Die Hard (1988) | *FIRST TIME WATCHING* | Movie Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@katherinesimkins3325]

This is when I became aware of Alan Rickman and have enjoyed him in every movie he was in! May he rest in peace.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

I loved him in Galaxy Quest with Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver

[@GroovingPict]

considering this was his first movie, that makes sense :p

[@jenniferwood3643]

Me too! Then I saw him in Sense and Sensibility and I fell completely in love.

[@J4ME5_]

Same

[@jarrodoakley6911]

Robin Hood was my first, but this might be my favorite. The dude was incredible

[@jakeb7087]

It still leaves me shocked that this is Alan Rickmans first real motion picture. The man was an acting genius and is sorely missed.

[@kikialdrich4574]

I have read that they didn’t tell Alan the exact time of the death fall so his reaction was close to real. RIP sir.

[@disaffectedmale]

I used to be a Central London courier some 20 years ago and had to deliver some suits he shipped to the UK. Apparently purchased from overseas while he was on location, to go to his town house near Hyde Park. Imagine my surprise when he answered the door and helped me get the literal chest of clothing out of my van and into his house. Happy to chat while we were moving the suits into his place and I told him I loved him in Die Hard, he seemed a little embarrassed to have taken the role and certainly didn't consider it his best work. Charming man and bunged me a £50 note tip.

[@jakeb7087]

@@disaffectedmale Cherish that memory. So good to hear men of high status not caring and instead being a decent person. That is an awesome story, thank you.

[@daveruble5150]

Hate you but want to be you! @@disaffectedmale

[@ArthurHILL-xp8bv]

Die hard 1988 Bruce Willis ss John Mcclane. I really like the reginald veljohnson as Sgt Al powell before the family matters when the Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Winslow later.

[@Y_.R]

When this movie came out Bruce Willis was only known as a comic actor in an extremely popular TV show called Moonlighting. I first saw the trailer for Die Hard in a packed movie theater. They showed a lot of action, including the jump off the roof with the fire hose and the explosion behind him. The whole theater was cracking up because the idea of Bruce Willis as an action star was hilarious. We were so wrong.

[@bell110]

Yeah, and the big action starts like Arnold and Sly were jacked. John McClain is just an average blue collar cop.

[@hectordelacruz5222]

I remember that show... Cybil Shepard 🤩

[@thorshammer4460]

@@hectordelacruz5222 yeah remember in moonlighting Cybil Shepherd, had to teach Bruce how to punch somebody in the face.

[@JaneDoe396Hz]

I've never been happier to be wrong. xoxo

[@swacfan100]

@@chermebrownsauce The theme song was so good. RIP Al Jarreau , his voice was perfect.

[@mokumboi19]

The greatest action movie of all-time, and Hans Gruber as played by Alan Rickman is one of the greatest movie villains of all-time.

[@stephaniewade2973]

RIP Mr. Rickman

[@kbiz2379]

The part at the end when Hans falls, he has a realistic look on his face because they told him they'd drop him on the count of 3 but they dropped him early so he was actually shocked

[@Serenity113]

I think I read that Alan Rickman(Hans) had a slight fear of heights too. The poor guy didn’t know they would release him early for the drop lol.

[@samwest1097]

That is the funniest $ish! Poor Alan. RIP

[@MrWirelesscaller]

@@samwest1097 Might have cost him a few years of his life.

[@rmhartman]

@@Serenity113 I think they actually told him they wouldn't drop him.

[@adamtoronibyrne1086]

He also sustained a lifelong back injury from this shot. It’s a look of fear and pain actually.

[@chrisf8855]

Such an epic movie. Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman were so perfect for this movie.

[@markr1354]

The explosion was larger than expected because the C4 caused the missile, dropped by the elevator earlier, to also explode. (The ones they used on the SWAT vehicle). The blond bad guy at the end was alive because he kept his hand between his throat and the chain around his neck. When you rewatch it at Christmas you'll catch more things. It's fun. "It ain't Christmas until Hans Gruber falls From Nakatomi Tower"

[@Christof742]

@@ckobo84 Lets not forget about all those poor people covered in glass.

[@NewTypeZero0]

@@ckobo84 qualified immunity... or self defense... He isn't responsible for anything..

[@Ivy94F]

@@Orange-Jumpsuit-Time ROTFL!! I love that!! 😂

[@vincegamer]

I've watched it I don't know how many times, and probably watched a dozen reactors on youtube. This is the first time I made a connection between him saying glass who gives a #### about glass? only to have glass become his real problem in the future.

