worldwide.
Gibson’s next film will bethe upcomingThe Resurrection of the Christ.
The combat scenes are suitably visceral, showing off Gibson’s eye for action.
Still, a major downside ofHacksaw Ridgeis its near total lack of subtly.
It has some horror overtones too, particularly in the sequences involving human sacrifice.
Some would argue thatApocalyptois Gibson’s best work as a director, period.
Braveheartreceived an unofficial legacy sequel with 2019’sRobert the Bruce, where Angus Macfadyen reprised his titular role.
Source:Rotten Tomatoes,The Numbers
