When I was a kid, I would look for my favorite actors on the boxes of VHS tapes to know what I should rent at the Exton library. Among my favorites in the giants of names on the cover was Bruce Willis. I was pretty sure that if his balding head was on the cover, I was in for a treat. From his era-defining role as the everyman hero John McClane to his nuanced performances in mind-bending thrillers, Bruce Willis has crafted a cinematic legacy as one of Hollywood's most versatile and enduring stars. With a career spanning four decades, Willis has navigated the realms of action, comedy, drama, and science fiction with a signature blend of charisma, wit, and vulnerability. Today, I wanted to go over what I believe are his best films. Let's dive in. 1. Die Hard (1988)The quintessential action masterpiece, Die Hard, not only established Bruce Willis as a global superstar but also redefined the genre. It's hard to believe, but before this, he was a sitcom star. As the perpetually annoyed New York cop John McClane, Willis brought a refreshing humanity to the action hero archetype. The film's critical and commercial success was monumental, and it remains the gold standard against which all other action films are measured.2. Pulp Fiction (1994)In Quentin Tarantino's postmodern crime epic, Willis delivered a powerful performance as Butch Coolidge, an aging boxer who defies a powerful mob boss and kills someone in the ring and needs to fetch his father's...
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