The Return of Mel Gibson

I read this line in a story about Mel Gibson's comeback and loved it:

"As a Jew, I have to say Mel Gibson's my favorite anti-Semite," says veteran film reporter Lewis Beale. "He's an incredibly talented guy both behind and in front of the camera."

Regarding Gibson's comeback vehicle, "Edge of Darkness": How is this not "Payback" or "Ransom"?  Perhaps that is the point, as is mentioned in the article.  Gibson wanted a familiar vehicle to use to re-establish himself in the public arena.

After 7 1/2 years, Gibson returns to the screen