My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time

Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers, raging boxers or psychologists, Willis has portrayed several characters. However, in 2022 Willis’ career ended when he made the decision to retire. Following his retirement, Willis has become an icon in entertainment. Listed below are my picks for the greatest movies of an actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Die Hard

Cops are courageous figures that have always fascinated my brother. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a brother that loved seeing cops save the world from damage. I remember my brother was fascinated with the loves of police-officers. He always spoke fondly about cops willing to put their lives on the line to save innocent civilians facing a decline. Through his lifelong love of cops, my brother gave me a newfound appreciation for police-officers that I have grown up to value. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured the courage of cops willing to die to save innocent civilians as powerfully as “Die Hard”. Ever since its release in 1988, Bruce Willis’ movie has stood the test of time as an action classic. In the greatest role of his career, Willis embodies a courageous cop seeking to save a doomed building from terrorists evoking fear. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most iconic role. Willis is one of those actors that has always had an aptitude for playing larger-than-life action heroes, and “Die Hard” showcased his strengths as an actor. Working alongside Alan Rickman who is also amazing, Willis created a cop that’s compelling. For instance, the unforgettable scene in which John McClane has a one-on-one conversation with Hans Gruber on his walkie talkie threatening the terrorist through foul language is one of the greatest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Die Hard” a commemorated masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about terrorism that would resonate with everyone. Nearly 30 years following the release of a classic action movie about courageous cops willing to die seeking to save buildings from terrorists that terrify, it’s a breathtaking reminder about an actor whose unforgettable movies have never lost their abilities to satisfy.

2. Pulp Fiction

It’s always frustrating to lose a prized possession. Several years ago, my father lost his precious clothes causing sorrow. I remember seeing my father under intense pressure when he lost precious clothes he in a locker-room that he had grown to treasure. Left with no option, my father was forced to abandon clothes that had become a prized possession. As someone treasuring fond memories of a father that lost a prized possession, I adored “Pulp Fiction”. Ever since its release in 1994, Bruce Willis’ movie has stood the test of time as a crime classic. In the most anxious role of his career, Willis embodies a boxer that faces despair when he loses a gold watch about which he has grown to care. Willis has always had an aptitude for stealing the show in a supporting role, and “Pulp Fiction” showcased his strengths as an actor. For instance, the scene in which Butch has a nervous breakdown after he discovers he has lost his father’s gold watch is one of the best moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Pulp Fiction” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a strong message about redemption which would resonate with everyone. As strong as Butch’s desire to find his gold watch that’s a prized possession, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actor with dedication whose unforgettable movies are worthy of celebration.

3. The Sixth Sense

Psychologists have shaped my personality. At an early age, I began seeing a psychologist delivering an inspiring message. When I was diagnosed with Autism, I began seeing a therapist that helped me cope with adversity. His valuable guidance gave me strength to cope with a painful life experience. As someone treasuring a psychologist that had sense, I adored “The Sixth Sense”. Released in 1999, Bruce Willis’ movie examined psychologists investigating children facing adversities. With the most thought-provoking role of his career, Willis embodies a psychologist that investigates a child facing despair. With “The Sixth Sense”, Willis took a step out of his comfort zone by playing a quiet psychologist. It gave the actor a chance to showcase subtlety he hadn’t shown before. For instance, the scene in which Dr. Malcolm discovers that Cole has the ability to see dead people showcased the actor at his best. Ultimately, what makes “The Sixth Sense” a horror classic is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about trauma resonating with everyone. As powerful as Cole’s sixth sense, it’s a sensational reminder of an actor that thrives taking on intense roles in memorable movies that have gained a fan following which is immense.

4. Twelve Monkeys

Mental health institutions have always fascinated me. Several years ago, I took trips to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. It was fascinating observing ways that the hospital functioned in treatment of mentally ill people. I remember thinking it would be a difficult job to be a doctor taking care of patients. As someone that has always taken interest in mental institutions housing people with disabilities, I adored “Twelve Monkeys”. Released in 1995, Bruce Willis’ science-fiction movie examined a mental institution housing people with disabilities. In the most psychotic role of his career, Willis embodies a patient that faces despair. Willis has spent most of his career playing likeable heroes with charisma. With “Twelve Monkeys”, however, the actor showcased vulnerability. For instance, the scene in which James Cole is haunted by nightmares involving a shooting at an airport showcased the actor at his best. Ultimately, what makes “Twelve Monkeys” a sci-fi classic is its message. The film delivers a universal message about mental health which would resonate with everyone. A powerful portrait of viruses causing lives of patients to deteriorate, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose timeless movies audiences appreciate.