[@6li8storm40]

“It ain’t Christmas until Hans Grover falls from Nakatomi Tower.” Agreed. I watch Die Hard every Christmas Eve, while I stuff stockings.

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

Die Hard, from 1988. Is maybe the best action movie ever in Film History.

[@lkotro21]

Thank god, the franchise stopped at 4 movies.

[@earthwormjim3269]

I think this film and Predator are the greatest action films ever made. Both directed by John McTiernan.

[@MrReese]

@@lkotro21 You mean at 3.

[@lkotro21]

@@MrReese Fourth film was fine, leaning more into action, of course, but it was fine. It may not have had a saving grace of Samuel L. Jackson, and dubbing fucked up his iconic phrase...

[@MrReese]

@@lkotro21 It was trash, utter trash.

[@shainewhite2781]

Bruce Willis retired from acting due to a brain/speech disorder called Aphasia, which was very sad to hear. I wish and his family the best of luck

[@jannathompson2262]

His wife Emma Heming Willis on Instagram still posts videos of Bruce and their young children. You can tell they all love each other so much;)

[@kdm71291]

And I sure hope his good buddies Arnold and Silvester are visiting him and hanging out.....that would seem to be the thing to do.....support him as his friends!

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

That explains all the bad roles he took, he went full Nicolas Cage making as many movies as he could while he Still could, not to pay taxes but to provide for his family

[@earthwormjim3269]

Alexander Godunov (the actor who played the blonde haired villain) died not longer after Died Hard came out, due to chronic alcoholism.

[@Khornedevotee]

@@earthwormjim3269 The one with the long hair or the one with the short hair and glasses? Both have blonde hair. You did not specify.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I just want to say, you two are excellent movie reactors! You talk just the right amount, have great instincts about what's going to happen, you really get what the film makers trying to do...very enjoyable reacting to these films I already know with you.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Thanks Jennifer ❤️🍿 we appreciate that!

[@iamjenniferjames]

♥ Best Christmas movie ever. 🤣😂

[@lowlybird9128]

Agreed

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Nope. Lethal Weapon.

[@savsmiles3042]

@@jasongilbert2379 and Elf.

[@15blackshirt]

Gremlins and Lethal Weapon are a close second

[@iamjenniferjames]

@@15blackshirt Yes, I forgot about Gremlins!

[@lisaray9944]

My daddy was dying and the last two months of his life we watch Die Hard everyday ….. thank you for a great memory

[@shawnkroll3950]

This movie is a classic. Just average cop trying to save people. I love the bond between Powell and John. It doesn't matter race, creed, sex. Powell knew the danger John was in and could empathize with him. Holly was amazing strong character top. She never once let it on who her husband was. She was strong willed. She was protecting him as much as he did her. As in all relationships couples fight, but like John realized she mattered more than any job. She realized the value of her husband and why she loved him. It was great story. Alan Rickman was just amazing villain.

[@brianhetzer8421]

The dialogue between Powell and McClain is real. A very real representation of the bond between cops, firefighters, and military personnel.

[@richruksenas5992]

@@chermebrownsauce He appeared in the sequel.

[@lorig-ski]

I have probably watched Die Hard over 50 times and I am still not sick of it! The comedy that is in this movie is just as brilliant as the action. Alan Rickman is everything! You all should check out Alan Rickman in 'Galaxy Quest' - absolutely priceless!

[@connie77]

YES! Galaxy Quest! A must see

[@sanelucid6942]

Alan Rickman plays one of the best villains in cinematic history! So cool, GREAT accent! This is a seriously good movie that has aged well!

[@jameshurley9551]

Glad you two liked this one. Part 2 isn't as good, but part 3? Die Hard With A Vengance is straight magic. Samuel L Jackson joins in and it's a non-stop roller coaster ride.

[@JustinPogue]

Die Hard 3 is a direct sequel to this film. Jeremy Irons character Simon is Hans Gruber's older brother. On another heist, disguised as a terrorist action.

[@fyoutube4226]

This is an absolute masterpiece. The best action flick of all time. Today drama's don't even have the character development that this has.

[@ScottLovenberg]

It's the best Christmas movie of all time. It just happens to also be an action flick.

[@MWSin1]

@@ScottLovenberg I always like to say that if Die Hard isn't a Christmas movie, Home Alone isn't a Christmas movie.

