One word: Classic

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 2002)

There's a good reason why this movie is in the top 250 on IMDb.com. There's also a good reason why it's one of AFI's top 100 films of all time. In all honesty, there are about a hundred reasons.
First of all, back in 1988 it was unlike any action movie, it was one man against the odds and he did everything he could to save two people, himself and his estranged wife from a group of terrorists who take over a Los Angeles highrise.
Everything about this movie is perfect (some continuity problems here and there, but that's okay.) Bruce Willis' acting has never been better. Alan Rickman makes quite an impression in his feature film debut. Reginald VelJohnson puts a little more heart into the cliched 'partner' role.
The cinematography is awesome, just watching as you see the shimmers of light, and the overall chaos of what's going on around these characters. The camera basically makes us feel the plethora of emotions that these characters are going through.
And the best part is the music. Never have I heard a soundtrack that perfectly captures the action on screen. Sure John Williams did some masterpieces, but leave a space for Michael Kamen who truly deserves some credit for bringing this music to our ears.