A great sequel to an outstanding movie

Rating: 9/10 (30 April 2011)

I consider Die Hard the best action film ever made, and to be honest I wasn't expecting much from Die Hard 2. But I was surprised to find that this movie is great. While the direction here may lack slightly in the efficiency compared to that of the first, I do love what is done to make this a worthy sequel to an outstanding movie.
There is a little more freedom and space here, but that doesn't mean it is not compelling, on the contrary. The sequel still maintains that suspenseful atmosphere and the action is every bit as thrilling as before. The dialogue is quotable and memorable, and while the concept struck me as ridiculous initially on film the story is unfolded in a careful, brisk and compelling manner. The characters are engaging, even the villains especially the main one Col. Stuart who bring intriguing conflict to the proceedings, and the acting from Bruce Willis and William Sadler is very good.
Overall, a great sequel and worthy of the Die Hard name if not quite up to the same standard the original film is. 9/10 Bethany Cox