DIE HARD (1988) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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- DIE HARD (1988) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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It was Alan Rickman's first film role, he was a stage actor before he played Hans Gruber. Rest in Peace, Legend.
Rickman**
@@wolfsbane-rw7um thanks
@@jamessutton3461 No worries :)
He will be forever missed, I love him in all of the movies he's been in
The black guy villain also died last week so show him some love too.
55:19 Amber: "Okay, there's supposed to be twelve *days* of Christmas, not twelve people *DIE* on Christmas!" One of your best lines ever, my friend! 😂
Which proves once and for all that its a Christmas movie!
John McClane couldnt have said it better!
When Jordan says, "I appreciate y'all for this, this is my type of movie", the look Amber gives you is priceless😂
For 35 years I've been telling everybody that security henchman looked like Huey Lewis. You picking up on it right away just made my day! 🙂
Me, too!
Haha, same here!
I've ALWAYS thought the same!! Are we sure it's not him? 😂
I remember thinking he looked like Huey Lewis in the movie theater when this film debuted (and Huey was hugely popular back then).
Yep, from the time I first saw this at the theatres, and all 20 or so times I've seen it since, I always thought he looked like Huey.
This is definitely a Christmas movie. The movie starts with a Christmas song and ends with a Christmas song. It takes place at a Christmas party
I mean, how can you not feel grateful to see your family again and exchange gifts after watching this movie? Best Christmas movie ever! Lol :)
Also the whole plot depends on the Christmas movie which means the building is mostly empty.
But released in July,,,,,like all Christmas movies LOL
I was 19 years old when Die Hard was released and had the pleasure of seeing it in a packed theater. I remember it to this day...I've never seen an audience have as strong a reaction to any movie. When Officer Powell shot the bad guy at the end the entire audience erupted in cheers. This is one of those movies that needs to be seen in a theater to feel the full impact.
Seriously! When this came out, it really raised the bar for action films. Me and my friends were blown away watching it in the theater.
Yeah I remember everybody leaving the theater saying yippe ki ya muthafka 😂😂😂😂. I was like 12 and it was so funny to me.
OMG same here. The audience went nuts!
Same! Was crazy in the cinema. So good.
Absolutely right! The crowd makes it so much better
Alan Rickman's performance for me is what transformed this from an enjoyable thriller into a must see experience.
Alan Rickman was excellent as the bad guy in this movie!
@@janispayne5570 And in Robin Hood, among a number of other great roles.
@@MsAppassionata Really diverse actor. Also great in the movie Dogma with Affleck and Damon.
Cool Fact: In Alan Rickman's fall the stunt-crew told him they were going to drop him on the count of 3, but instead just released him and his reaction was genuine terror!! 😆
Iconic villain. Incredible actor.
"You're more than your mistake."
Such an off the cuff side remark, yet such a powerful statement. I love watching your reaction videos because your attitude toward everything shows what kind of people you are, and I'm totally here for it.
👆 Thank you for saying so. This is a perfect moment that distinguishes their channel and has made me a fan of their reactions.
Well said, and I totally agree!
That was a great remark, by Amber.........the intensity of their reactions, how sucked into it they get and their assumptions of what's happening and whet's GOING to happen crack me up....but it's also kind of endearing!
Alan's role as Sheriff of Nottingham in Kevin Costner's "Prince of Thieves" was a scene stealing showstopper - He commanded every scene he was in & delivered the classic line "Cancel Christmas" A bunch of folks think he should have been nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor!!!!!
Karl was played by Alexander Gudunov, who was a Russian ballet dancer, which is why he could do those drop kicks in the fight scenes so well.
You should totally review "Witness" with Kelly McGillis and Harrison Ford. Alex Gudunov was in that one too.
RIP
Alexander Godunov
(1949-1995)
Dancers always do those moves SO well!! Case in point, Baryshnikov in the movie White Knights
@@maryrichardson1318 "Witness" was also Viggo Mortensen's first movie role. He played Gudunov's brother.
The actor that played Hans Gruber is Alan Rickman, who also plays Professor Snape in the Harry Potter movies. The scene where Hans was hanging out the window, they dropped him before they told him they would, so that look of shock & fear on his face was quite real as Alan is afraid of heights 😳
He Was, not Is.
He also plays the villain in Quigley Down Under which is a pretty awesome western they might like.
By Grabthar's Hammer, by the suns of Warvan, you shall be avenged!
@@jimhsfbay 🤣
Also the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (“I’m going cut your heart out with a spoon!”) and a dry wit, sarcastic Metatron in Dogma (“Prophets. in a manner of speaking... two of them. The one who speaks... and he will, at great lengths, whether you want him to or not... will make mention of himself as a prophet. The other one... well... doesn't speak. He's the quiet type.”)
One other that doesn’t get a lot of attention is Bottle Shock. I mention it because the movie is good, it’s about how America broke into the international wine scene in the 70s. None of the actors or characters stand out in an OMG way, but the story is watch-worthy.
Die Hard is one of the best Christmas movies. John McClane still being alive is a Christmas miracle
Everyone knows that there are two kinds of people. Those who believe that Die Hard is a Christmas movie and those who are wrong.
and then there are assholes who don't know shit
Imo in order to classify as a Christmas movie there has to be 3 things: a Christmas tree, Christmas music and Christmas decorations. This movie has all 3. So I'm sorry but this is and always will be a Christmas movie.
