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Die Hard (1988)
Directed by John McTiernan
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New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife...
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Its many imitators (and sequels) have never come close to matching the taut thrills of the definitive holiday action classic. New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) on Christmas Eve. Ace verdict: not flawless, but there is plenty here if youāre on its wavelength.
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Not perfect but had some solid moments.
I actually agree with this take. Itās not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
Thereās a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
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the tension was real
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
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I actually agree with this take. Itās not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
This one actually worked for me.
This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
I actually agree with this take. Itās not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.