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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: Excellent devices, very suspensful, and a cool twist at the end.
Cons: Characters (except for McClaine and Gruber) and plot are somewhat dense.
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Pros: Lots of action, convincing bad guys, and realistic effects.
Cons: Action slows right down at times, the cops are plain dumb.
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Die Hard is one of the first movies I think of when I hear "Action Movie". It is exciting and suspenseful. Read More
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Pros: the bad guys, story, gritty realism
Cons: the stupid press and police
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Pros: A finely crafted modern action film
Cons: Supporting character flaws, slight overlength
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A modern action classic Read More
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Pros: Action-Packed; Great To Watch
Cons: Rated R; Not Really A Story Line
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A great action movie, with not much of a storyline, that I highly recommend. Read More
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Pros: Alan Rickman, action, special effects
Cons: I'm thinking
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Great special effects for its time, tons of action, great cast especially Alan Rickman. Read More
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