The Top 5 Movies Where Bruce Willis Tackled Disease

Introduction

Bruce Willis is a renowned American actor known for his tough-guy roles in an impressive array of movies. Over the years, he has played a range of characters, from cops to soldiers to doctors. In some of his most memorable performances, Willis has portrayed individuals who tackle diseases- a subject that has gained even more relevance in recent times due to the global pandemic. In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 Bruce Willis movies where he takes on diseases, their themes, and what we can learn from them.

1. ‘Looper’ – 2012

In this sci-fi thriller, directed by Rian Johnson, Willis plays the character of Joe, a time traveler sent from the future to eliminate his younger self played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. This movie tackles a disease that has plagued mankind for years- addiction. Joe’s character is a victim of drug addiction, and the movie focuses on his struggle to stay clean in a dystopian future.

2. ‘The Sixth Sense’ – 1999

Arguably one of his best performances to date, Willis stars as Malcolm, a child psychologist who is trying to help a young boy who claims that he can see ghosts. The movie is not about disease per se, but it does focus on a psychiatric disorder- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Both Malcolm and the young boy suffer from PTSD, leading to an unexpected twist in the movie’s plot.

3. ‘Mercury Rising’ – 1998

In this thriller, directed by Harold Becker, Willis plays the role of an FBI agent named Jeffries assigned to protect an autistic six-year-old boy who has cracked a top-secret government code. The movie throws light on the struggles of individuals living with autism and how their abilities can be harnessed for the good of society.

4. ‘Armageddon’ – 1998

‘Armageddon’, directed by Michael Bay, tells the story of an asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth, and a team of oil drillers are recruited by NASA to destroy it. While the movie is an action-packed thriller, it features a poignant scene where one of the characters played by Willis, reveals that he has colon cancer. The scene highlights the pain of dealing with a life-threatening disease while having the responsibility of saving the world.

5. ‘Unbreakable’ – 2000

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, ‘Unbreakable’ stars Willis as David Dunn, a security guard who is the sole survivor of a horrific train crash. The movie explores the concept of individuals with superhuman abilities and how they can be used to fight crime. However, it is Dunn’s struggle with a medical condition that sets the stage for the movie’s climax. Dunn’s character is a subtle nod to the popular superhero trope but with a grounded and more realistic approach.

Conclusion

Bruce Willis has portrayed a range of characters in his illustrious career, but his roles as characters dealing with diseases stand out. Each of the movies mentioned above highlights the struggles of individuals battling medical conditions and the impact they can have on the people around them. From addiction to autism to PTSD and cancer, these films showcase the human spirit’s resilience and our ability to rise above adversity.

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