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Bruce Willis retires from acting

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Charles Carter4 Charles Carter4 Active Member
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joined Mar 2023
#21 ·
Richard Wilson4 said:Now we know why he was taking those roles lately.
We’re going to remember him as an action icon and just a total legend.

Wishing him all the best with his health.

Matthew Johnson30 said:He was basically doing those movies because they were so bad you wouldn't watch them even if you were high.
Jack Nicholson knew when to step away—I still think of him as an actor who wrapped up his career with real dignity and class.
It’s heartbreaking to hear about his situation; there’s honestly nothing worse than losing grip on your own mind.

I haven't really kept up with his recent stuff—to be honest, I feel like I got stuck in the 70s, 80s, and 90s—but even I noticed those newer movies were pretty questionable in terms of quality.
And speaking of which, I feel like Robert De Niro has definitely taken a bit of a dip in the last 15 years or so. I mean, I just remember that one movie that kept popping up on TV with Zac Efron (or whoever that kid was). It just didn't sit right with me. And I think there were a handful of other movies at that same level.

Sending strength to Willis 👍
ironfalcon16 ironfalcon16 Newcomer
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#22 ·
Given that Dema posted that message, I suspect things are looking even bleaker than what we've been told. It’s a tragedy... illness doesn't care who you are. He was always such a great guy, never any drama or trouble with him. 😢 He was basically the definition of a man's man, in the best way possible.
Grace Edwards Grace Edwards Active Member
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joined May 2023
#23 ·
ironfalcon16 said:Since Dema posted that message, I’m guessing things are looking worse than we thought. It’s just a shame, disease doesn't care who you are. He was always such a great guy, never had anything bad to say about him. 😢He was basically the definition of a macho man, in the best way possible.

So now...
https://www.businessinsider.in/bruce...w/21710323.cms

Maybe those weird, rude interviews or how difficult he was to work with—like with Kevin Smith—can be blamed on the illness, but that whole thing about the paycheck? I don't know, that's a tough one to swallow.
Terry Hernandez10 Terry Hernandez10 Active Member
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joined Jul 2023
#24 ·
Here is a quick look at his recent film sets—he’s clearly losing his way a bit lately.
bluecyclist64 bluecyclist64 Regular
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joined Oct 2011
#25 ·
I used to be quite fond of him, but once he married into that crowd of plastic, superficial socialites, I completely wrote him off.☕
He went from being a genuine guy to just another total loser, and back in the early nineties, people actually used to call me Bruce Willis...🤦
Jessica Morris6 Jessica Morris6 Active Member
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joined Nov 2022
#26 ·
bluecyclist64 said:I used to really like him, I truly did, but once he went and married that total trash with the plastic breasts, I was done with him... just completely written off.☕

I honestly can't tell if this thing is total garbage or not, but just looking at it, it gives off the vibe that it’s about as brainless as they come...
Bryan Taylor9 Bryan Taylor9 Member
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joined Nov 2013
#27 ·
As soon as the whole family starts posting about this at the same time on social media, you know things have gone south... I feel so bad for him 🕺
bluecyclist64 bluecyclist64 Regular
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#28 ·
Mark Cruz15 said:I can't say for sure if she's total garbage, but based on her looks alone, she seems incredibly dim-witted.

I caught an interview with this individual recently, and the sheer arrogance regarding her "artistic vision" was palpable. She was aggressive, stubborn, and frankly, exhausting to watch...🤣
A complete idiot—there isn't a better way to put it. I’d call her an indolent jerk, but even that feels too generous.☕
Laura Palmer25 Laura Palmer25 Active Member
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#29 ·
Mark Cruz15 said:I can't tell if it's garbage, but visually, she looks pretty dim-witted.

Are we talking about Demi or that Maltese woman?🤔
Jessica Morris6 Jessica Morris6 Active Member
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#30 ·
Laura Palmer25 said:Are we talking about Dema or that Maltese woman?🤔

Regarding Dema, there’s just this incredibly vacant, dull look in her eyes that I can't quite shake. And honestly, I have absolutely no clue who this Maltese woman is supposed to be...
Patrick Martin Patrick Martin Regular
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joined Aug 2015
#31 ·
Honestly, they should've wrapped this whole thing up twenty years ago, if not even sooner ☕
mellowskipper mellowskipper Regular
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joined Jan 2023
#32 ·
Mark Cruz15 said:Regarding Dema—he just has this sort of vacant, dull look about him. And I have no clue who this Maltese woman is meant to be.

His current wife was actually born in Malta.
Christian Myers Christian Myers Active Member
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#33 ·
He wasn't the absolute best actor out there, but he was a great guy—definitely one of my favorite action heroes. My top pick isn't even Die Like a Man or Hellish Shit; it’s Sixth Sense. Also, that comedy Death Suits Her works pretty well, though the focus shifts from him over to Goldie Streep rather than him.
James Harris34 James Harris34 Active Member
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joined Jun 2014
#34 ·
He hasn't finished, he's just catching his breath.
Nancy Howard4 Nancy Howard4 Active Member
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joined Sep 2022
#35 ·
Maybe we should just stick to remembering him for those classic old movies, because honestly, his last few projects have been pretty rough lately.
I mean, 67 isn't even that old, and if you look at him, he's actually holding up pretty well physically
Plus, there are plenty of similar stories out there with guys like Michael J. Fox and Val Kilmer.
frozengull94 frozengull94 Member
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#36 ·
He really hit his stride during that era... more or less a run of solid films. Pure A-list stuff.
The Fifth Element. I can rewatch it whenever the mood strikes me... I’ll probably end up bringing up several other films from that era too. 16 Blocks I mean, personally? I thought the performance was top-tier. It’s one of those things where, even if the movie itself isn't exactly everyone's cup of tea—and let's be honest, some people just don't "get" certain flicks—that specific role was executed perfectly. Not everyone is going to love the film, but you can't deny the work that went into that part.
Charles Brown9 Charles Brown9 Member
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joined Jan 2019
#37 ·
It’s such a shame. I think I’ll always remember him as the Joe Hallenbeck from The Last Boy Scout, which, in my opinion, stands alongside Schwarzenegger's Commando as one of the best films ever made.
Rachel Turner2 Rachel Turner2 Active Member
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joined Sep 2022
#38 ·
The Last Boy Scout is easily in my top 5 favorite movies of all time.
Drew Allen77 Drew Allen77 Active Member
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joined May 2017
#39 ·
The Last Boy Scout is top-tier. The chemistry between him and Damon is just spot on, the pacing is solid, and the jokes actually land...
Grace Edwards Grace Edwards Active Member
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joined May 2023
#40 ·
Drew Allen77 said:The Last Boy Scout is top-tier. That chemistry between him and Damon is just incredible.

It’s kind of ironic, though, because off-camera they couldn't even stand each other.😁

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