Chris Hitchens is another jack-ass that trashes Gibson's talent just because Gibson's personal life, politics, beliefs, and prejudices are screwed up. Patriot and Braveheart were excellent movies.
(Just donned Nomex and Kevlar.)
I agree, and I'm standing right beside you, Cobra.
He hates Gibson because Mel doesn't have to get up in the morning and go to work. Gibson might drink too much but he sure makes great films.