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Die Hard

Die Hard

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7.8EN132 min15 July 1988
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NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office's Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly...
Budget: $28,000,000Box Office: $140,767,956
based on novel or bookamused

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RalphRahal@RalphRahal
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The way the film plays with lighting and reflections adds to the tension, making even quiet moments feel suspenseful. It is visually impressive without relying on flashy effects, and every shot is carefully composed to enhance the story. Alan Rickman’s performance as Hans Gruber is legendary, delivering a calm and intelligent menace that makes every scene with him feel electric. …
1 February 2025VerifiedUser Review

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CinemaSerf
this was luckily (for us) this is just the start of his woes as "Gruber" (Alan Rickman) turns up with his well equipped gang intent on robbing the place of millions of dollars worth of bearer bonds in a complex and meticulously planned heist. The best laid plans, despite the fact that, and soon the secreted "McClane" realises the dangers to himself and his missus, and so has to clandestinely manoeuvre himself around the incomplete structure trying to nobble the baddies and keep himself alive long enough for the cops and/or the FBI to show up.
Gimly
What can I even say about _Die Hard_? A personal favourite._ _Final rating:β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… - Very strong appeal.
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