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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: Likeable characters, humor, action, suspense
Cons: tons of violence (some find this a con)
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"Die Hard" is an example of what happens when the pieces of a film fall together. There are no weak moments.
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Pros: 2 Discs. Tons of Features.
Cons: None
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Die Hard Special Edition 2 disc DVD collection is excellent. If you enjoyed the film, you'll love all the extra features. Hours of entertainment. Read More
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Pros: Effects, action
Cons: Nothing
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This is one All-action adventure you dont want to miss! Read More
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Pros: Everything is better-than-average as a whole
Cons: NONE
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Pros: Bruce Willis' acting
Cons: Those brains on the windows
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Pros: Smart, Great Effects, Cool Stunts
Cons: none
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Pros: fast paced, action packed, good acting, good script
Cons: none (if you don't mind violence)
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This film has everything you could possibly want in an action movie. Read More
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Pros: The American Action Movie by which all other American action movies are judged...
Cons: And look at all the crap that followed after it...
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It's Die Hard! It's a great 2-disc DVD! What more can I say?
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