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Thursday, April 14, Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page A-13 KIRK BOXLEITNER IN THE DARK REVIEWS n March 30, Bruce Willis’ fam- O ily announced his retirement from acting after he was diag- nosed with aphasia, which impairs the ability to comprehend language and communicate. The Los Angeles Times reported that speculation about Willis’ condition circulated through ' the film industry for years prior to his family’s announcement. Willis’ receding hairline and solid jawline lent themselves to the many crimefighters, criminals and military men he played over the de- cades, while his stare could switch from flinty to playful in a heartbeat, and his boyish smirk often proved irrepressible. . Willis’ lighthearted spirit elevated farcical comedies like 1987’s ”Blind Date“ and 1989’s ”Look Who’s Talk- ing,” while somber meditations on conflict like 1989’s “In Country” and 1998’s “The Siege” proved his skills as a serious actor. But Willis’ best roles reflected a balance between his considerable acting talents and the . charisma of his instinctively perfor- mative personality. 7. Dr. Malcolm Crowe, “The Sixth Sense” (1999) Because Malcolm Crowe is such an effective and empathetic child psy- chologist, he can’t let go of his great- est. failure to help a patient, Vincent Grey (Donnie Wahlberg), which only makes him more determined not to fail 9-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), a'bright but troubled boy whose symptoms disturbingly resem- , ble Vincent’s. Dr. Crowe refuses to mislead or talk down to kids, and when Cole re- fers to himself as “a freak,” Malcolm so passionately denounces anyone .Who might label Cole as such that he lets slip some adult language, in- advertently impressing Cole with the authenticity of his raw emotions (“You said the s-word”). Malcolm Crowe likewise believes in listening to young people, so when Cole tells BONDED W” H ANNIE . Kitten ReScue This time of year we have many kittens and adult cats availablefor adoption. A warm lap to sit on are ours and the kitty’s request. ' Healthy and well adjusted, our kitties want their own home and family to love. For more informa- tion please go to our website kittcnresqmet or call us at (360) 4276167. We have created a low—stress, healthy environment with soft lighting, (360) 426-3052 270 SE Spring Place Shelton, Washington 98584 E-mail: sylvan@hctc.com music, a regular exercise program, and frequent, individualized attention. We treat every pet with affection, respect, and kindness. him he sees dead people, the initially incredulous doctor nonetheless hears him out, without offering criticism or judgment, then reviews evidence he’d overlooked in Vincent’s case that he realizes confirIns Cole’s stunning claims. g Willis’ disciplined performance per— fectly complements M. Night Shyama- lan’s 'Writing and direction in falsely implying key details, while misdirect- ing the audience away from the story’s eVentUal revelations. 6. Maj. Korben Dallas, “The Fifth Element” (1997) Filmmaker Luc Besson bombarded audiences with such opulent visuals —- from environments and technol- ogy imagined by comics artists Jean “Mwbius” Giraud and Jean—Claude Mézieres, to decadent costumes de- signed by fashionista Jean-Paul Gaultier —- they nearly overshadowed the traumatized humanity of Korben Dallas, the retired special forces ma- jor who’s recalled to service to save the world. Korben reflexively shrugs off his wife leaving him for ‘his lawyer, and how few points he has left on his cab driver’s license, but when he jolts awake from nightmares to see the sign reading KEEP CLEAR in his dingy single-room apartment, Kor— ben’s shoulders slump wearily as he sighs, “I’m trying.” Korben proves as much a crack- erjack combatant as “The Fifth Ele- I - ment,” or “Leeloo” for short (Milla Jo- vovich), albeit after Gen. Munro (Briw on James) casually notes that Dallas, while arguably mission-overqualified, is the sole surviving member of his unit. Both Korben and Leeloo bear war-wounded souls, and Willis’ voice quavers with vulnerability, first as he quippingly promises to take Leeloo on “a real vacation,” then when he finally gets over himself enough to confess he loves her. 5. Butch Coolidge, “Pulp Fic- tion” (1994) 1 Without words, Willis made clear why Butch Coolidge couldn’t just walk away. Butch’s heirloom wristwatch passed through three wars, and three generations of his family, to reach him, so he’s obligated to retrieve it, even if he runs afoul of crime boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). But when Butch and Marsellus both fall prey to a pair of sexual predators, . who randomly select Marsellus to see WILLIS, page A-14 ) 57 Franklin St. 0 Shelton (Across from Safeway Hour Movie Info (360)426-1000 www.5heltoncinemas.com Showtimes for the week of April 15 to April 21 Sonic 2: The Hedgehog Daily at 4:30 6:50 Plus Saturday & Sunday matinee at 2:00 Father Stu Daily at 4:40 7:00 Plus Saturday & Sunday matinee at 2:15 182 S.E. Brewv Road 0 Shelton UN THEATER 360—426-4707 0 www.5kyLineDrive-ln.com Open Friday Sunday 4/ l5 - 4/17 Show at Dusk Box office opens at 7:00 pm. Friday and Saturday Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore (PG-l3) followed by The Batman (PG—l3) ‘ "Sunday Switch” The Batman (PG-l3) followed by Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore (PG-l3)