is DIE HARD a Christmas Movie?! | MOVIE REACTION *First Time Watching*

[@tedvalenzuela5881]

Yes it is absolutely a Christmas movie, Merry Christmas to you and your family hope you guys have a great one!

[@RandomNPC001]

Except that every person involved in making this movie has stated that it is not a Christmas movie, it is in fact a summer blockbuster as it was released in the summer of `88.

[@visionturd1587]

@@RandomNPC001 Doesn't matter, movies set in christmas.

[@RandomNPC001]

@@visionturd1587 This is where this interaction ends, because facts don't matter for you only feelings, making any interaction going forward with you pointless.

[@visionturd1587]

@@RandomNPC001 so if I make an autumn movie but release it in summer it's actually a summer movie???

[@morphicresonance4015]

It's a Christmas action movie!

[@dmbsecundus2331]

Die Hard isn't just a Christmas movie, it is THE Christmas movie.

[@mathewnavarro1152]

FACTS

[@johncarpenter3751]

When the movies starts and ends with a Christmas song, has a Christmas party and a family reunion plot, the fact that there are terrorists and thieves involved doesn’t disqualify the fact that it’s a Christmas movie 🍿 🎥

[@tsrgoinc]

To end the debate, its a film where a man that is self separated from his family, goes through an emotional rollercoaster and realises that how much he loves his family and will go to any lengths to get back to them, it happens on Christmas Eve and there is christmas music. What’s gets him there and the background, is irrelevant, it’s the journey he takes to get there. Those that don’t think It’s a CHRISTMAS movie are wrong, plain and simple!

[@alexanderthealright]

It's just action movie wrapping paper!

[@declanArdmore]

The trivia behind this movie is amazing . Bruce Willis was consider to be a joke to be cast in an action movie. The way the movie was shot changed action movies forever . Bruce lost some of his hearing due to the explosions and gun fire. Alan Rickman's first movie. The actor who played Karl was a world renown ballet dancer who's defection was made into a movie itself

[@gregkirby9059]

Yes DIE HARD is a christmas movie. Here are the FACTS. 1.Johns wife name is HOLLY 2.Takes place on Christmas Eve 3.Has Christmas spirit 4.Has 2 Christmas Trees 5.Has Christmas decor 6.Two people mention it is Christmas 7.There are Christmas presents 8.There is a Christmas Office Party 10.Every song in the movie is a Christmas song DIE HARD 2 is also a christmas movie.

[@RustyPopcorn]

Argyle - traditional Xmas sweater pattern. Contemporary new classic "Christmas In Hollis" by Run DMC plays. Sleigh bells used even in the background music, not just licensed pieces. Bearer bonds rain down like snow in the end. A marriage is repaired by the end. And for those who say since it was released in summer so cannot be a Xmas movie? It's a Wonderful Life (1946) was released in January and Miracle on 34th Street (1947) was released in July. I have more for whoever thinks they have a superior argument.

[@tsrgoinc]

You are missing the most important thing, its someone who has created a self imposed separation from their family due to his own pride and then goes through a journey that makes him realise how much he actually loves his family and how much he will suffer to get back to them.

[@jefferyoetter6884]

You're right except more than 2 people mentioned it is Christmas.

[@SuspenduAuGaffa]

You missed out 9. Though I guess there were plenty of neins in the film already.

[@gregkirby9059]

@@SuspenduAuGaffa opps i did lol

[@LibertineDeSade]

"Yes I got that on film." Cody! 😂😂😂😂

[@a.m.1528]

I count it as a Christmas movie not just because of the setting, but the themes it conveys. Most Christmas films deal with subjects of family, togetherness, and love while criticizing greed and selfishness. Think of It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, etc. Die Hard follows the same formula with an action spin. Hans and his crew are the greedy Scrooge-like characters being confronted by the hero who is on a journey to reconnect with the family he lost due to his own ego. Very Christmas-y if you ask me.

[@nocalsteve]

Plus, it has a Christmas miracle courtesy of the FBI.

