Drama
United Arab Emirates,United States of America
The Beaver is a 2011 comedy-drama film directed by Jodie Foster and written by Kyle Killen. The film follows the story of Walter Black, a toy company CEO who is suffering from severe depression and struggles to connect with his family, including his wife, Meredith (Jodie Foster), and their two sons, Porter (Anton Yelchin) and Henry (Riley Thomas Stewart).
In an effort to cope with his depression, Walter begins to wear a beaver hand puppet and begins to communicate with his family through the puppet. The beaver soon becomes Walter's alter ego and helps him to reconnect with his family and rediscover his love for life.
As Walter's obsession with the beaver puppet grows, his family becomes increasingly concerned and Porter begins to push for his parents' divorce. Meanwhile, Walter's toy company is struggling financially and he is forced to lay off many of his employees.
The film explores themes of mental illness, family dynamics, and the search for meaning in life. Mel Gibson delivers a powerful performance as Walter Black, and is supported by a talented cast that includes Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, and Jennifer Lawrence.
The Beaver was well-received by critics, who praised the performances and the film's darkly comedic tone. However, the movie underperformed at the box office, grossing only $6 million worldwide. Despite this, The Beaver remains a thought-provoking and engaging film that is worth watching for its powerful performances and heartfelt message.
