A Solid follow up

Rating: 7/10 (20 December 2018)

Released 2 years after Die Hard, had seen a lot of high expectations considering the success and praise of Die Hard. With more pressure upon the film crew and cast in making Die Hard 2 as good and successful as the original, much must have been considered.
Die Hard 2 feels slightly more serious in tone than Die Hard, as it is less campy, and Bruce Willis plays his character arguably the same (in a good way). Though the pacing ins't as good, as some parts tend to drag on and become boring, but other than that, there is enough action, with a similar plot. Though the plot feels less realistic and more silly but overall slightly less joking around from the leads, and villains
One thing which was an improvement are the villains in Die Hard 2. With less cringe lines and a more serious tone, these terrorists worked better than the original.
Although Die Hard 2 is lesser than the original, simply because the formula is rehashed (very similar opening and ending finale scenes) it is still quite a fun ride. We can see as to why these films are as loved, both have happy and predictable endings. After a rewatch 08/09/19' Die Hard 2 remains decent but a lesser version of the original. Not that great either, there are upsides but overall on a second watch, was more so bored. Enjoyed Die Hard with a vengeance more than Die Hard 2.