As much as I think Mel Gibson is a total loon, a sorry excuse for a man, and a raving racist; the man does know story structure and narrative.
I look forward to seeing the movie (go Vikings!) and hope his personal demons do not adversely affect his work.
I don't think he's a racist at all. He just blurts stuff out...the context means nothing....EXCEPT when he says personal stuff like she looks like a wh....which she does.
I think he's more angry with himself that he got caught up with her. Mel's one of the good guys.