What Die Harder did wrong, With a Vengeance did right

Rating: 9/10 (9 April 2020)

When discussing what makes a quintessential action move one won't go wrong in referencing Die Hard, at least a few times. Unfortunately Die Harder seemed to have lost the magic of seeing John McClane on screen. Thankfully Die Hard: With a Vengeance showed us once again what it means to make a great action movie franchise though.
Sure, the formula changed, McClane is no longer confined to one building. This time he also has a less than competent sidekick too. This just adds to the charm, and once you throw in another Gruber you know you're in for a wild ride.
Unfortunately the Die Hard franchise is one of those where you need to sift through the chaff to find the wheat. WIth a Vengeance is definitely great quality though, and shows us how a great sequel should be made.