[@overdev1993]

the Nakatomi Plaza in which the movie takes place is actually the office of the studio that made this movie :D Netflix has a great documentary about the production of the movie, its part of the series "the movies that made us"

[@alexhaas9653]

Merry Christmas to you all. Great movie. Classic movie. A classic Christmas movie! Some trivia: They tricked Alan Rickman to get a real reaction for the fall. They told him they were going to drop him on the count of 3 but they dropped him early. To think this was his first feature film. What an entrance to the movie business. The scene where John falls down the elevator shaft was actually a mistake. The stuntman was supposed to grab the first vent, but slipped and continued to fall down the shaft. The footage was kept and edited together. De’voreaux White (Argyle) played the guitar thief in Blues Brothers (in Ray's Music Store). Also Willam Atherton (Richard) is great at playing A$$holes. Here and in Ghostbusters (Walter Peck) he really delivers.

[@phonmunky]

I love that the lockdown scene had to show the escalator turning off… like oh no we can’t use it anymore whatever will we do… oh they are just stairs now

[@cupofcait]

As Mitch Hedberg once said, "escalators temporarily stairs, sorry for the convenience"

[@backtoearth1983]

Yes it is a Christmas movie.. the plot depends on a set of circumstances that revolve around it being Christmas the office party, limited security, Mr Yakimoto in the building.

[@xtheregulator42x]

it takes place during Christmas, therefore its a Christmas movie

[@toddhadley9002]

If that's enough to make it a Christmas movie, then it's a Christmas movie. Of course, not everyone agrees that that's enough. As counterarguments, the Christmas references in Die Hard are incidental to the story, not integral to it. They're window dressing. It wouldn't take much to cut them out entirely, though it would require a few scenes to be re-filmed. It also lacks a traditional Christmas message; it's first and foremost an action movie. If those arguments are convincing enough to make it not a Christmas movie, then it's not a Christmas movie. The truth is, everyone has a different definition of what makes a Christmas movie, and Die Hard may be on one side of that line or the other depending on your definition. Me, I lean slightly toward "it's a Christmas Movie," but not because I think the Christmas elements are sufficient. If I were to look at it objectively, I would say it falls short. But I'm in love with the idea of calling Die Hard a Christmas movie, and that's enough for me. However, I understand and even agree with the logic of anyone who says it isn't.

[@blueturret5596]

I don’t care how much my family grills me every Christmas for it, Die Hard will always be my favorite Christmas movie.

[@jhiieri7812]

Snape is NOT in Die Hard.... Hans is in Harry Potter

[@Otokichi786]

Hey, it's Dr, Lazarus!;)

[@Anubisblack]

Nah that was the douche who cheated on Emma Thompson in Love Actually.

[@johnplaysgames3120]

Fr. As someone who saw Die Hard when it came out, I can confirm that every time I saw Alan Rickman in any movie for years after that, it was "Hey! It's Hans from Die Hard!" Ofc, eventually, it became, "Hey! Alan Rickman!" but, for the longest, he was Hans Gruber to me, even in Harry Potter.

[@jhiieri7812]

@@Otokichi786 By Grabthar's Hammer, what a savings!

[@jhiieri7812]

@@johnplaysgames3120 Yeah... it was Alan Rickman's first movie role after all. For the longest time he didn't want to do movies because he didn't want to ruin his reputation as a serious theater actor.... which goes to show how close to home his acting character was in "Galaxy Quest"

[@nicktankard1244]

Yes it’s the best Christmas movie. Gonna see it in a theater tomorrow

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

It is a Christmas movie. Hans is the Grinch, attempting to steal Christmas (the heist). McClane is Ebenezer Scrooge - bullheaded and confrontational (in his marriage) and even scoffs at Christmas traditions somewhat (when he shows up at the party) but has a change of heart when visited by the Ghost of Christmas past (Sgt. Al Powell). Argyle is a young first time Santa Clause, offering to help McClane to ‘score’ and even drives him home in the end in the limo (Santa’s reindeer). McClane himself steps in for Santa at one point by dropping a present for Hans, down the chimney (the C4 down the elevator shaft)! That and the fact that traditional carols are sprinkled throughout the score is a massive clue! And let’s not forget the snow at the end, serving us a White Christmas. Ellis certainly had a love for snow didn’t he?

[@michaelschritter5678]

This is The Best Christmas Movie ever. Merry Christmas

[@ctcentralinfo]

Frank Sinatra was eyed to play John McClaine because he played Joe Leland, he's who John McClaine is based on, in the movie called The Detective which is based on a novel of the same name. The sequel to the novel The Detective called Nothing Lasts Forever is what Die Hard is based on, but Sinatra was 73 at that point.

[@LibertineDeSade]

This is great info, I had no idea this was based on a book!

[@technofilejr3401]

54:45, John won't be sleeping in the guest bedroom after all of this.

