Storyline

Walter Black ('Mel Gibson') is depressed and sleeps most of the day. It's driving his family crazy, and his wife Meredith (Jodie Foster) kicks him out. Walter starts carrying a beaver puppet and tries to commit suicide (unsuccessfully). He uses the puppet to talk to himself, trying to bolster his spirits, and is trying to rebuild his life. Through the beaver, the family begins to learn about Walter's history and problems, and as he continues rebuilding, the beaver shows us all a way to cope.

Plot Keywords

marriage problems, depression, dysfunctional family, workshop, mentally unstable, mental instability, circular saw, psychiatrist, date, restaurant, craziness, high school student, hole in the wall, mental health, dissociative identity disorder, ceo, amputee, designer, stuffed animal toy, family dinner

Short Review

It's a bummer of a movie -- dark and at cross-purposes with both itself and any image do-over [Gibson] might be seeking.

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2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 5.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 7.99, Rent: 3.99]

3. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 5.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 5.99, Track Hd Price: 7.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 7.99

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