Die Hard
(1988),
Director: John McTiernan,
rated R for language,
violence 40
Stories Of Sheer Adventure!
 Starring:
Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Gudunov,
Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, De'voreaux White, Paul
Gleason, William Atherton
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
DML Top 50
#47 -
Dad's Full (Spoiler) Review
and Deep Dive of Die Hard
"Do you really think you
have a chance against us, Mister Cowboy?" - Hans Gruber
Why watch this?
It's the action film by which all action films are compared.
Plot Summary:
This crime story centers on New York City cop John McClane, who
travels to Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his estranged
wife and their children. While attending his wife's company
Christmas party at the Nakatomi high-rise, criminals take over
the building and hold everyone hostage, except for McClane who
escapes detection. He then must single-handedly fight the
criminals to save the hostages, including his wife.
Dad's Preview: The
real genius (beside loveable, compelling lead actors;
interesting supporting characters; a creative, fresh plot;
perfect pacing; breath-taking special effects) is the
relationship between the hero, NYC cop John McClane, and the criminal
mastermind, Hans Gruber. It drives everything and both are equally
charismatic and complex. It's action film 101 - and Die Hard is
teaching the class.

Gordon
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