[@CaptainEnglehorn]

Yes they did, they flew helicopters as close to the deck as possible (if I remember right not only did the police tell them not to fly that low but the director told them know, but the cinematographer went behind his back and told them to do it anyway)

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

Jan De Bont. See his 30th anniversary ‘Speed’ interview with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. He prefers practical stunts, to put it nicely. He’s a real old school Dutch filmmaker. In other words, just like Paul Verhoeven he’s a little nuts. 😂 Times have really changed.

[@MartinBeerbom]

One of the helicopters was piloted by Chuck Tamburro. He's the guy who flew the chopper beneath the bridge in Terminator 2.

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

I worked at a theater showing this back in the day, and I fell deeply in love with Alan Rickman. He really hit it out with Role 1 and stole it out of the park. So glad you had a great time watcgubg ut!

[@dznutzfoo]

Yes! Bridget is awesome! She knows a xmas movie when she sees one! Love you guys!

[@dcbooker2020]

Christmas

[@circlenowsquared]

I'm glad it had been so long since Cody had seen it, it was almost like a first watch for him! You two were hilarious, this is my favorite Die Hard reaction I've seen, and I've watched a LOT of them. Love you guys!

[@toodlescae]

1st movie ever for Alan Rickman who was previously a stage actor. 1st ever action role for Bruce Willis who was known for romcoms and a romcom tv show called Moonlighting. Holly decked his halls and rang his bells.

[@FilmBuff54]

Rickman was on several popular BBC series before this, but “Die Hard” was his first mainstream hit movie.

[@toodlescae]

@FilmBuff54 tv series aren't movies though. Bruce Willis wasn't considered a movie star until Die Hard either. He was a tv star.

[@FilmBuff54]

@@toodlescae TV shows aren’t theater, either.

[@tonismith3707]

The guy with thin, long blonde hair was former ballet dancer. He died young. Merry Christmas to you and your family.😊

[@FilmBuff54]

Alexander Godunov. He defected from the Soviet Union, He was also in “Witness.”

[@MartinBeerbom]

His character's brother, the 'Jeffrey Dahmer' guy, was played by Andreas Wisniewski, who also was a dancer before his acting career.

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

Merry Christmas! Peace on earth and goodwill to all men, etc. (if only...) Also : I never, ever watched a Die Hard reaction where the words "I bet Jeffrey Dhamer couldn't do THAT!" were spoken, and that's why I love you guys :D

[@PuckeredMeatball]

It was so gratifying to see you guys experience this classic. I love you. Happy holiday happy festivis and happy solstice

[@davismccardle1]

This movie is unmatched in its writing and attention to detail. Everything is done perfectly, from camera work to acting to comedy. No action movie has ever been able to match it despite dozens of attempts to copy it. I'm so happy you saw the gas price easter egg. Of course in 1988 we didn't know it was gonna be an easter egg. Also the joke about "orbiting Arnold Schwarzenegger" and Hans comparing John McClane to Rambo - these guys (Arnold, Stallone, Willis) were always taking comedic shots at each other in their movies in the 80s and 90s.

[@Hortonfantastic4]

Merry Christmas to you guys. You are my FAVORITE couple reactors. I’ve been married for 20 years and I can spot a good relationship when I see it. I also can spot the problem ones and struggle to watch their content. But y’all look strong and loving. It makes me happy to watch

[@AnimusDredgen]

My birthday is the 25th and not only is Die Hard a Christmas movie, but it's also one of my favorite birthday traditions. Merry Christmas! PS - definitely didn't pause the video to scope out all the books haha

[@Shantros1985]

Loved talls reaction to this epic Christmas movie. I hope yall watch the rest of the die hard movies and if ya do I can't wait for the third and fourth movies. Yall gonna love them both.

[@cheryljohns7541]

It isn’t Christmas in our house until we’ve watched Die Hard 😂 the music, the Christmas tape on his back, the tree, the drunken office party, the snowing bearer bonds…tis the season to be jolly 🎄

[@matthijsclaessen8152]

Do Die Hard with a Vengeance! (3) With Jeremy Irons... "Fort Knox is for tourists."

[@penguincgm489]

Love your reaction as always💕 and Merry Christmas!

