A masterclass in how to make a great action film

Rating: 9/10 (8 December 2017)

Die Hard has often been cited as the greatest action film of all time, and it's not hard to see why; for the first half an hour, the film takes its time to introduce us to the characters, who are well developed and likable, and as soon as the action kicks in it becomes a thrill ride and you can't help but root for John McClaine, and feel for the plight of the other characters.
The role of John McClaine fitted Bruce Willis like a glove, and Alan Rickman makes a suitably sinister villain as Hans Gruber. All the cast suit their parts down perfectly; there is not one bad performance to be found.
An excellent film and a masterclass in how to make a great action film.