Mel Gibson's gun form in one of his most beloved movies gets a poor score from an expert. Gibson has long been a staple of action cinema, delivering intense performances in front of the camera and equally gripping narratives behind it. From his directorial work on Apocalypto and the award-winning Hacksaw Ridge to his Oscar-winning turn as a Scottish warrior in Braveheart (which he also directed), he has developed a reputation for stories that balance raw emotion with unflinching violence. As both a performer and filmmaker, his projects often prioritize high-stakes drama, explosive action, and characters fighting against impossible odds.

Over the decades, Gibson’s work has come to define the action genre. He has collaborated with Hollywood icons like Danny Glover and Jodie Foster, helmed visceral war dramas, and portrayed unforgettable antiheroes, beginning with his breakout role as the titular wasteland drifter in George Miller's first three Mad Max movies.