Die Hard
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70 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 138 Ratings

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  • 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. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    80
    A firepowered, blood-drenched action picture that doesn't let up.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    75
    Has everything but a personality. [15 July 1988, Friday, p.A]
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  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (not credited)
    60
    A triumph of slick direction and lowbrow thrills, marred but not spoiled by a sour aftertaste.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. johnmcclane
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is truly an piece of cinema. Bruce Willis was excellent as the perfect NYPD detective John McClane. That Hans Gruber got what was coming for him.… Expand
  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
  3. imthenoob
    8
    How can you not like Die Hard? As I said for First Blood, It's one of the best action movies of all time and is a must watch for all action film fans.
  4. 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

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