Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
Die Hard
Die Hard Image
See the trailer
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 67 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Starring: Alan Rickman, Bruce Willis
  • Summary: When terrorists take over a Los Angeles skyscraper on Christmas Eve, visting New York cop John McClane (Willis) thwarts their plans.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    100
    Not only is it a thrill-a-minute ride, but it has one of the best film villains in recent memory, a hero everyone can relate to, dialogue that crackles with wit, and a lot of very impressive pyrotechnics.
  2. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Carmel Dagan
    100
    This brash, clever picture caught the attention of audiences after years of moribund product from the likes of Schwarzenegger and Stallone.
    All this publication's reviews
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (not credited)
    60
    A triumph of slick direction and lowbrow thrills, marred but not spoiled by a sour aftertaste.

See all 13 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. muzziklover
    10
    An action film at it's peak finesse and a perfect Christmas movie. Action; absolutely awesome, acting; memorable and quotable- need I say more about this film? It is too damn good to give it the highest praise.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    9
    Director John McTiernan's "Die Hard" is one of those original one-man macho action movies that have brainless fun and a surprisingly deep character depth. It certainly is a masterpiece.… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  3. JamesM.
    0
    Absolute garbage. Andrew M., yes, I did enjoy it, when I first saw it when I was 8. Quite a few years down the track, now that I am past puberty, I find to to be trash.… Expand
    • 0 of 11 users said yes

See all 26 User Reviews

Trailers

Related Articles

  1. Movies

    Metacritic's Top 10 Holiday Movies

    Metacritic's Top 10 Holiday Movies Image
    Published: December 10, 2009
    We count down the ten best-reviewed holiday-themed movies listed on Metacritic, finding Santas both good and bad.
    More »