Definitely worth watching

Rating: Null/10 (23 September 2003)

*Some spoilers* All right, to tell the truth, I'm not a big fan of action films...but with Die Hard(only Die Hard, not the sequels), I'm glad to make an exception. Even though fifteen long years have past, Die Hard is one of the most talked-of and popular action films today. Mention something out of an action film to me and I'll probably visualize a heroic gun-totting cop running around with all the weapons that can shred even the most protected of buildings to pieces...but with this film, there's a massive difference. The hero's got a toughened attitude, he's smart and add the fact that the poor man is running around barefoot on broken glass(and escaping from murderous terrorists), you've got John McClane a.k.a Bruce Willis. The plot of the film keeps you watching every second(an unexpected surprise for myself)and it leaves you feeling rather satisfied at the end of it, unlike James Bond films. Okay, John McClane's invited to a Christmas party, held by his estranged wife's rich Japanese boss and when the party seems to be going pretty smoothly, a gang of terrorists raid the building, holding everyone hostage, obviously...except McClane. Alan Rickman, again, simply shines as the villain, the suave terrorist leader, Hans Gruber.(How many terrorists wear a suit while holding people hostage? Not many.) So, McClane wages a one-man war, using his wits, his limited weapons and a 'borrowed' walkie-talkie to get himself and the hostages out of this mess, plus a little help from a trustworthy cop from the outside, Sgt. Al Powell, played by Reginald VelJohnson. For people who have watched this, most of you'll agree that this is one of the best action films ever made and if some people haven't watched this yet, go on, it's an entertaining ride of thrills, action and wit from start to finish. Recommended. 9/10