The Beaver (2011)

A troubled husband and executive adopts a beaver hand-puppet as his sole means of communicating.

A risky plot idea is professionally handled and offers a few good performances, but not without some sentimental moments.

Maltin **1/2: "Intriguing, way-offbeat parable written by Kyle Killen wins gains traction through Gibson's committed performance, though it's hard to say what lessons are learned when it's all said and done."