Gibson's roles in the Mad Max series of films, Peter Weir's Gallipoli (1981), and the Lethal Weapon series of films earned him the label of "action hero". Weir’s tale of friendship under fire was moving (also thanks in large part to the performances of Lee and Gibson, in particular), and when the ultimately tragic battle takes place, it has the impact of a punch to the gut.

On August 17, 2006, Gibson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge and was sentenced to three years' probation. In what Vanity Fair was later told was an attempt at suicide by cop, [213] Gibson said to the arresting officer, "Fucking Jews.

His talent is undeniable — he is one of the few actors who can move effortlessly from historical epics such as “Braveheart” to gritty action films such as “The Road Warrior” to rom-coms like “What Women Want.

In early November 2016, Gibson revealed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that the sequel's title will be The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection.The success of “Lethal Weapon” (1987) launched Gibson’s most financially lucrative franchise with a bang. He further apologized for his "despicable" behavior, saying that the comments were "blurted out in a moment of insanity", [210] and asked to meet with Jewish leaders to help him "discern the appropriate path for healing.