The most under-appreciated sequel imaginable

Rating: 9/10 (8 September 2013)

This movie doesn't get enough love if you ask me. Die Hard With a Vengeance is a pulse pounding, explosive and smart action movie that actually almost comes close to trumping the original Die Hard if you ask me. In this movie, Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons), brother of Hans Gruber, is out for revenge on John McClane, now in his hometown of New York City, for killing his brother at the Nakatomi Plaza that Christmas Eve of 1988, while attempting to steal the gold from the Federal Reserve's gold vault. Paired up with a pawn shop owner named Zeus (Samuel L Jackson) it's up to them to solve Simon's cryptic phone calls by playing a game of "Simon Says." This movie somewhat deviates away from the original's idea of one man trapped in a location, which I actually really like seeing as though some originality is needed in a sequel or it'll just be considered a rehash. Add in terrific chemistry between Willis and Jackson, who really should be in more movies together, along with explosive action and a great villain, Die Hard 3 is a near perfect follow up to the original and in my opinion the best sequel in the franchise.
9.5/10