In what could very well be the last change of any kind for the Jodie Foster-directed, Mel Gibson-starring The Beaver, TheWrap tells us that the film has been pushed back from a March 23rd release date to May 6, with a wide release now occurring on May 20th. The movie has hit kind of a snag over the past year, due to Gibson‘s rants against his ex-girlfriend hurting his already fragile public image, which lead to some questioning if the movie would even get a theatrical release in the United States. And while we are, we’ll just have to wait a couple of more months for it to actually happen.
Summit, the film’s studio, didn’t give a reason for the date change, although there’s always one. Whether it could have something to do with the movies close ties with its SXSW premiere and original release, or has to do with a confidence in a summer release, has not been revealed.
I’m not exactly heartbroken over this, though; my fondness of and respect for Gibson has dwindled down to almost nothing by this point. Without getting too deep into territory that’s not actually my business, I still don’t feel comfortable watching him onscreen anymore, especially after his latest psychotic behavior. And even if that never occurred, I was also left kind of underwhelmed by the movie’s trailer, so my excitement for it is generally low altogether. Still, most people have said that they would still be willing to see a new movie with him, so the film’s box office chances don’t seem like they’re that greatly affected.
The Beaver is now receiving limited release on May 6th, with a wide release occurring on May 20th.
Were you excited to see The Beaver, and does this release date change bother you?
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