If there ever was a better action film than Die Hard, I'd really love to know...

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2003)

Sweet Jesus, if there ever was a better action film than Die Hard, I'd really love to know... please don't give me any "Speed" nonsense!!! As much as that film was fast paced, it doesn't even come close to the fast paced, quick cut and truly witty film that Die Hard has been remembered as.
In terms of a film, its not the most unique... but it definitely set a new standard for its action genre. It simply placed an ordinary Joe in a not to ordinary situation, mix things around and voila you have the perfect film. What Die Hard did was not to give something completely new, instead play it straight and boy does it still give me a sense of excitement every time I see the film. Bruce Willis, unfortunately, has never bettered his work, John McClane is the perfect character we would all love to be witty, strong but also has emotions, he's the type of hero that could overcome the most preposterous obstacles but could still be hurt. Sure its full of cliches but thats what makes the film so great, it would also go and set the standard for the increase in sales of vests!!!! But also who can forget the ever reliable Brit Alan Rickman who plays the fantastic Ã¼ber terrorist and entrepeneur, Hans Gruber, no other villain has ever come close to Alan Rickman's performance that broke away the stereotypical views that all terrorists were uneducated. To conclude, not only has Die Hard kept its title of Greatest Action movie for 15 years but helped to influence countless action movies..... just like the title suggests... this film ain't going anywhere, beware cheap imitators Die Hard is here to stay.