The Cover may be Absurd but the Story has Heart The first thing that I will say about my impression of 'The Beaver' was that it was cast spot on perfect. Mel Gibson showed how brilliant he can be and was very convincing, Jodie Foster kills was great as well and the fact she directed this film makes the performance all the more impressive, Anton Yelchin and Jennifer Lawerence really conveyed how teenage years can be the most difficult times. Looking at previews of this when it came out made me think this film may be cringey and ridiculous, but I can say that it was so well made and none of it was off putting. I like what this film deals with, I recommend it.