My Favourite Bill Paxton Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood earned the appreciation of Bill Paxton. Since the 1980’s, Paxton became a legendary icon. Whether it’s sea explorers, tornado chasers or artificial terminators, Paxton portrayed several interesting characters. However, in 2017 Paxton’s career came to a tragic closure when he passed away from a stroke. Listed below are my favourite films made by the late actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Titanic

The Titanic is a tragic shipwreck disaster that always fascinated my brother. At an early age, I formed strong bonds with a brother that possessed immense knowledge about a grim shipwreck in history that caused damage. Fascinated with tragic shipwrecks, he always sought to be educated about dark historic disasters that he appreciated. He always believed that movies were an art form that couldn’t honour grim historic shipwrecks which had torn lives apart. In 1997, Bill Paxton honoured the tragic shipwreck in history in his movie “Titanic”. In the greatest role of his career, Paxton portrayed a bold sea explorer that discovered dark evidence of the historic shipwreck that caused the world to face despair. This is the actor unlike you’ve ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. Paxton has spent most of his career playing action heroes in science-fiction movies. With “Titanic”, however, the actor took a huge step out of his comfort zone by honouring a shipwreck that’s well-known. Working alongside Kate Winslet who is also amazing, Paxton honoured a ship disaster that’s frightening. For instance, the scene in which Brock inspects the dark disaster causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Titanic” Bill Paxton’s best movie is its bold appeal. Viewers don’t need to be familiar with the history of the Titanic to appreciate it. It delivers a bold message about dark affairs which can destroy romance that will resonate with everyone. Nearly 30 years after the release of a classic film about lovers in love on ships facing disasters that are tragic, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that manufactured iconic movies in his career that often captivated the public.

2. Twister

Tornadoes are dark disasters causing danger that fascinated my grandfather. Several years ago, my grandfather adored watching a tornado destroy cities causing sorrow. At an early age, I formed a strong bond with a grandfather that adored loud tornadoes causing damage. He would love watching catastophic storms that caused cities to face issues on the news. As someone treasuring fond memories of a grandfather that adored tornado disaster, I appreciated “Twister”. Released in 1996, Bill Paxton’s movie captured tornado catastrophe. In the most anxious role of his career, Paxton portrayed an astronomer that becomes victim of a tornado disaster causing despair. Paxton has always excelled at playing emotional heroes under intense pressure, and “Twister” showcased his strengths as an actor. Working alongside Helen Hunt who is also amazing, Paxton created a portrait of tornadoes that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Bill gets caught up in a tornado storm causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Twister” a timeless classic is its universal appeal. Unlike most disaster movies, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. As powerful as tornadoes that Bill loves to chase, it’s a terrific reminder of an actor making movies which audiences embrace.

3. Edge of Tomorrow

Repetition has shaped my identity. As an Autistic person, I have often liked to follow a rigid routine everyday. Each day has often consisted of exercise, writing and watching movies. While this repetitive routine has given my life structure, it has left little room for any surprises. As someone affected by a repetitive routine that I regularly follow, I loved “Edge of Tomorrow”. Released in 2014, Bill Paxton’s blockbuster captured an army general reliving the same day to prevent an alien disaster. In the most authoritative role of his career, Paxton portrayed a commander facing despair. With “Edge of Tomorrow”, the actor showcased rare comedic timing he hadn’t shown before in his career. Working alongside Tom Cruise who is also amazing, Paxton created a blockbuster that’s engaging. For instance, the scene in which Sergeant seeks to prepare soldiers for warfare is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Edge of Tomorrow” a great movie is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies about time travel, it tackles strong themes that everyone would relate to. The film delivers a profound message about repetition that would resonate with everyone. A bold portrait of army generals reliving over again, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that has managed to gain love making movies that entertain.

4. Apollo 13

The moon landing is a great event in American history that my mother always found fascinating. I fondly recall with nostalgia fond memories of a mother that appreciated NASA. I remember my mother was fascinated with efforts it took to get the first man to land on the moon. She grew up to embrace astronauts that would make it their mission to explore space. In 1995, Bill Paxton honoured astronauts that achieved moon landings years ago in his movie “Apollo 13”. In the most heroic role of his career, Paxton portrayed a real-life astronaut that participated in a dangerous space mission causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a historical astronaut that’s well-known. Working alongside Tom Hanks who is also amazing, Paxton honoured the moon landing. For instance, the scene in which Fred is first recruited seeking to prepare for the moon landing is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Apollo 13” a space masterpiece is its appeal. Unlike most space movies, it tackles themes that would resonate with everyone. It delivers a bold message about teamwork which would resonate with everyone. A powerful tribute to moon landings in space, it’s a soaring reminder of a commemorated actor that has manufactured unforgettable movies that audiences embrace.

