

Bruce Willis will not return to acting due to his dementia condition, but will always be remembered as one of his all-time favorite films (Courtesy)
For a long time, Bruce Willis was considered one of the best actors in the international film industry, long before it was sadly revealed that he suffers from frontotemporal dementia and would start ignoring important members of his family, such as his own mother. With all that this condition entails, he will always remain one of the most loved actors and we will remember him for great films.
Some considered the best films of Bruce Willismarked his career and became a fundamental part of cinema, eventually becoming one of “The Indestructibles” of history. Because of their trajectory and prominence, these are some of the movies you need to remember.
Remember that each person’s tastes are subjective, so you will surely have others Bruce Willis Favorite MoviesAnd that doesn’t mean they are bad. But below we list those that have been most successful among the public and in turn the most critically acclaimed.
Die hard (Die hard)
Bruce Willis plays the lead character, John McClane. McClane is a New York cop who is in Los Angeles for Christmas to visit his wife Holly, who works at a Japanese multinational corporation. During a party in the company skyscraper, a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber (played by Alan Rickman) take over the building, taking everyone hostage.
McClane escapes and becomes the only one who can take on the terrorists and save the hostages. Throughout the film, McClane manages to thwart the terrorists’ plans and rescue the hostages, all while fighting to survive and stay one step ahead of his enemies. The film was a huge success and became one of the most iconic action films of the 80s.
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pulp Fiction
This is one Quentin Tarantino movie, in which the actor plays the character of Butch Coolidge. Butch is a boxer who agrees to lose an important fight, but instead wins the fight and flees town with the money from the bet.
Butch finds himself in a number of dangerous situations after his paths cross with other characters, including Vincent Vega (played by John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (played by Samuel L. Jackson). Bruce Willis’ performance in ‘Pulp Fiction’ was well received by critics and the film became a classic film.

The sixth sense
Here he plays Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist dealing with guilt and confusion after a professional trauma. Crowe begins working with a boy named Cole Sear (played by Haley Joel Osment) who claims to be able to see and speak to the dead.
Throughout the film, Crowe strives to help Cole overcome his fears and face his gift, reflecting on his own life and his past mistakes. The film is known for its surprising twist at the end, which many viewers didn’t expect.
Bruce Willis’ performance in ‘The Sixth Sense’ was highly praised and the film was a huge critical and commercial success. It was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Osment, and has become a classic of psychological horror film.
Armageddon
Bruce Willis was very important for the film “Armageddon”Directed by Michael Bay. In the film, Willis plays the character of Harry Stamper, an expert oil driller who is recruited by NASA to lead a drilling team that must land on an asteroid bound for Earth. The objective is to drill into the asteroid and place a nuclear device in its core to destroy it before it hits the Earth and causes the extinction of humanity.
Bruce Willis’ performance as Harry Stamper was essential to the film, as his character is the emotional heart of the story and the one who leads the team in its mission. Also, his background as an action actor made him an ideal choice for the role of a hero who leads a dangerous mission to save the world.
‘Armageddon’ was a huge box office success and became one of the most popular films of 1998. Despite mixed reviews, the film was praised for its spectacular nature and exciting sci-fi plot.
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The fifth element
In the movie “The Fifth Element”, Bruce Willis plays the main character called Korben Dallas. Korben is a former soldier and taxi driver on a dangerous mission to save the world from total destruction.
In the film, Korben teams up with Leeloo (played by Milla Jovovich), a quintessential, genetically engineered humanoid being, to retrieve four sacred objects that are needed to stop a major threat approaching Earth. Together, Korben and Leeloo battle the forces of evil, including the villain Zorg (played by Gary Oldman), to save the world.
Bruce Willis’ performance as Korben Dallas was highly praised and the film itself became a cult film. The film was acclaimed for its innovative special effects, unique visual style and exciting sci-fi storyline.

The first film in which Bruce Willis appeared as an actor was ‘The First Deadly Sin’ which was released in 1980. However, his role was very short-lived and he does not appear in the credits of the film. Therefore, his film acting debut is believed to have been in the film ‘Blind Date’, released in 1987, in which he played the main character, Walter Davis.
Whichever movie is your favorite, Bruce Willis will always be an “indestructible” movie and remembered in our hearts. Now, in his rest period, away from cameras, spotlights and recordings, we wish him a recovery and to be treated with great respect and all the love he deserves.
By Karen Magallanes
Source: Nacion Flix

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