5. Looper

Time travel is a complex topic that fascinated my teacher. At an early age, I formed a bond with a high school teacher fascinated with time travel. I remember a teacher that was fascinated with the future. He would often wish he could go back in time to change painful events in his past he had grown to regret. As someone treasuring a teacher fascinated with time travel, I adored “Looper”. Released in 2012, Bruce Willis’ movie captured the consequences of time travel on peoples’ identities. With the most complex role of his career, Willis embodies a tormented man meeting a younger version of himself causing despair. With “Looper”, Willlis showcased bravery by taking on a complex time-travel role. For instance, the scene in which Joe confronts the younger version of himself in a diner showcased the actor at his best. Ultimately, what makes “Looper” a great sci-fi movie is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about time travel that would resonate with everyone. As precious as time travel missions which loopers seek to fulfill, it’s a spectacular reminder of an actor whose movies please audiences seeking a thrill.

6. Unbreakable

One of the most common criticisms often levelled against Bruce Willis is that he doesn’t take risks as an actor. Since his career began years ago, Willis has often been typecast in the role of an action hero. Willis has built an image for being an actor that excels at playing action heroes with courage. However, in 2000 Willis took audiences by surprise showcasing unbreakable talent in his movie “Unbreakable”. In the most mysterious role of his career, Willis embodies a tormented man with superpowers carrying a burden to bear. It’s a complex role that gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a character that isn’t a stereotypical action hero. An unforgettable depiction of superheroes born with powers that are unbreakable, it’s a remarkable reminder of an actor whose films audiences consider to be special.

7. Armageddon

Over the past decade, the disaster movie genre has declined in quality. Like Titanic ships sinking in the sea, disaster movies are no longer the successful films they used to be. With loud action, poor storytelling and lack of emotion, I find disaster movies a chore to sit through. That being said, “Armageddon” is an exception. Released in 1998, Bruce Willis’ movie revived the disaster genre. In the most heroic role of his career, Willis embodies a solider sent on a mission to prevent an asteroid disaster that’s tragic. It’s a role that gave Willis an opportunity to demonstrate his aptitude for playing heroes with charisma. A dazzling depiction of an armageddon disaster that’s dangerous, it’s a powerful reminder of a commemorated actor that thrives portraying larger-than-life characters in unforgettable movies that audiences consider precious.

8. Moonrise Kingdom

Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned the appreciation of Wes Anderson. With their quirky characters, sharp sense of humour and compelling storytelling, Anderson’s movies have earned a huge fan following. In 2016, Anderson showcased his strengths as a filmmaker achieving stardom when he cast Bruce Willis in his movie “Moonrise Kingdom”. In the most comical role of his career, Willis embodies a police officer investigating children that disappear. It’s a strange role that gave the actor chances to step out of his comfort zone by playing a quirky character far removed from John McClane. Willis showcased his sharp sense of humour as a comedic actor. As precious as the Moonrise Kingdom, it’s a marvellous reminder of an actor that has achieved stardom by making memorable movies offering undeniable escapism.

9. Sin City

When it comes to the greatest comic-books ever written about sinful cities, it’s worth discussing “Sin City”. Ever since it was published in the 1990’s, Frank Miller’s comic has become a piece of literature readers have cherished. In 2005, Bruce Willis did an extraordinary job of adapting the iconic comic book to the big-screen in his film “Sin City”. In the darkest role of his career, Willis embodies a corrupt detective committing crimes causing despair. Willis has spent most of his career playing likeable heroes with sympathetic backstories. With “Sin City”, however, he showcased darkness he hadn’t shown in his career before. A spectacular tribute towards a famous comic-book about sinful cities, it’s a sensational reminder of a commemorated actor that has never lost his lifelong passion for making unforgettable movies.

10. Red 2

Bruce Willis hasn’t always made movies which audiences cherish. While most movies that Willis has made have turned out successful, others have fallen short of expectations. Sadly, “Red 2” falls into the latter group of movies that audiences don’t value. Released in 2013, Bruce Willis’ sequel about retired spies was a disaster. In the most bland role of his career, Willis embodies a commemorated spy enduring a painful burden to bear. Willis brought his usual charisma to the role proving to be the bright spot of a bad movie. Despite being flawed, “Red 2” is a reminder that Bruce Willis is an actor whose movies audiences applaud. As strong as bonds between retired spies, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor whose movies I will forever prize for making my lifelong love of filmmaking several years after his retirement brought tears to fans’ eyes.