5. Aliens

Aliens are creepy creatures which have always scared me. At an early age, I developed fear for aliens that cause damage. With their eyes, painful claws and creepy bodies, aliens have always terrified me. I would often be scared going to sleep at night fearful that I would be attacked by aliens which were a shocking sight. As someone that’s always been frightened by aliens, I appreciated “Aliens”. Released in 1979, Bill Paxton’s movie captured aliens in space causing catastrophe. In the most anxious role of his career, Paxton portrayed a pilot facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing emotional heroes under intense pressure. Working alongside Sigourney Weaver who is also amazing, Paxton created a science-fiction blockbuster that’s captivating. For instance, the scene in which Private Hudson first becomes aware that his spaceship is being attacked by aliens causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Aliens” a classic is its universal appeal. Unlike most movies about aliens, it tackles strong themes everyone would relate to. It delivers a meaningful message about survival which would resonate with everyone. As powerful as aliens attacking a spaceship, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actor that produced movies which audiences worship.

6. The Terminator

Bill Paxton always excelled at playing emotional heroes facing tension. Paxton built an image of being an actor that thrived at playing emotional characters facing damage. Paxton’s strength for playing emotional heroes under intense pressure is clearly evident in his movie “The Terminator”. In the most intense role of his career, Paxton portrayed a punk leader that becomes victim of a terminator machine causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for stealing the show as a supporting character. Working alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger who is also amazing, Paxton created a science-fiction blockbuster that’s engaging. As powerful as the Terminator, it’s a riveting reminder of a legendary actor that manufactured unforgettable movies throughout his commemorated career which audiences treasure.

7. A Simple Plan

When it comes to the greatest books ever written about brothers with a plan, it’s worth discussing A Simple Plan. Since its publication in 1993, Scott Smith’s book has become a literary classic. In 1998, Bill Paxton honoured the book about murders people plan in his movie “A Simple Plan”. In the most emotional role of his career, Paxton portrayed an accountant that becomes involved in a murder mystery causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor an opportunity to showcase his talent for playing emotional heroes under intense pressure. Working alongside Billy Bob Thorton who is also outstanding, Paxton honoured a book that’s inspiring. A beautiful adaptation of a celebrated book about murders that are committed, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor that made memorable movies which deserve to be appreciated.

8. Nightcrawler

Night crime is common in the city of L.A. today. Los Angeles has built an image of being a city where criminals often commit crimes at night causing damage. The way in which murder at night in L.A. is recorded by journalists is beautifully depicted in the film “Nightcrawler”. Released in 2014, Bill Paxton’s movie captured night crime in Los Angeles. In the most devious role of his career, Paxton portrayed a journalist recording night crimes causing despair. It gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for stealing the show in a supporting role with limited screen-time. Working alongside Jake Gyllenhaal who is also outstanding, Paxton created a portrait of night crime that’s engaging. A portrait of crimes causing a price to pay in L.A., it’s a riveting reminder of an actor making movies which deserve to be celebrated today.

9. Frailty

Religious violence is a sensitive subject that’s rarely depicted in movies with respect. Hollywood has often shied away from discussing a dark subject that’s misunderstood. In an industry avoiding stories of religion causing catastrophe, it’s worth praising “Frailty”. Released in 2001, Bill Paxton’s movie captured the impact of religious violence on a family. In the most risky role of his career, Paxton portrayed a traumatic man facing violence causing despair. It gave the actor a chance to step out of his comfort zone by playing a religious man that feels alone. Working alongside Matthew McConaughey who is also amazing, Paxton created a portrait of religion that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of religious violence causing families to deteriorate, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor that manufactured great movies audiences appreciate.

10. 2 Guns

Bill Paxton hasn’t always made great movies earning appreciation. While most movies the actor has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “2 Guns” falls into the latter category. Released in 2013, Baltasar Kormakur’s blockbuster was a disaster. In the most shallow role of his career, Paxton portrayed a gangster facing despair. Paxton brought his usual charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a disastrous movie. Although “2 Guns” is a bad movie, it honoured Paxton’s commemorated legacy. As strong as Stigman’s desire to become an undercover agent, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actor with strong commitment towards his craft that has manufactured memorable movies which I will forever treasure for inspiring my lifelong love of entertainment.