A classic action film

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2007)

To this date,Hollywood continues to produce and release several great action films. This is something that Hollywood has been great at for several decades. And,one of those films happens to be "Die Hard". Not only is "Die Hard" great as an action film,is a great part of film history that all action film fans,as well as film fans in general,do not want to miss out on.
Based off the 1979 novel "Nothing Lasts Forever" by the late Roderick Thorp (RIP),this film starts off with going into the life of John McClane (Bruce Willis). McClane,an off-duty New York City police officer,has the perfect Christmas holiday planned:he is going to spend the holiday out in Los Angeles,with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia)and their two children,who Holly brought to LA with her after taking a promotion as a stock broker at LA's Nakatomi Building. Not only do John and Holly have a lot of great plans made for their Christmas holiday together,they also have the holiday as a strong opportunity to save their marriage from problems that they have been struggling with recently.
Then,before John and Holly McClane can have a nice Christmas together,a large amount of trouble arises. This is when a group of German terrorists,lead by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman)and his assistant Karl (Alexander Godunov)seize complete control of the Nakatomi building,while holding the rest of the Nakatomi employees who are left in the building hostage. The reason as to why this large group of terrorists have taken over the Nakatomi Building on Christmas Eve? A reason that is largely unknown to all of the hostages (including Holly). But,once John McClane has slipped away from the terrorists,the terrorists find their own plans changing,as well. This is due to John McClane not only launching a one-man war against the terrorists,but also bringing the LAPD in on the situation,which leads to several twists and turns in "Die Hard".
Not only does "Die Hard" provide all of the entertainment that one would want out of an action film,it also has a lot of great chemistry in it,as well. I won't give this away in hopes to not spoil the film,but the great chemistry that is used throughout "Die Hard" does a strong job at bringing several dramatic issues into this film. This is something that makes "Die Hard" more interesting and not just another "bang,bang,bang,shoot 'em up" action film. At the same time,the drama and chemistry in "Die Hard" make DH suspenseful and entertaining,while it leaves its viewers wondering what will happen next,as well. As for the performances,Bruce Willis is perfect as John McClane,and gives a very strong and tough performance as McClane,with a lot of emotion and intensity. And,besides Bruce Willis and Bonnie Bedelia working great alongside each other in "Die Hard" with the suspense and chemistry,it is also worth noting that Alan Rickman's performance as Hans Gruber is both suspenseful and chilling. All of this is what helps "Die Hard" fully come together,and make DH the good and successful film that it is.
Overall,if you have not seen "Die Hard" yet,what are you waiting for? 10/10