@@Michaelmyersbae & it had many Christmas references throughout the movie, it wasn't just an afterthought but it was fully integrated all the way down to the Christmas tape used for the gun
My joke when defending it being a Christmas movie is the only way it could be more Christmas-ey is if Santa Close parachuted onto Nakatomi Plaza himself and gave John McClane a rocket launcher
Lethal Weapon is also a Christmas movie 🎄
Before Bruce Willis was cast in Die Hard he was known for his lead roll in the TV series "Moonlighting." so it was kind of a shock to all of us at the time to see him play the wise cracking, no holds bar, get the job done no matter what John McClane. and we loved it! :) great script, great direction, great acting all around.
Yes, Bruce was known for his comedic acting before this movie. It similar to when Micheal Keaton was cast as Batman.
@@Caseytify I still think that Micheal Keaton was the best Batman. damn George (Gloomy) for thinking he could ever be "Batman!" he was the worst of them all.
Yep - and Bruce was sorta fading as a comedic personality. Folks were starting to get sick of him - he was singing in that dumb band as "Bruno" or whatever...then he did those hideoous Seagrams Golden Wine Coolers commercials...Holy shit - treat yourself if you are not old enough to see that train wreck.
But Bruce pulled off a monster comeback or at least turn in appeal by crushing Die Hard..
I think that's why this movie works so well compared to the sequels. In this one, John's just a guy. A cop, yeah, but not a super cop, not a super hero. He's just an average guy put in an extreme situation. And they cast a guy known for comedy, not action.
@@Windupchronic True. then with the sequels of the writers having to "up the stakes" more each time, is Typical of average writers. to the point that by Die Hard 23, John is dealing with a real god. that is average writing for increased stakes. not that great thinking of writing. now Tom Clancy would be a writer that would have done John right in the sequels.
This movie, ladies and gentleman, is just one more reason why the 80's were AWESOME.
This was Bruce's first film.
He had been on a tv show called "Moonlighting". He was mostly a comedic actor, not an action star.
This movie was so popular, it made him an action movie star ⭐.
This was not Bruce Willis‘s first film
It was his break-out role, but not his first movie. I loved Moonlighting though
He was also a bartender before a ting which makes me laugh at the bartender line.
@@tolegonianfella5423 huh. You are correct, I just googled it.
He was in two movies prior to this one.
Never heard of or saw either one.
Not Bruce's first film. He had roles in other movies before this. His first leading role was in Blake Edwards's "Blind Date" a dark comedy and then he was in Sunset with James Garner. Yes, Die Hard did make him a bonafide movie star and put him on a different level.
The look of fear as Hans fell at the end is genuine. Alan Rickman was afraid of heights and was dropped from height onto a pad for the shot. However the director didn't count to 3 as promised, he just dropped him, to get a more realistic shot.
Bet Rickman was pissed. 8I
Hans Gruber was such an iconic role for Alan Richman. He was British and had a thick British accent you would never know from the way he played this character.
So glad you guys finally decided to watch this. Christmas movie or not this is one of the greatest action movies of the 80's (a decade chock full of them). You've been missing out.
Sadly, you're correct, Bruce Willis has aphasia, which is a brain disease and had to retire from acting.
Of course it's a Christmas movie. The first real song is about Christmas!!
Agreed this is definitely a Christmas movie
So not a Christmas movie-music doesn’t make it one.
Christmas movie because the whole reason he's there is Christmas
@@phillyphan1225 It's so clearly a Christmas movie... It's idiots like you that think it's just the theme/music that makes it one...
The fact that the heist was specifically planned around the Christmas eve party makes the fact that it was Christmas pivotal to the plot, therefore this is a Christmas movie
Just because it was planned around the party doesn't make it a Christmas movie. It had nothing to do with the meaning or the spirit of Christmas. Them planning to steal the money around the Christmas party had more to do with easier access to the vault and less security not the holiday itself.
Also the ending of the hinges on him finding a roll of Christmas packing tape to conceal the pistol. The final line of the film is "If this is their idea of Christmas then I gotta be here for New Years" followed by "Let it Snow" playing over the end credits.
The Christmas miracle of this movie is Al learning to kill again!
It's not a Christmas movie because it doesn't have any Christmas themes or messages. Christmas is a backdrop.
@@lirpa2300 technically it’s not because it was planned around a Christmas party. John is there to mend ways with his ex-wife, to get back with his kids. Not to mention, he’s trying to improve what he used to be.
I like to give props to the actor playing Ellis. Cocaine tends to have 1 of 2 effects, either you get really paranoid or really arrogant. Ellis 's character was arrogant to begin with, so I thought he played it well. Also props to him for not giving up Holly.
Edit: Also, when Al says he shot a kid, I like to think it was Urkle.
Theres actually a theory that the whole urkle universe is al's nightmares after shooting the kid.
As far as Hans; this was one of Alan Rickman's first big US blockbuster movie. After this; people knew his name, and would go on to appear in movie films, of various genres. By the time he was Prof. Snape; there wasn't a people who didn't know the brilliance of Alan Rickman. He died a legend; and his performances can not be topped. RIP
Especially on "Galaxy Quest"!!!
