I have felt, that since it was released in 1988, and still maintain, that
Die Hard is the greatest action movie ever made. Of course, it has generated multiple sequels over the years, and they have been quite entertaining, but the original set the standard for all other action movies to come. Bruce Willis' every man hero, Officer John McClane, is the perfect guy to root for, and Alan Rickman's iconic villain, Hans Gruber, is the ultimate guy you love to hate. Tons of action, witty dialogue, exciting musical score, plenty of one-liners and comedic moments, perfectly executed stunts and top-notch acting had by all. Culminating with a very intense and climatic ending. Edge of your seat type stuff! So many have tried and some have come close. Speed, The Transporter and Taken are a few examples of outstanding action movies since, but there is only one
Die Hard. As always, this is just my opinion. Please sound off. I'd love to hear yours..............
The greatest action movie of all time ... The Matrix.
ReplyDeleteGood choice. However, I put that under Sci-Fi Action. It would probably be my favorite in that category. Coming out in 1999, that movie blew my mind. Those effects had never been done before. Plus, a great original sci-fi story and characters. Incredible movie!
ReplyDeleteI loved this movie! The action and dialogue was great and Willis was a believeable, human hero. Reginald Vel Johnson as his partner was also wonderful. I didn't go into it thinking that he was going to survive and get all the bad guys, there were moments when I truly wasn;t sure if he would survive because of the cop partner outside the building.
ReplyDeleteI loved them all!
ReplyDeleteLinda, your comment posted. Thanks!
DeleteLinda, your comment posted. Thanks!
DeleteDie Hard also won in my unofficial poll of favorite action films!
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