Best of the Series!

Rating: 10/10 (21 September 2018)

While the first Die Hard is a classic and an amazing film in its own right, Die Hard 3 takes that film and ups the ante with a sequel that out performs the original. John McTerinan returns to direct and ties the film in well with the original. Jeremy Irons steals the show as Simon Gruber. Willis and Jackson as John McClane and Zeus play off each other so well and contrast one another bringing a "buddy cop" aspect to the film.
Production: New York City is the star of the film, shot mostly on location, NYC is at its finest with real locations and practical effects which remind us how authentic films used to feel before CGI changed the game.
Action: The film starts with a (bang) literally, and doesn't stop building tension, whether it is a high speed chase through Central Park, a train explosion, or a race from a flooded tunnel, the action doesn't stop and builds keeping viewers on the edge of their seat.
Overall the film builds tension and has an excellent cast. The only real flaw is a somewhat uninspired ending scene that is adequate but a slight let down to all of the amazing action that came before it. Too bad they kept making Die Hards after this as this film as many fans will admit is the last great one in the series. Some may prefer the original more which is fine, but either way this film is a very worthy follow-up.