Everything an action packed movie should be.

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2010)

Die Hard... man can you believe it has been 20 years since the release of this film, and yet to this day it continues to entertain audiences young and old. Why is that? I will tell ya. The mix between the story, the characters, and the action make Die Hard just a completely fun romp.
You have Bruce Willis playing the every day NY cop. Witty, funny, but will stop at nothing to get the job done.
Alan Rickman, talented, charismatic, one of the best and well played villains in the history of cinema.
and finally the story. Cop goes to LA to visit estranged wife, gets mixed up in a robbery of bonds from a Japanese corporation.
What makes the movie so effective is that you can relate to Bruce, the hostages and you enjoy and revel in the villains plot because Rickman engages you to love him and hate him at the same time.
Aside from Die Hard 4.0, every Die Hard film has had a great lead villain, and that is why it continues to be such a successful franchise even 22 years since the first film. Attribute the directing, the writing and the cast that has made DH one of the most memorable popcorn franchises ever released. I actually rank it above Lethal Weapon flicks, but I will also note I love those as well.
Young or old, you will enjoy this movie and I guarantee you will show your kids, grand kids and they will pass on the tradition.