@@encrypter46 And Blow Dry
One of the best villain portrayals EVER.
@@encrypter46 Don't forget Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves".
And " DOGMA"!
This film introduced me to Alan Rickman (as Hans Gruber) and started a love affair (well, one-sided, anyway) that ended only with his death. What a superb talent. You may have recognized him as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series, among other memorable roles.
@--Rob_SquadMovieReactions Only Indians use telegram you scammer, at least use a site Americans would use you imbecile.
Prince of thieves. Great villain!
@@henriklarsson5221 "...and cancel Christmas!" :D
@@LisaH776 "Why a spoon cousin?" :F
My favorite movie he stars in is Quigley down under with Tom Sellick in the title role.
At the time Die Hard was made, I worked across the street from the Fox Tower in Century City. We were treated to crashed helicopters and fake carnage for weeks during filming. We received screening passes and a group of co-workers went to the sneak preview. We had a blast and knew we were watching a blockbuster in the making. Two weeks later while attending an event, Grand Bush (Agent Johnson #2) was there and I let him know I had seen the movie and it was a certifiable hit. He was so happy and thanked me. To this day, I watch Die Hard every Christmas!!! It is a Christmas movie!!! LOL
To those who watched season 4 of Stranger Things, the stoner guy in ST named Argyle was in tribute to the Argyle in Die Hard (he's the guy driving the Limo). Also, the bad guy in the glasses and was the computer geek passed away a week ago. Clarence Gilyard. People might have recognized him in Walker, Texas Ranger.
The blonde haired right hand man to Gruber was Alexander Godunov who played one of the main Amish guys in Witness and the police chief was Paul Gleason from Breakfast Club.
That’s the show! God all these years I knew I knew him from something else but I never watched that much of Walker, Texas Ranger. Apparently enough but it’s good to finally have a definite answer.
i was wondering about Argyle from Stranger Things, and if there was an intentional link to the character in Die Hard.
Oh! I did not know that!! I always loved Trivette!! They were a phenomenal team! That’s so sad. RIP Clarence ❤️
@@ericwillison4011 Witness is a great movie !
this movie was the first for Alan Rickman, who was a Shakespearean actor before; his big breakout role. and for Bruce Willis, who had been on TV in a 1980's comedy series called Moonlighting, this put him in the spotlight as an action star.
In the original movie poster they hid both the lead actors, it just featured the building.
@dick trickle 😅😂😂
"It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza"😁
I love the line “Come out to the coast. We’ll have some laughs!” I use it every once in a while and so few people realize where it’s from.
it's known in my family.. along with the fists with your feet (which actually works!)!
Die Hard 2 and Die Hard With a Vengeance are also worth checking out. For sure. And yes, you are correct - Paul Gleason (the captain) did play the principal in The Breakfast Club... and Mr. Beeks in Trading Places. You might also recognize William Atherton (the obnoxious reporter) who played the equally obnoxious EPA guy in Ghostbusters who tried to shut them down.
Fun fact: when the producers hired Bruce Willis, a tv actor whose first two films were box office bombs, they paid him $5 million for this role, which at the time put him as one the highest paid actor in the industry. There was almost universal backlash from the Hollywood & Media press. This was unheard of and an extremely risky gamble, as Willis was known as a tv comedian, not an action star. The producers declared that they had faith in Willis as an action star and that he was worth that salary. They were proven right as Die Hard became a huge box office hit and established Bruce Willis as a bonafide action star.
This movie changed the action genre. One of the best and Yes it is a Christmas movie.
Y’all remember that they used to be released as summer blockbusters, right?!
Unlike Trading Places, Christmas is absolutely central to the story of this movie. Of course it's a Christmas movie. Bruce Willis even has a Jimmy Stewart character arc (though Jimmy definitely had a lower kill count.)
Christmas is no less critical to the plot of Die Hard than it is to It's a Wonderful Life or Home Alone.
@@paulpeterson4216 I really do hope they watch Jimmy Stewart in Harvey one of these days. Yes, it's a slow-paced movie, but such a sweet, heart-warming film.:)
I really get the feeling that this "it's a Christmas movie" trend is just widespread trolling. I mean first it was "it's 2022! Anybody still listening to this!?!" What's the next dumb thing?
The computer geek in this movie is Clarence Gilyard Jr. He was Sundown in Top Gun as well as other movies and TV shows. Sadly he passed away about a month or so ago.
Fun fact: This was Hollywood’s first gamble on Bruce Willis after the end of the popular television series “Moonlighting”. The movie studio didn’t have much confidence on the audience draw Bruce would have and all of the original movie posters did not have his image. It only had the bold letters of “Die Hard” with an image of the building blowing up.
Amber & Jay, so good to see you react to this classic!
Here are some other Bruce Willis movies to check out...Die Hard 2 (1990), The Last Boy Scout (1991), Pulp Fiction (1994), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), The Fifth Element (1997) and, Sin City (2005).
Nooooo!! No more bruce willis!!
Hudson Hawk also!
The 5th Element is the next one to review!!!!
yes, the fifth element , i love that movie!
@@roguealien looking forward to that
Your kids are lucky to have parents who believe “You’re more than your mistake” You teach good life lessons.
