Bruce Willis retired from acting three years ago due to frontotemporal dementia, a disorder that severely affects his ability to communicate and act. However, despite his absence from the industry, Willis’s cinematic legacy remains alive, highlighted by his roles in classics such as Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and The Sixth Sense.
A fantasy of time travel and film noir
Among his most memorable works, the actor has mentioned Looper, an action and science fiction film directed by Rian Johnson that was released in 2012. The film, which also features performances by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Emily Blunt, is set in a future where time travel is available, although it is used to eliminate potential threats in the past.
Looper was a success both at the box office and critically, grossing 176 million dollars worldwide on a budget of 30 million. The plot follows Joe, a hitman who confronts his future self, played by Willis, which triggers a series of events that challenge morality and fate.
Willis, in an interview with Esquire, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the originality of the story created by Rian Johnson and the purity of its cinematic execution. His enthusiasm for Looper is evident in his statement about the director’s work: “Rian did something incredible… he had triumphed in the industry.”
Despite his current situation, Bruce Willis fans can enjoy Looper, which is available for rent on platforms like Google Play, Apple TV, Rakuten TV, and Amazon Prime Video for a price of 3.99 euros. So if you are a science fiction lover and want to relive the magic of Willis, this is a perfect opportunity.