[@rextransformation7418]

There are two types of people in the world those who think die hard is a Christmas movie and those who are wrong. [semi-cit]

[@autonomouspublishingincorp8241]

Isn't Home Alone a Christmas movie? Home alone was literally formatted to be a PG family version of Die Hard, with a kid for the "every man", and therefore tough but dumb villains so the smart kid would be a good match. Otherwise its a lone protagonist foiling a siege by professional thieves on Christmas. Same movie.

[@kirstengilroy302]

I have had a thing about glass in my feet ever since!!!!! It is a Christmas movie, but mind you I have changed my mind recently…..I love you two, hope you and your family have a wonderful time

[@Milton2k]

55:48 Fun fact: The director elicited that face from Alan when falling, for Alan was not aware at that moment that he was going to be dropped. Alien like, improvised somewhat.

[@davidrobinson8543]

Happy Christmas, the new set up looks amazing

[@jaybird8192]

Yes, this is a Christmas movie!

[@butterfliesandmoths]

The "Now I got a machine gun ... ho ho ho" sends the xmas-feeling barometer through the smashed roof.

[@muffinamy83]

I used to work in Fox Plaza, the "Nakatomi Tower." The "blond guy" is Alexander Godunov, a former Premier danseur with the Moscow Ballet, who defected to the U.S. in 1979, 5 years after Mikhail Baryshnikov defected to Canada.

[@curtisharris966]

Love this film. It's a Christmas movie 😂 Alan Rickman is so missed

[@Milton2k]

57:17 Great setup, awesome payoff, that shot was pure redemption in a single moment.

[@jasonjeffery9728]

Merry Christmas!

[@MartinBeerbom]

There's been a German classical orchestra that played a piece of Michael Kamen's score in its Christmas concert. It cannot get more Christmassy than a mainstream classical orchestra playing its music as CHRISTMAS MUSIC!

[@stubbornscorpio7]

When it comes to reasons it’s a Christmas movie, I always like to throw in John’s wife’s name is Holly. 😊

[@KristineElizabethKraycer]

Merry Christmas to you both and your family!!

[@sandorfalusi3486]

If Home Alone is a Christmas movie, then Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It’s basically the same plot, just better.

[@GhostWatcher2024]

Hans falling at the end... was genuine surprise. The drop wasnt all that far... but the director told Rickman they'd be dropping him on "3"... and then dropped him on "2".

[@alexstanton83]

The actor that played Karl used to be a ballet dancer and left Russia to USA. Also yes, it's a Christmas film

[@stoopidusername]

21:40 THE ultimate Die Hard image, known round the world lol. Apart from Hans drop. Cant wait for bridgets judgement 😂 Its the best xmas movie ever, officer Powell is awesome & Argyle is too. Thanks Cody & Bridget for making my xmas eve better, by reacting to my all time fav movie

[@wampa25]

For me, there are 2 tiers of Christmas movies. Tier 1 - Films whose plots depend on Christmas. Films you couldn't make without Christmas as the setting or without seriously rewriting the script. Anything with Santa Claus, for example. Tier 2 - Any film merely set at Christmas, without the holiday being a major plot point. If you could easily remove Christmas from the script and still have the same story. This doesn't really help the Die Hard debate, though. On one hand, remove all references to Christmas and make it a simple office party, and you could still have the same film. On the other hand, the Christmas setting helps establish the timing of the heist. Christmas means fewer employees and security personnel in the building, making for a much more convenient heist.

[@shainewhite2781]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁⛄🌨️🎂

[@lwalker12]

Yes!!! This is totally a Christmas movie and it's my second fav one, only beat by National Lampoon's christmas vacation. My family watches this every year as it's not the Christmas season till Hans falls out the window. Great reaction!!

[@casademasa]

Beethoven’s 9th is the Christmastime classical music in Japan.

[@rodentnolastname6612]

Funny that the main musical theme to this film is "Ode to Joy" while you're wearing a "No Joy" shirt 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sam_of_Anarchy92]

technically a fountain pen in the right hands could kill just as easily as a gun

[@tenchraven]

A fountain pen? Just need the right hands.

[@mattlepera147]

In the right hands, you could kill 2 men with a pencil. A $#@&ing pencil

[@TallyDrake]

It's not only a Xmas movie, it's also a romance and a comedy. I love the laughs in it. Yipee Kay Yay!

[@TheBigdave316]

"Discount Dolph Lundgren" 😂 I love it!

[@lizardkingof1968]

640 mill in 1988 is about 1.7 billion today

[@gregorygant4242]

Yep not a bad heist if it went to plan that's a sh!t load of money for today .

[@Brent_P]

Yes, Die Hard 1 and 2 are Christmas movies.

[@Bishop228]

“There are 2 types of people in the world: Those who think Die Hard is a Christmas movie, & those who are wrong”.

[@liarliarpumpkineater4808]

My favorite Christmas movie! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@billybobtexas]

The scene where the bad guy took some candy, the actor ad-libed that moment because he was hungry and on a long shoot. But they liked it and kept the scene.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Die Hard 1,2,3 Are The Best 💯,Nice Reactions & Happy Holidays ⛄❄️ Everyone 😊

[@KiwiNZ07]

BOOM! Mic Drop! Bridget has Spoken!! I've always said it was a Christmas movie. 3 reasons why I know it is... It takes place on Christmas Eve, It's shot AT a Christmas Party, and the word 'Christmas ' is mentioned 14 times.

[@Milton2k]

57:53 A classy hero deserves a classy ride back home, when the deed is done.

[@aaronlewis4369]

also Johns wife's name is Christmas theme too Cody and Bridget.

[@Milton2k]

10:34 Well, Bruce was kinda known only for romcoms... saying that "it is one copper but it is Bruce Willis" back in the day... would be such a great joke.

[@taraseita6080]

Yes yes absolutely a Christmas movie 🌲 I watch it every year 🎅 Merry Christmas guys !

[@phunkjnky]

Argyle was the boy who tried to rob Rays Music Exchange in “The Blue Brothers.”

[@shockmesane4158]

I love that somehow "Is Diehard is a christmas movie" But what Brigette decides is best.

[@michaelschwartz8730]

LA fun fact: helicopters are always flyimg overhead here already, so no one bats an eyelash at a couple more for a movie shoot

[@ramseybolton1258]

One of the best christmas movie HO-HO-HO

[@AntoineRideaux-wd1zk]

Fun fact. The actress who plays Holly is the aunt of the Macaulay culkin from home alone

[@coltenharris1053]

Dude i love your spanish love songs shirt. One of my favorite bands.

[@kpednault]

Fun fact, until this film Bruce Willis was a soap/tv star! No one thought he could pull off action films, boy did he prove them wrong!

[@motleyh9427]

It isn’t Christmas at my house until Hans falls from the building.

[@gswithen]

Any movie that takes place around Christmas time is a Christmas movie. Bob Clark gave us A Christmas Story and Black Christmas.

[@zender1979]

You two make me so happy, awesome couple

[@tenchraven]

It's not really Christmas till Hans catches his flight.

[@stephen-macdonald]

It's Christmas Eve, don't forget to leave cigarettes, shoes, Twinkies, and a Beretta 92 in the ductwork for John McClane.

[@carleyfortson3245]

Am I the only one drooling over the wall of books in the background?! 🤤 The collection is AMAZING guys! Btw I will stand with Bruce Willis and say this is NOT a Christmas movie. Sorry not sorry!

[@lorddante9048]

You can get a hans gruber advent calendar where he starts at the top of the nakatomi building and falls one floor each day until he gets to the bottom. 😁

[@gacchan]

My Jewish friends say this is more themed for hanukkah XD

[@aarongilmore1254]

Cody, yes I got that on film....THANK YOU!!!!

[@ctcentralinfo]

"Die Hard" walked so "Violent night" could run.

[@hewent2Jarrod]

100% a Christmas movie!!!

[@Uzumakijose]

Oh its a christmas movie hands down

[@Judymoe]

"Straw hair" was a famous ballet dancer.

[@curtisharris966]

The behind the scenes is amazing. They flew the helicopters through the city. It wasn't allowed. The visual though is amazing

[@Eldaaa]

If it’s about Christmas, it’s a Christmas movie, if it’s set at Christmas, it’s just a movie

[@TheFetter04]

How to spot a North American watching Die Hard… Is that a hockey puck?🤣🤣🤣 Merry Christmas!🎄😎🍻✌️🖖

[@JurassicGodzillaFan]

One the best Christmas films. RIP Alan Rickman.

[@ABJ2]

Best reactors commentary on KZbin

[@cyavikings99]

We desperately need you to go through this franchise with 2 and 3.

[@pcdesign00]

In the book that this movie is based on. Hans pulled holly out when he fell. A much darker ending

[@PILLGATESUBEEZY]

Die Hard With A Vengeance is the best of them all.

[@Lavonda_]

Definitely a Xmas movie for sure.