@@ianmeredith7969 I stand grammatically corrected. Surprised I missed it.
I think this movie set a new standard for action heroes. Before, they were invincible muscle men that never got beat up and they were so badass they skewed the odds.
Maclaine was out of his element, unprepared, caught in a strange place facing daunting odds. During the movie, he gets beat up, outmaneuvered, bloodied, and even runs out of ammo. And he still manages to win the day and save people. It sure was refreshing to see.
I think it was a first.
I saw this in the theater summer of 1988 and it was one of those movie experiences you never forget. To this day, still one of the 3 or 5 greatest action movies of all time.
I think what made it such a game changer is Bruce seemed like such an average guy compared to Stallone or Arnold to see him just winning on grit alone was amazing
In 88 I think I paid 4 times to see it through out the summer
Yep! The crowd I saw it with couldn't stay seated. They were jumping up and down, shouting, pumping their fists and cheering. It was incredible.
@@Grimm299 the producers initially didn’t want Bruce for the role. At the time he was more well known for comedic roles (people made a similar argument about Michael Keaton in the 1989 Batman movie). Everyone was very surprised at how well Bruce did in the role after it came out.
I had also heard a rumour that this movie was originally going to star Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it was going to be a sequel to his 1986 hit movie “Commando”. I don’t know for sure if that’s true or not, but one of the countries that Hans mentioned in his list of demands was Val Verda, which was the fictional Central American country where Arnold was supposed to go to and assassinate the president in “Commando”, which means that “Die Hard” and “Commando” are in the same fictional cinematic universe.
@@Grimm299when a friend told me to watch the new “Bruce Willis” movie, I was like wtf? The comedy actor who does the cringey Seagram’s commercials? This movie changed his career and launched a whole new genre of film. McTiernan was a genius filmmaker.
40:25, I love that smile on Holly’s face when she realizes John is still alive. It’s part amusement, hope and a lot of pride.
Despite all odds her man was still out there in fight and kicking butt.
Your reaction is a tribute to how great this movie is. You laugh when they want you to laugh you are anxious when they want to to be anxious, you are guessing what happens next just like they plan. You hate the guy you’re meant to hate. Everything the writers wanted this movie to be it is and your reaction shows that. There’s a reason this movie is still great 30 years later.
This was Alan Rickman's first movie and he was brilliant. There several movies that Alan Rickman is in where he steals the show. RIP Alan Rickman. Such a classic movie. No CGI makes it feel more real. Awesome reaction.
The explosion in the lobby is not real. It's an effect they added in post. The building was a working office building with people inside while they filmed.
Fun Fact: The scene when Alan Rickman gets dropped out of the window, they had him up above an air bag and they said "we'll count to three and drop you", but they dropped him on "2" so that look of surprise on his face is genuine.
Also, prior to "Die Hard", Bruce Willis was best-known for a TV show called "Moonlighting" where he played a private detective with Cybill Shephard and the same kind hard-boiled snark he displayed in the this movie. Die Hard really made his career.
I remember Moonlighting. They were shows I grew up with, along with Miami Vice, SWAT and Hawaii 5.0. He was a tv star. This movie catapulted him to superstardom.
Wait, so it wasn’t Blind Date that made him a movie star, lol
@@sentinelmortgagecorp4291 Be nice 😂
@@BJBee 😉
@@BJBee hell yeah dad and all the kids religiously watched it
Hans Gruber, Allen Rickman, my favorite villain, next to Darth Vader. Rick was my favorite actor after this movie. RIP, Rick. His role in Galaxy Quest was memorable.
The best part about Christmas is that everyone is reacting to Die Hard. No, I'm not tired of watching reactions. Each one is different. Everyone has a unique perspective. And this is an excellent movie.
That's the best part? You aren't celebrating it correctly then. FAMILY is the best part. 🙄
@@richruksenas5992 Jesus is the best part;)
@@jannathompson2262 You are right.
@@richruksenas5992 ❤️
The two songs featured were Run DMC "Christmas in Hollis", and Stevie Wonder "Skeletons". Both were huge hits around 1987.
The interesting thing about this movie, is that it was Bruce Willis's first real movie role, after becoming well-known for his TV role as a jokester private investigator on "Moonlighting".
So this movie took him from "comic relief" to full-blown action hero!
Yes, that is the Principal from The Breakfast Club he's also in Trading Places. The bad guy, Hans Gruber, was also in Harry Potter as Severus Snape. There is 5 of these movies and they are all good. The fact Amber wanted to reach through the screen and strangle someone really put a smile on my face.
There is a constant argument over the "it is" or "it isn't" a Christmas Movie. Christmas isn't Christmas without one of the Die Hard movies!
I worked with Paul Gleason (The Principal) on a WB show many moons ago. He was such a great guy. I was really bummed about learn of his passing back in 06. RIP
He also played as the sheriff in Robin hood or Robin hood men and tights and this is a christmas movie for dads the best
@@chriscaudill5694 Another good film of his was Truly, Madly, Deeply.
"He kinda looks like Huey Lewis."
Thank you! I've thought that since I first saw this movie as a kid, and I've never heard anyone else say it.
Great reaction.
