Die Hard (1988)
NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.
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Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.
The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
Blistering performances.
30 years ago this week Fox released a movie called Die hard that became a punchline for Die hard on a plane (die hard 2), die hard on a bus (speed), die hard on a boat (under siege 1 and 2 as well as speed 2), and so on. It also started a franchise that went beyond its source material (a book called Nothing Lasts Forever) and on to video games (Die Hard Trilogy and Die Hard Arcade), soundtracks, and several sequels which couldn't replicate the critical and commercial success of the first movie, which put Fox Plaza on the map. In the movie, Fox Plaza is Nakatomi Plaza, a tower that's under siege by German terrorists. John McClaine, played by Bruce Willis in his first ever movie (fresh from TV series moonlighting), must fight the odds to defeat Hans Gruber (the late Alan Rickman) and in the end knock him off the buldiing in a free fall!!!! Die Hard, while it was released during the summer of 1988, is actually set in Christmas, making this a Christmas movie that's not for kiddies given its R rating.
The film that made Bruce Willis into an international A list star. Die hard is one of the best action movies ever made and John Mctiernen who is often forgotten is fantastic in his direction. This was during his sweet phase when he also made another popular action film- Predator. Alan Rickman is amazing as Hans Gruber- you rarely see such evil villains anymore. Die Hard is often called a Christmas movie because it is set during that time, but you should see it right away.
'Die Hard (1989)' truly is the definitive action film. It is endlessly quotable, consistently entertaining, fantastically written, expertly directed, enthusiastically acted and an all around good time. Its only flaw is the occasionally obvious stunt double for Willis, which really is a minor gripe. It is easily one of my all time favourite films. An all-around classic. 10/10
This is a great action packed movie with lots of good acting from Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. I would totally recommend seeing this movie. It's one of the best films from its genre.Rating: A