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Die Hard
77 reviews
One of the greatest action movies of the late 1980s, DIE HARD ushered in a new standard for the genre. With the dissolution of the Cold...
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One of the greatest action movies of the late 1980s, DIE HARD ushered in a new standard for the genre. With the dissolution of the Cold War, both the stereotypical Russian threat (represented in movies such as TOP GUN and RED DAWN) and the destructive egoist (as seen in OCTOPUSSY) became less fearful. With DIE HARD, director John McTiernan introduced Hollywood to a new type of villain: the terrorist entrepreneur. Alan Rickman stars as Hans Gruber, a relentless businessman whose lethal tactics achieve his goals. Unlike most '80s film villains who committed globally dangerous acts for liberty, genocide, or megalomania, DIE HARD's Gruber uses guns, explosives, and cunning to storm the Takagi Corporation's Christmas party and heist millions of dollars from the company. In addition, DIE HARD also saw the development of the clumsy or bad luck hero with John McClane (Bruce Willis), a man in the wrong place at the wrong time who chooses to intervene. Action fans would see this misfit hero archetype again in UNDE...
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77 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Pros: Entertaining action movie. Alan Rickman.
Cons: Very violent at times. Won't make you think.
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Die Hard was a very entertaining action movie that has held up well. It is definitely worth watching. Read More
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Pros: An Excellent, High-Powered Action Masterpiece.
Cons: None.
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"Die Hard" is a brilliant action masterpiece headlined by the brilliant performances of Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. Read More
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Pros: pace, action scenes, acting
Cons: occasionally too cartoonish
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There's little I didn't like about this film, which is one of the top action movies of all time. Read More
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Pros: Superbly made modern action thriller.
Cons: Hits a bit close to home in a post 9/11 world.
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John McTiernan's Die Hard redefined the modern action film and made Bruce Willis a star. Read More
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Pros: Terrific screenplay, McTiernan's directing and fine performances by Willis, Bedelia, Rickman, et. al.
Cons: Violent content and lots of profanity make this a just-for-grownups flick.
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"Yippee-ki-yay..." This movie -- if you have a home theater system -- will blow you out to the backyard. It's Willis' best film ever. Read More
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Pros: Action Packed. Bruce.
Cons: 1 gory scene.
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Bruce Willis is Superb in "Die Hard." Impels you to keep your eyes glued to the screen and watch. Great acting for a very good plot. Read More
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Pros: Great script with breakneck pacing, Fantastic performance from Alan Rickman, solid performances from Willis and supporting cast
Cons: none
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Pros: Great featurettes, digitally remastered picture quality, simply the best action flick ever made.
Cons: Slight difficulty navigating the interactive menus.
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This movie is spectacular to watch again even today, and is further revived by the features included on this special-edition DVD. Read More
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Pros: Action, humor and performances.
Cons: This is Die Hard, no cons at all!
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Die Hard is more than just a great action movie. Read More
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