I saw someone claim on another reaction video that it WAS Huey Lewis! 😂
Definitely not Huey - actor's name is Dennis Hayden but he was always referred to as the guy who looks like Huey Lewis
It’s the oldest Christmas movie trope there is, getting home to family for Christmas.. It’s starts that way, it ends that way..
It’s a Christmas movie..
Absolutely a christmas movie. And one of the best actions movies ever. Seen it dozens of times. Bruce Willis way of saying Haaans always cracks me up.
(Those 640 million would be 1,5 billion dollars today due to inflation)
No not definitely. A Christmas movie is about the subject of Christmas. This movie was not about Christmas. It's a heist movie.
@@e.jamesshepard7183 Agreed. Just because it takes place during a Christmas party, doesn't make it a Christmas movie. This movie was an action movie that could have taken place at any time of the year without drastically changing the storyline.
@@e.jamesshepard7183 Yes a heist was part of the story, Hans was just the Grinch in this Christmas story. Its set at Christmas time at a Christmas Eve party, the whole sound track is Christmas songs, you have a man coming home to reunite with his wife and kids for Christmas and that love for family wins out over greed! I mean A wonderful life is a Christmas movie and only the ending of the movie shows it's Christmas.
@@julesb1970 maybe get a degree in critical thinking and learn logical fallacies. Your feeble attempt at manipulating the story to justify your opinion is laughable. The heist is the reason for everything not some. Christmas is the background.
@@e.jamesshepard7183 Wow, could you be any more rude or ignorant with such a reply, chill out dude it's just a fun debate, who pissed in your corn flakes! 🙄 Also the screenwriter
Steven E de Souza said it is a Christmas movie, so I'm gonna go with him not some rude random person like you.
It's definitely a Christmas movie, as all my family watches it at Christmas 🎄
I remember the first time I saw it in the cinema...we were on hols & no idea what the movie was about (it was the only thing on in our timeslot) & I remember feeling absolutely exhausted when we left the cinema...such a great action movie.
It changed Bruce Willis's career because up until this, he had just been known on TV for the hit show Moonlighting.
And now you have Die Hard 2, 3, 4 & 5 to watch.
What is hols?
Well, at least Die Hard 2 & 3. Quite frankly they wouldn’t miss much if they were to skip everything after Part 3.
@@Verlopil "Hols" is short for Holidays
@@Verlopil "Hols" is short for "Holidays" in Australia 🇦🇺
@@Thundarr100 I didn't hate 4, but yes, 5 was rubbish
For those who are interested: The term “Yippee-ki-yah” was first used by singer Bing Crosby in his song “I’m An Old Cowhand”back in the 1930’s. It was later popularized by Roy Rogers in his show from the 1950’s. That’s where McClane heard it.
I think the constant sensation of suspense throughout the movie, in every scene, is what makes this movie a classic!
And this movie script was being written as they were filming it. Most days the actors got the script with almost no time to rehearse.
Alan Rickman (Hans) was legendary. The way he delivered his limes was incomparable. Every role he played was iconic, from Prof. Snape in Harry Potter to Sheriff of Nottingham in Prince of Thieves. He was a one-in-a-lifetime actor. A great loss
Love Actually too
It's funny he was so good and this was his first movie ever,also was amazing in Robinhood prince of thieves.
A late starter, but made his mark nonetheless. He will probably always be best remembered as Snape (which nobody could've done better), but I hope audiences remember him for more than that
@@cornievandermerwe4152 naw I'd say he is more remembered for this than harry Potter,although it depends on age if u are 40 or older than this but gen z or millennials it would definitely be potter
@@ericseitzler81 I am 40+ 😉, so I do know Hans, but I have a late teen daughter, so Snape is a firm favorite. My best is still Sheriff of Nottingham: I'm going to cut your heart out with a ssssspoon!"
Die Hard isn't exactly the typical romantic christmas movie but never the less it's a must-see holiday classic in my house. The action cuts through all the sappy romance and the little mixed in comedic touches are just *chef's kiss*
The acting was so great throughout the film. It's a great film and made Bruce Willis' career.
Lethal Weapon with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover is another great film. Also set at Christmas. Their partnership and the way they work together is brilliant!
Yes, another great action flick... and funny too
@KenClan YES! And funny thing is, I'm reading this comment while LW4 is currently on in the background! I'm so hoping Rob Squad adds all of the Lethal Weapon's to their list!
@@jbeannie90 4 was terrible though…Chris rock ugh…
Before Die Hard Bruce Willis was a well known TV comedy actor, after a well known action movie star
@@johnmarcey7176 Fair enough. I definitely don't think 4 is great, but I don't mind it. I'm partial to 2 and 3, with the additions of Joe Pesci and Rene Russo, respectively. I love Pesci as Leo Getz!
I definitely consider this to be a Christmas movie.
1) It takes place on Christmas Eve.
2) It takes place at an office Christmas party.
3) The whole reason why John MacLean was in LA at all was to be with his wife and kids during the holiday.
4) There was Christmas music at the beginning and end of the movie.
5) John’s wife’s name was Holly (as in “Deck the halls with boughs of . . .”)
6) The sheer fact that MacLean managed to survive, let alone defeat the terrorists, was nothing short of a Christmas miracle.
