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70 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 58 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. 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.
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  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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Masterno
    10
    This movie is absolutely awesome. Only idiots will deny it. If you didnt knew when this movie was made then you could have thought it was made in 2000 and up since its so awesome made.… 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
    • 3 of 3 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 8 users said yes

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