One of the best action films!

Rating: 9/10 (18 December 2013)

"Die Hard" is one of the best and iconic action films from Hollywood, starring Bruce Willis as NYPD Officer John McClane, who tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several of her co-workers and friends after being taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber and his henchmen during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Willis' witty and deadpan delivery personality, coupled with his never-say-die attitude and relentless attacks on the bad guys made him a force to be reckon with, giving us a tough yet comedic performance. A majority of the movie takes place inside the Nakatomi Plaza, where you will find all the heart-pounding action as Gruber terrorizes his hostages and tries to rob the treasures within the building the process, while McClane takes on his henchmen one-by-one.
Alan Rickman did a wonderfully devious performance as Gruber, calm and crafty but cold enough to generate no sympathy. Bonnie Bedelia did a great job as Holly Gennaro - gentle, yet fearless. And, Reginald VelJohnson did great as Sgt. Al Powell. I enjoyed the parts of him communicating with McClane inside the building, giving him the will to stay tough with all the bad guys around him.
Overall, it's a great movie full of suspense, thrills and excitement. Coupled with awesome special and sound effects and a solid plot, it's an edge-of-your-seat ride that is perfect for any action movie fans!
Grade A