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Die Hard 2
1990
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31
Negative reviews
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Average Rating
3.5
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3.0
A number of scenes have been staged with satisfying kinetic flair, and Willis once again makes an appealing superhero.
EW
5.0
Dont miss the thrilling ejection from the airplane, and though playing with a lighter saves the day, make sure the kids know that isnt a good idea.
Common Sense Media
4.5
Die Hard 2 lacks the inventivenes of the original but compensates with relentless action.
Variety
4.5
No one carries a one liner better than Willis. Hes also unusual among Hollywoods Action Men in seeming vulnerable at the same time as being invincible ..
Time Out
3.5
Its rambunctiously entertaining, a loop de loopy bumper car ride through a firecracker sky, all bright lights, sonic booms and impossible heroics.
5.0
Its one of the most brutal acts ever committed in the name of entertainment.
0.0
This follow up is another good actioner although the setup is much more improbable as Willis cop just happens to be at the scene of another mega showd ..
4.0
Hes a devoted family man with a great wisecracking sense of humor.
The New York Times
3.0
Its entertaining nonsense that doesnt quite manage to recapture the magic of the original.
3.0
How can the same thing happen to the same guy twice asks a bewildered and ultra ironic John McClane. Well, make a film as successful as Die Hard and y ..
Cinema Blend
4.0
While this sequel may not rise to the heights of the classic first, it is still a damn fine flick with lots to love.
JoBlo
4.4
Its rare that the sequel to a good movie lives up to expectations.
ReelViews
2.5
Despite a few impressive action sequences and special effects, this is a disappointing sequel that adds nothing to the original and augurs badly for t ..
Tv Guide
3.8
Many of the elements that defined Die Hard and made it such a success have been replicated here, and the film ultimately comes off as a far more mindl ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.1
If you liked the first Die Hard you will probably like this one too.
Lariat
4.0
Director Renny Harlin makes no attempt to re create the intriguing battle of wits in the original between Alan Rickman and Willis, and instead cheerfu ..
Radio Times
3.8
Therefore, none seems a match for McClane.And this film lacks the many little character touches particularly with the villains that gave the first fil ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
This is an enjoyable action film: nothing requiring great thought, but certainly enjoyable.
Internet Reviews
3.0
Its not engineered with the same clever effortlessness of the first film, but theres enough of the same spirit to make this a sequel worth seeing.
Bbc
3.5
Though this second outing doesnt make any improvements over the first, it still manages to be highly entertaining.
3.0
Despite Williss needless dismissal, the sequel delivers a substantial new twirl in Mr. McClanes wild ride.
Brian Or Ndorf
4.0
The filmmakers know the audience is challenging them to top themselves, and theyve risen to the bait. Harlin and company build suspense the old fashio ..
News Week
5.0
Its the most preposterously enjoyable moment in the cinematic roller coaster ride.
Post Gazette
4.5
Willis confirms his status as one of the best action men around he can actually act.
Film 4
2.0
This is the most cheerfully preposterous film of a jaw dropping summer, which is not to say its not fun, its simply orchestrated Looney Tunes.
La Times
4.5
If your idea of a good time is watching a lot of stupid, unpleasant people insult and brutalize one another, this is right up your alley.
Chicago Reader
3.8
Cynical as it may be, its also a message with a certain nostalgic appeal in the corporatist America of the 90s.
Articles Chicago Tribune
2.0
Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia One might think a movie with a reported budget of $62 million would have had a few bucks to spend on a gaffe spotter.For ..
People
3.8
Tulsa, OK (74103) Today Generally cloudy.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
Tulsa World
4.4
The story line, cluttered with coincidences, implausible explanations and plot holes, sounds preposterous.And it is.
Seattle Times
2.0
Whatever small pleasure there is to be found in this loud dud is due mostly to the residual good feelings from the first film.
Articles Orlando Sentinel
3.1
Though it has an inventive and unexpected plot twist, Die Hard 2 lacks credibility. Die Hard was that rare modern action picture with a wholly believa ..
Articles Philly
3.8
The screenplay is precariously supported by the chips on John McClanes shoulders. Fortunately, it is also designed to Willis unique specs.
Articles Philly
3.5
One terrific stunt midway through the film is surprising, funny and ingenious definitely up to the standards that fans of Die Hard or vintage James Bo ..
Articles Sun Sentinel
3.0
Easton, MD (21601) Today Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late.A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.
Stardem
3.0
Merely a serviceable action flick, sorely missing both a sense of stylistic clarity as well as the glorious excess this kind of modern western meets I ..
Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
2.0
A lot of people get shot and many punches are thrown, but there are zero memorable setpieces.
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