Jodie Foster: 'Beaver is Mel Gibson's best movie'

Jodie Foster has described Mel Gibson's performance in The Beaver as "one of the best" he has ever given.

Talking to PopEater, the actress and director insisted that viewers would be surprised by the film's content despite its irreverent title, largely due to Gibson's dedication and enthusiasm.

"It's very unconventional. It's not like anything you've ever seen. It has a very wry, interesting tone. And if you can embrace that, you can embrace the title, too," she explained.

"[Mel] loves the movie. He would do anything to support it, which is nice. We just have to keep our eye on the fact that he delivers probably one of the best performances of his life. I'm incredibly grateful for what he put on screen."

Foster recently revealed that she cast Gibson in The Beaver because he was "charming and funny" and could handle the material.

She previously described the actor as a "deep person" and applauded his professionalism on set despite the upheaval in his personal life during ilming.

Watch the trailer for The Beaver below: