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Die Hard
A (INDIA)
1988
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Positive Reviews
45
Negative reviews
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Average Rating
4.0
/5
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1.5
As with every other sequel this summer (and theres been little else), were going in with a good idea of what were seeing.
Den Of Geek
1.5
As with every other sequel this summer (and theres been little else), were going in with a good idea of what were seeing.
Den Of Geek
2.5
Heres a suggestion for thrillermakers: You cant go wrong if all of the characters in your movie are at least as intelligent as most of the characters ..
Rogerebert
4.0
Although the film is quite entertaining, some might find the stereotypes dated and offensive.
Common Sense Media
4.5
Die Hard is as high tech, rock hard and souped up as an action film can be.
Variety
5.0
Only the hardest of hearts could fail to enjoy the great 80s action classic, rereleased for its 30th anniversary: with uproarious explosions, deafenin ..
The Guardian
3.5
It gets your heart pounding, then makes you hate yourself for it.
5.0
This is a yell participation movie with a few laughs along the way.
4.0
Bruce Willis discovered his movie legs in this superb action film that thrusts him into the Everyman Hero role when he is coincidentally visiting a hi ..
5.0
Almost every character with dialogue has something to add to the overall tapestry Die Hard is full of strictly unnecessary but wholly enjoyable person ..
E Film Critic
5.0
Rent it on Christmas Eve and give that Wonderful Life a rest for one year.
E Film Critic
5.0
The Die Hard series has become so silly thats its easy to forget what a brilliant and suspenseful film it was that spawned a five film franchise that ..
Telegraph
5.0
The very pinnacle of the 80s action movie, and if its not the greatest action movie ever made, then its damn close.
3.8
Which is why the terrorists headed by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), have elected to take it over.
Ny Daily News
5.0
This fantastic film builds and builds to a very satisfying climax without taking itself too seriously, and never sacrificing the thrills and tension.
JoBlo
2.0
Its Richard Edlunds special effects that gives this violent, loud and explosion filled film its kick.
Sover
5.0
Few films falling into the mindless entertainment genre have as much going for them as this movie.
ReelViews
3.0
Despite this distasteful subtext, however, DIE HARD is a well made, exciting film.
Tv Guide
5.0
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
2.5
Its a silly picture, but it has more laughs, and even a bit more sense, than most of todays youth targeted movies.Directed by Greg Beeman.
Cs Monitor
5.0
an intelligent game of cat and mouse, complete with some proposterous situations, a lot of carnage, some male bonding, one strong woman, lots and lots ..
Internet Reviews
2.0
by Fox Set in L.A., during Christmas time, the satisfying, if formulaic acioner, Die Hard, is well directed by John McTieran, boasting a strong perfor ..
Emanuellevy
4.0
The granddaddy of a whole genre of action films still remains sharp, tough, and exciting.
Bbc
3.0
Bruce Willis has based his career on apologizing for being a man.
Time
5.0
A fistfight still solves a lot of problems.This will be a more epic movie.
Total Film
4.0
From the superb pacing through to the sarcastically sinister villainy of Alan Rickman, this remains a crucial template for the modern action film.
Herald Sun
5.0
In many ways, hes moderately realistic instead of bombastically larger than life.
5.0
If you havent seen this movie, do yourself a favor and rent it tonight.Rent it, even if you have seen it.
Three Movie Buffs
4.0
This is an absolutely stunning remaster of an old favourite, and this is a transfer that ranks up there as one of the best 4K efforts in the game.
Star Burst Magazine
3.5
Theres much more to Thelma, but I hesitate to unpack it and risk ruining the films slow build tension.It keeps you waiting for the dam to burstand mak ..
The Stranger
4.5
The directors spectacular ability to compose the plans and take advantage of the full range of the panoramic format possibilities.
5.0
The film always looks gorgeous, and it never stops being exhilarating.
Montreal Film Journal
3.0
As a grand flourish of cinematic technique, it is awesome; as a human drama, it is disgusting and silly, a mindless depiction of carnage on an epic sc ..
La Times
2.0
Die Hard also pleases by allowing small but satisfying opportunities for heroism and triumph to its likable supporting characters.
Decent Films
1.5
A serviceable if rather overextended and overblown adventure thriller.
Chicago Reader
3.8
Its a monster and it ought to be a monster hit, if this already overcharged summer can stand another one.
Articles Chicago Tribune
3.5
Is Fox sending up its own excess.If the film fizzles, the joke may backfire.
People
4.5
A perfect action movie in every detail, the kind of movie that makes your summer memorable.
Filmcritic.com
4.4
In fact, it skews on the amateurish side, with an intriguing premise compromised by bland characters, awkward dialogue, and lurching scenes.
Film Frenzy
4.5
There is something very satisfying about watching people who are smart and good at their job out smart other people.
Battleship Pretension
1.5
Its a lighthearted comedy until life and death choices need to be made about loved ones.
Cambridge Day
3.5
Die Hard is an action picture with a capital A. In fact, you might as well go ahead and capitalize the whole darn word.Though far too brutal for some ..
Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.5
Die Hard is probably the most manipulative movie Ive seen this year, but since it makes no bones about being manipulative and does it so well, this no ..
Articles Philly
5.0
Die Hard is in many ways the perfectly constructed action film, combining interior tension with exterior explosions.
Net Flix
4.5
Sometimes more often than not, even a script with many hands on it becomes a case of too many cooks. With Die Hard, competing experienced creatives pr ..
Parade
5.0
Die Hard is a great movie that transcends its genre, and itll be talked about for at least another 30 years.
FanboyNation.com
4.0
Within the narrow framework of the hard action genre, Die Hard is almost as good as it gets.
Articles Sun Sentinel
2.0
It is a remarkably focused, masterful piece of filmmaking that is not only the best action movie ever made but one of the very best of any genre.Rated ..
Stardem
4.5
The picture is extremely violent: bombs go off, bullets rip through flesh, heads are slammed against steel. But Die Hard is also smart, satirical and, ..
Maclean's Magazine
4.5
But even if you dont see any of this, Die Hard is a darned entertaining movie.
Movie Views
4.5
It may seem, in measure, that watching this in lieu of Frosty or Rudolph violates a practice during a holiday known and based on custom. However true, ..
Not Coming
5.0
In many ways Die Hard is a modern western, a new take on the classic, High Noon.
4.5
Die Hard is films equivalent of a terrorist attack on your senses, but Willis intensity and presence push it into guilty pleasure territory.
Boston Globe
5.0
Exciting, tense, expertly edited and directed, full of well constructed characters and lots of action.
5.0
4/13 The Terence Davies Trilogy (Terence Davies, 1984) 1/2 DVD, 5th Davies film The first part covers a lot of exposition and territory thats so famil ..
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