easily one of the best action films of all time

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2014)

When you talk about the 80's action star Stallone and Schwarzenegger get most of the credit but die hard created possibly the most relatable action star ever in Bruce Willis as John mclane. This film sees a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber attack a Christmas party for ransom with new York cop John mclane the only man capable of stopping them. Now I love Bruce Willis in this film and I think that his performance in this film helped shape his career to what it is. Mclane is a bad ass but his anger and one liners make him relatable to us and why we truly want him to win. But what is a good hero without a good villain and Alan richtman as gruber was fantastic and the great foil for our hero mclane. The cop al he communicates with is a great addition too s it gives some good moments between him and Willis. Other performances from Mrs mclane and the police chief were good and got the job done in this film. The story was unique for the time and a great concept that won't be topped by the greatness of this film. The script is superb with Willis and richtman having wonderful lines and really adding to this great action film with the humour. The unique style of violence and Christmas worked really well and it was a great decision for this film. This is one of my favourite films and I always look forward to seeing it.