I can confirm this. Had the same problem with my Macbook1,1 when using Gutsy.
It now works with Hardy.
I can't remember how I "fixed" it but try mplayer with the -nojoystick option.
** Changed in: mplayer (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Confirmed
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mplayer keyboard input doesn't work on macbook
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/182269
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