Alexander Gudonov (Karl) was a lead ballet dancer from the Russian Bolshoi theater who had defected to the West. This was one of two movies he appeared in. The other was Witness, which featured Harrison Ford, Danny Glover, and Kelly McGuinness.
Its absolutely a christmas movie! Its a movie about a separated couple dealing with challenges, finding the love for each other again through those challenges and at the end their family is united for christmas! As a bonus, heartfelt new friendship formed on the side.
THE Christmas movie;)
Their trivial problems put into perspective….
My FAVOTITE Christmas movie!! and you gotta love Argyle, the Chauffer!!
And it "snowed" as the end.
NOT a Christmas movie.
Hans was played by Alan Rickman, one of my favorite actors. He has played a wide range of roles and excelled in every one I've ever seen. I won't try to go into all of them, but he was in the Harry Potter movies and in Galaxy Quest with Tim Allen, a really fun film.
RIP Alan Rickman
Have you seen Truly, Madly, Deeply?
@@bethcushway458 No, I haven't. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@sagittarian1955 you're welcome. Get your tissues ready because it'll make you cry your eyes out. His friends said that character was closest to the real him ❤️
Quest is the best Star Trek Movie:-)
I am so glad you covered this. I loved these movies. Alan Rickman was such a great actor. RIP
Paul Gleason (RIP 2006), is the actor you recognize from, The Breakfast Club. He also played, Clarence Beeks, in the movie, Trading Places. Clarence Beeks, was the man doing the Duke's dirty work.
Happy you guys are catching up on all the classic movies, I grew up with. Can't wait to see what's to come in 2023!
Amber; I was worried about you when this movie started. It was good to see you relax as the movie went on, and even see you really start to get into, the suspense & the action.
Well done!👏🏼 Have a great weekend! Happy New Year!🎉
Movie Suggestions:
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
The Karate Kid (1984)
Better Off Dead (1985)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Great suggestions!!!!
You should recognize the reporter too (William Atherton). He played the jerk from the EPA in Ghostbusters who made them release all the spirits they’d captured. Both he & Paul Gleason were kind’ve the go-to guys in the ‘80s when you needed a real SOB everyone in the audience just wanted to smack. Having both of them in the same movie, playing the same kind of guys, was pretty cool.
@@kristiedale3393 Thanks!😊
A clever move was to have Hans obscured by elevator roof grating while John was above taking noites. A shout out to Argyle living his best life while the building was being taken over by Hans & co. Great to hear Run DMC xmas rap at the start of the movie.
Oh this was one of my daddy’s favorite knowing he was dying we watched this movie everyday for 3 months …. I still watch this every time it comes on and laugh at the memories my dad and I made
Glad you enjoyed that. The late Alan Rickman was a brilliant actor and managed to put much comedic affect into his bad guy roles. Since you're about due for another western, perhaps "Quigley Down Under" with him and Tom Selleck. Excellent all around with memorable one liners and an unlikely love story.
I was gonna suggest that.
Also, check out Alan in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
That's one of my favorite movies.
@@krbowles9656 Another great evil role in which he stirred comedic elements.
Yes, Quigley is a great Australian western.
This is a great Christmas movie. I’ve seen it a million times and it never gets old.
Not a Christmas movie, just happened to come out around Christmas.
#trancersisachristmasmovie
@@GinaPressley they were actually summer blockbusters, but they used to come out for rent on VHS around Christmas.
@@GinaPressley It's a Christmas movie.
A million times? I wish I had 2,200,000 hours of free time to watch a movie. 😉
You know those moments when you see a movie preview, and you say to yourself, "Oh, I've got to see this movie!"? When they showed the clip of him jumping off the roof when the bomb when off, that's what did it for me. I knew I had to go see this movie then. BTW, Die Hard historic in that it forever upped the anti for action films made in the U.S. It set a new high bar for action films.
Lethal Weapon is a great Christmas action movie too, and Die Hard 2 and 3 are "must watch" once the first one reels you in.
Absolutely agree, tho I'm not a big fan of 2 but LOVED 3. Agree about Lethal Weapon (1) as Xmas movie, which came out prior to Die Hard. And before THAT was First Blood (Rambo) which was also set at Christmas time.
I actually think Die Hard 3 is just as good as the first one. It was just so well done.
@spirittammyk totally agree. A lot more character development and loved the tie in to Hans Gruber. And the plot line was more in-depth
Die Hard 3 is not a Christmas movie but was definitely as good, if not better than the first two.
Yes to Lethal Weapon!
This is my favorite Christmas movie, I watch it every year...LOL! There's a saying amongst Die Hard fans, "It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls out of Nakatomi Plaza"! Glad you guys liked it so much.
It's amazing to watch you guys see this flick for the first time, from someone who's been loving this whole series for three decades.
Great reaction you two. I loved Amber's reaction. "I really don't like this guy." Several scenes later bad guy she doesn't like gets punched in the face. Amber, "Yes that guy needed punched." Her facial expressions alone had me laughing so hard.
What I love most about this is redemption the spirit of what Christmas is. Holly was amazing woman who knew what her husband was doing and still had guts to remain silent. She grew to see the why she fell in love with her husband (Holly was very loyal and understood what her husband was doing). John grew to see the why he loved his wife so much and that her dreams matter too and he needed to support her as she him. It is two-way street like ALL marriages.
