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Top Mel Gibson Movies to See if You’re an Old-School Hollywood Fan

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A famous Mel Gibson always gives the best shot in every one of his movies. A charismatic, deep grave voice personality and a pool of talent he has in his genes. 

In his 47-year career span, he starred in every genre including action, thriller, epic, and romance, he gain several accolades for his A-class acting including two Oscars for the historical epic Braveheart.

His life was full of lows and highs due to his bad mouth habits, yet he overcame all the mountains of odds and remained at the top of his acting career. 

Turning back the page of Mel Gibson’s life and check out the best movies of his career.

1. Top 5 Mel Gibson Movie: Braveheart (1995)

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Braveheart

This historical epic is still in the minds of many who are from the 90s era. The breathtaking scenic views and a terrific performance by Hollywood’s top-notch actors add more diamonds to this movie. 

Mel Gibson showed his behind-the-camera hidden talent in this movie. Mel Gibson’s dual work as director and actor surprised many critics because his work equaled many Hollywood top directors in this movie which earned him the Best Director and Best Picture Oscar awards.

Playing the role of Scottish rebellion William Wallace led the Scots to rebel against the tyranny of English King Edward I. His blue-painted face reflected a deep silent man who was burning for freedom from the inside. Braveheart is one of the best Mel Gibson movies.

2. Top 5 Mel Gibson Movie: Lethal Weapon (1987)

A long curly hairstyle of the 80s suits Mel Gibson a lot in this movie, as he plays a reckless, badass cop who shows no regard for his life. 

In the 1980s it is a new kind of action movie. Mel Gibson played the role of reckless cop Riggs, who is suicidal because of his wife’s sudden death and joins the team with his complete pole opposite Sergeant Roger Murtaugh played by Danny Roger, who is serious about his work. As the duo team up to solve the case, funny clashes ensue between them.

The 1980s eclectic pop music and saxophone remind you of the 1980s musical era if you watch this movie again.

3  Top 5 Mel Gibson Movie – Patriot (2000)

This one is yet another mind-blowing performance of Mel Gibson. A doting father and veteran soldier live peacefully with his seven children but fate has a different plan. During the American Revolution when war erupted, he initially stayed out of it but his son’s death led him to enter into the war against the British.

The film was garnered with notable actors performance like Jason Issacs, Heath Ledger, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson.

Mel Gibson set a path to verily act best in serious and patriotic typo roles.

4 Top 5 Mel Gibson Movie – Gallipoli (1981)

It’s too old but it is also one of the best movies of Mel Gibson. The story is beautifully crafted with a blend of sports and war, where two men firing ambition takes a different turn than expected.

1981 this old Australian war drama Mel Gibson plays the role of Frank Dunne, a penniless ex-railway laborer with nothing to lose and everything to gain takes part in The Sprinter but loses with the best sprinter Archy Hamilton, from that point their friendship brews up and they enlisted together in the Australian army and embarked on a new journey.

A gut-wrenching and highly emotional performance ever given by our action pack star. The World War -I movie is ready to woo you and leave you a teary eye in the end.

5. Top 5 Mel Gibson Movie – We Were Soldiers (2002)

We Were Soldiers is a powerful, gritty war film that takes you on an emotional and patriotic roller coaster ride.

The story revolves around the American soldiers’ lives during the Vietnam War.

It is a story of love, family, and devotion to the country. Mel Gibson plays a serious and courageous  Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore who led the battalions of US Soldiers against the Vietnamese troops in La Drang Valley in 1965. It is a highly emotionally addictive movie as the soldiers’ wives eagerly wait for them to return home and one by one many soldiers lose their lives on the battlefield. 

For all 90s born give yourself a Christmas treat and enjoy your winter holidays by watching the movies of this Macho man and who is leading the Cine world with eye-speaking acting that lets people overwhelmed with emotions. Caution: (Keep a box of tissue paper because you’ll get more emotions after watching that great actor movie.)

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