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  Review by maria ★★★★½ 16

  john mcclane be walking around the nakatomi plaza barefoot like it’s a fucking quentin tarantino fantasy

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  Review by DirkH ★★★★★ 22

  Crackling fire in the fireplace.

  The soft glow, cast off by the lights in the Christmas tree.

  The smell of pine trees.

  The nostalgic ambiance created by Christmas decorations.

  The promise of a scrumptious and indulgent Christmas dinner.

  Watching Bruce Willis violently kill people on a lazy afternoon.

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  Review by Colin the dude ★★★★★ 44

  A simple fact: action movies have been neutered, half-baked, half-written and served cold for children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Die Hard has aged into a lost art. It has a wholly original, unpredictable screenplay, crisp with sharp dialogue matched with badass line delivery through the mouths of believable human characters (This sentence alone cannot be attributed to a single modern action film). There is a tight plot that gradually escalates, accumulating ZERO gaps in logic equaling to not a single moment of frustration for the viewer.

  If that wasn't enough, there is a seamless camera. The lighting is impeccable. The editing is celestial. The Christmas theme ingenious. The music is thunderous joy. The pacing is a genre blueprint. The f/x…

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  Review by k(arst)en ★★★★ 5

  This movie really made me think a lot about how movies really shouldn’t have to make you think a lot. This is one of those that proves you really don't have to say SHIT to make an entertaining film. The editing, camerawork, performances, and direction are all on the same page with what they wanted this movie to be. Nice way to start the day. Merry xmas <3

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  Review by ciara ★★★★★ 5

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  my mum always says it’s not christmas until hans gruber falls off the nakatomi plaza

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  Review by Roberto_ ★★★★ 2

  who would win?

  twelve nasty terrorists vs one barefoot boi

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  Review by #1 gizmo fan ★★★★★ 3

  this movie is a christmas miracle

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  Review by Matthew Christman ★★★★½ 4

  Die Hard is the film equivalent of how ancient Roman cement structures still stand 2000 years later but modern concrete dissolves within two generations.

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  Review by YI JIAN ★★★★½ 2

  NOW

  I HAVE A

  MACHINE GUN

  HO-HO-HO

  
  
  

  John McClane is a Christmas miracle.

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  Review by DirkH ★★★★★ 27

  This film has done for the action genre what viagra has done for old men.

  Stars: 6/5

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  Review by Jonathan White ★★★★ 53

  This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  Warning! Contains spoilers … and rhymes … and grammatical abominations.

  
  
  

  It’s late in December; again I must rhyme;
  Becoming tradition at cold Christmastime.
  It's Action film Friday; so what’s on the card?
  There’s no other option; it must be Die Hard.

  White knuckle McClane dislikes travel by air;
  On landing evacuates quick with his bear
  A party’s afoot; the firm’s Christmas affair;
  Where ex Ms. McClane awaits John to be there.

  Argyle, John’s ride, tries to draw out his fare;
  While John prefers silence; decides to forbear.
  Argyle’s heart is to John quite apparent;
  Offers to wait; 'case reunion goes errant.

  Off on the wrong foot; Holly’s name now maiden;
  Puts John in a funk; his spirit is laden.
  A…

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  Review by SilentDawn ★★★★★ 11

  Part Eight of A Very Merry Christmas Challenge

  A Recipe For The Perfect Action Film:

  Step 1:

  -Get Bruce Willis.

  Step 2:

  -Write a cracking and streamlined script full of character and variation.

  Step 3:

  -Provide a setting that's memorable and visually interesting.

  Step 4:

  -Find exceptional supporting performers including Severus Snape and Reginald VelJohnson.

  Step 5:

  -Allow ample time for build-up, character details, and the increasing of tension.

  Step 6:

  -When shit hits the fan, don't let up until the credits roll.

  Step 7:

  -Give the hero the bare essentials at the beginning of his situation, don't let him be a one-man-army from the start.

  Step 8:

  -Quotable lines need to be plentiful.

  Examples:
  - "Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker"
  - "No…