Al and John's relationship is what you could call a soldier's bond. This movie showed race/creed don't matter we are human beings. Al knows being a cop what John is facing, and he is doing it alone. Al was paramount in John's success. John needed support of Al.
The movie broke mold because it did not start a perfectly built man, but an average man (cop) thrust into extraordinary situation, and he had to rely on his training and instincts to survive.
Indeed! ❤
Fabulous comment 👌 👍 👏 😀 ❤️
Well said. I couldn’t have said anything better than that. 😊
I think that's part of the appeal of John McClane. Yes he's in good shape but the average guy can imagine getting into as good a shape as John if they hit the gym hard unlike Arnold or Stallone
Are you having a stroke?
Y’all are the first reactors that I’ve been waiting to hear what I said back in ‘88, “doesn’t that guy look like Huey Lewis?” 😂😂😂
Amber’s reaction at “I appreciate y’all for this and this is my type of movie.” I’m 💀😂
I’ve been making the same Huey comment since 1988 too! Glad Jay picked up on it too. 🥳🎅🏼🎄
@@Divamarja_CA Haha, I'm glad, too. Now, I'm on a reactor to pick up Huey Lewis on Back To The Future, lol.
I've heard it from a couple of tohers. It also shows up in the riff that Rifftrax did for Die hard many years ago.
The line where Ellis calls Hans Bubby is improvised so Hans's reaction was genuine.
I'm old enough to remember when this movie first came out. If people today still find this movie entertaining, it must be an all time classic.
Just like "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968), "Star Wars" (1977), "Alien" (1979, and "Terminator" (1984). Movies where DFX/CGI was a future thing, and Practical Effects "keep these films real.";)
I vividly remember seeing this in the theatre when it came out. I think it was the first movie I saw where the audience was so into it-everyone was on the edge of their seat! When Holly punches the reporter at the end, the entire theatre stood up and cheered. Such a great movie & great reaction! If you haven’t seen Armageddon (also starring Bruce Willis and many other recognizable ppl), that was another movie that had the audience on their feet so if you’ve never seen it, it would be a great one to react to. Happy New Year! 🎉
I recall a similar experience with Die Hard 3. The audience was clapping, cheering, standing, etc. It was awesome.
funny how people on these channels are adults and literally have not heard all popular songs or seen all popular movies.
Yes I remember it to and I loved it and all the rest of the die hard movie but I love number 1&2 the best!
Thanks for watching this one, guys. It was a classic for sure. Since you do "Female Fridays" and movies are also on Fridays, you gotta give a nod to the ladies and watch something in a similar vein with a STRONG female lead. If you aren't currently a fan or familiar with Geena Davis, you will be after watching THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. This remains of my favorite action movies. Again, Christmas themed. Trust me, you'll thank me for this one. When I say she's good in this, she's seriously B A D A S S. And with cocky one-liners and Samuel L. Jackson for comedic relief.... MAN. Please watch it ASAP. Thanks for everything, hope you guys had fabulous holidays and Happy New Year! :)
The long Kiss Goodnight was a real positive surprise for me when I first watched it. I had not expected such a good entertainment. Here in Germany it is more a secret tip because its not so known much. But I love it.
This is one of the most equal quality action franchises of all time! Every Die Hard movie is good (except for the very last one in 2013). Great rabbit hole to go down. Enjoy!!
Totally agree this series (except for that abysmal 5th one) and lethal weapon are my 80's action jam💪💪🎇🎇
Agreed. Love the Die Hard franchise. :)
RIP Alan Rickman. Gone but never forgotten. He is fabulous in every single role he did.
I never considered Die Hard a Christmas movie because it was released in the summer. It just takes place during Christmas.
Didn't Alan Rickman star in Galaxy Quest ??? I'm pretty sure he did.
@@powerbadpowerbad Yes, he did.
One of the best casting choices in movie history.
The guy in the ambulance jus6 passed, and he was a great actor too. One show I liked him in was the old walker Texas ranger with Chuck norris
@@powerbadpowerbad He did indeed, brilliantly as ever. Another is Quigley Down Under. Both are movies I think these two would love!
There's a video out there explaining the psychology of understanding why Hans was in charge without even him saying a word. When he speaks it really solidifies that he is in charge. This film was a incredible way for the world to be introduced to the skill of Alan Rickman! And the look on Rickman's face when falling was genuine fear. The drop was higher than they told him and he didn't know it.
The villain, Hans, was played by the LEGEND Alan Rickman, one of my favorite actors. I loved him best in ALL of the Harry Potter movies, he was SUCH a great talent!
Karl was played by Alexander Godunov, who was actually Russian and was a ballet dancer before he began acting. he was also in a movie called *Witness* which stars Harrison Ford. Alan Rickman, who plays Hans, also played Snape in the Harry Potter movies. he was also in one of my favorite movies of all time, called *Truly, Madly, Deeply* which is sort of like Britain's answer to Ghost. and, he was in the Kevin Costner Robin Hood movie *Prince of Thieves* where he plays the Sheriff of Nottingham and Kevin plays Robin Hood. all great movies you guys should put on your list.
also, i personally don't think of Die Hard as a Christmas movie, since it came out in the middle of summer and it's not Christmas themed, so no, it's not a Christmas movie. anyway, loved your reaction! 🥰 have a happy new year!
As a 45yr old, I’ve fallen in love with your channel. I appreciate when your generation enjoy our music and movies. Thanks kids
If you didn't know, before Bruce Willis was a famous actor he was a bartender. That was an inside joke that everyone knew back then. Btw, Roy Rogers was the most famous of the TV cowboys, with his wife Dale and his horse Trigger (who he had stuffed!) Peace and Happy New Year! Oh, and Run-DMC were the Christmas rappers, great song!
You definitely need to see the 3rd installment. There is a connection to the first. Also Alan Rickman, Hans, was told at the scene where he falls to the ground. The director told Alan they would drop him on the count of 3. Instead it was on count of 1, the shocked look on his face was absolutely real!
RIP Clarence Gilyard, who played super nerd, Theo. Passed Nov 28th. Also, big ups and RIP to Alan Rickman (Hans) and Alexander Gudunov (Karl). Classic movie. All Day. Saw it in the theater.
After all these decades, still a top ten action movie of all time, and make no mistake about it, an overall all time film classic💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Die Hard IS a Christmas movie; the time of year, the songs, the family sentiment. And the "Ho-Ho-Ho" line. Let's give it to them. Great reaction again. Love your channel.
He saved the day using Christmas packaging tape
Don't forget a pregnant woman can't get a room and is sheltered out in the open.
It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza.
If Home Alone is a Christmas movie, then Die Hard is a Christmas movie. They're both have same plot. Kevin is a 12 year old John McClane. 😁
To add to this, his wife's name is HOLLY. Seriously.
The leader of this Band of Brothers is Alan Rickman aka Severus Snape on the Harry Potter Franchise.
The actor playing the LA police captain, played detention teacher on The Breakfast Club.
FYI ... There is a Die Hard 2 and a Die Hard (3) With a Vengeance.
One of my favorite movies! Always will be!! Glad you're checking it out!
Oh yeah Die Hard 2 and 3. Jay when you told Amber if someone took her you would go after them made my heart melt. You guys are the sweetest. Yes please watch the next few with us. Bruce Willis is ill but he is one of my favorite action heroes. I wish him all the best. 🥰🥰
The original was a common cop without any military training just surviving by his wits. By the last sequel, he became unkillable.
Note the actor that played Argyle (De'voreaux White) was in the Blues Brothers as the boy that Ray Charles shot at.
The tall guy that gets shot at the end, Karl, Alexander Godunov, wasn't an actor he was a ballet dancer. He toured with the Moscow Classical Ballet, in 1971 he joined the Bolshoi even being the Lead in Swan Lake, and was compared to Mikhail Barishnikov, for his looks and skill.
Al Leong (the Asian actor with the long hair and goatee) has a long career in action films and stands out in every one - Leathal Weapon Big Trouble in Little China, Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure (Genghis Khan), Scorpion King, Escape from LA, Action Jackson, Last Action Hero, and The Shadow as well as about 2 dozen TV shows.
Easily one of the best movie franchises of all time, not one bad movie in the whole series of Die Hard films. Please, Please, Please do the rest of the movies.
Bruce Willis never does a bad movie, he started ( as far as I know ) on a sitcom and shot to stardom and its totally deserved!
Lethal Weapon is another amazing franchise you should check out with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.
Thanks for sharing this guys,
P.S definitely a Christmas movie 🎬 😁😁😁
I could not disagree more, every one but the original was horrible
Willis was in a series called "Moonlighting", and this was is first starring role in a feature film.
And contrary to the grinch (grimm, whatever), they're all worth watching.
Probably the best action movie ever made.
There was a shot in this movie that is rumored to be the reason Bruce is half deaf. When he’s under the table shooting up into that guy. Great reaction
Yippee Kai yay! What a classic! I know you’re both going to love this. I’m going to tuck in now and enjoy watching your reaction!
the baddie Alan Rickman one of the finest actors to come from England, and much missed
Contracting and relaxing your feet is actually a recommended stress relief method. I was surprised when my therapist suggested it, and we both knew the Die Hard reference.
Also, yeah. Hanz Gruber once beat out the Grinch for the "villain you love to hate".
Best christmas movie ever🙌 brings back memories of sitting up late, eating lots of snacks og good food while watching this❤️
This movie was taking a big chance on Bruce Willis being an action star and it paid off. Huge franchise. Also the scene of Hans falling was real. They put him 30 feet up on a rope and said the would drop him on the count of 3 and then dropped him on 2. His reaction is totally real!
This moved Bruce Willis from tv comedies to movie action hero. Roy Rogers singing cowboy. Yippee ki yay based on Whoopie ti yi-yo cattle drive song by Roy. Happy Trails was Roy's theme song. Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly walking into sunset is a "High Noon " reference. "Die Hard 2" takes place at Christmas time as well only on east coast. Thanks for watching happy holidays.
First, an all-time classic action film. Love it to death. Second, Hans is played by Alan Rickman who later played Snape in Harry Potter. And third, Clarence Gilyard played Theo, the compute guy that Argyle knocked out, passed away a month ago.
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