[@kathyjam2482]

This is by far my favorite Bruce Willis movie he was such a cutie. This is officially marked as a Christmas movie now. I am glad you both enjoyed it. ✌️❤

[@ljay79]

The best action movie ever made IMO. Die Hard is in my top 10 movies of all time. Ya'll are killin' it with these reviews.

[@samwest1097]

Agreed! For years Die Hard was my fav action flick. For me only Mad Max Fury Road could top it. 💪🏾

[@rustybarrel516]

And the middle of the John McTiernan “hat trick” between Predator and The Hunt for Red October.

[@SlayerO013]

My favorite action flick overall is Indonesian. The Raid 1+2. I like to pretend both are really just 1 long movie in case you are confused about plurality here. I really cannot choose between them. The "final bosses" of each Raid movie are the 2 dudes John Wick fights near the end of Chapter 3. As much as I love John Wick, if those 2 had been up to Raid standards I'm not so sure there would be a Chapter 4. Before anyone's tits get in a twist.... If John Wick used his guns there would be a Chapter 4, those two just wouldn't be in it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ronhager4399]

Agree, the only controversy about this move is that it is indeed a Christmas movie!

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

Best Christmas movie ever

[@todderickson2435]

That hug between John and Al is one of my favorite buddy hugs of all time. Not a boring movie, is it? 😁 Great reactions, as always!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Y’all’s facial expressions are making this so much better 💕

[@lynnesears6254]

I agree! These two have the BEST reactions!!

[@tokyosmash]

@@lynnesears6254 I agree

[@jhamler1]

There was a comedy bit back in the Eighties about how black people watch movies --Billy Crystal, I think-- compared to how white people watch movies. Stereotypes become stereotypes because they usually have a big kernel of truth to them. Thankfully this particular black stereotype is nothing less than wonderful.

[@MWSin1]

Watching someone reacting to a movie is the next best thing to being able to see it for the first time again.

[@mousetreehouse6833]

As Jo March said at the beginning of Louisa May Alcott's 1868 classic, "Little Women": Christmas won't be Christmas without watching "Die Hard". (my feelings: Same.)

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Santa said the same thing

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

Asia covering every single part of her face except her eyes had me dying laughing, I love you guys 💚💚💚😂

[@rmhartman]

She did that during Alien, too. I kept thinking "that ain't going to save you from seeing this."

[@killrinstinx4148]

What i loved. And it's a dude thing. Ol boys shirt said ho ho ho. She looked so perplexed yet bj was dying laughing😂😂😂

[@guitartrav4299]

Fun fact: the look of sheer terror on “Hans’” face when he starts to fall is real. They didn’t tell the actor when they were gonna “drop” him. So that wide eyed look is fully real. This is an awesome movie

[@MJXtube]

The story I heard was they told him they would count to '3' then drop him, but they dropped him on 2, lol

[@ParasitikOne]

@@MJXtubeeah they started the countdown and dropped him mid count instead of at the end where they told him he would be dropped and he genuinely thought the rig broke and he was going to die

[@L1VE3V1L]

Rickman was PISSED about it too. Any mention of this scene annoyed him.

[@davestang5454]

Directors will often try to get a more "honest" emotion out of their actors by putting them in a legitimate fearful, joyous, somber, etc, situation.

[@teensymom1420]

My favorite lines: "Yippee-ki-yay MF" and "Come out to the coast, we will get together, have a few laughs" One of the best action movies of all time IMHO.

[@newmoon766]

He's a Roy Rogers fan. :)

[@nonenone3257]

Karl was played by Alexander Godunov. He was a huge star in Russia's Bolshoi Ballet. He was an incredible dancer. During a US tour in '79 he contacted authorities and defected (this happened periodically). His wife was also in the Bolshoi. She returned to Russia. He passed away in '95 from hepatitis and alcoholism. He was only 45. It was a sad ending for a very talented person.

[@blueangelsfan4072]

Thanks for posting this info. I was a fan of A.G. also may he rest in 🕊

[@GF_Baltar]

Few directors have had a string of smash hit action movies like John McTiernan did back in the day. First it was Predator in 1987, then Die Hard one year later, and The Hunt for Red October two years after Die Hard. Those three movies alone were bigger hits than many directors have during their entire careers.

[@jasfan8247]

And a Bond in the day...?

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

...Aaaand then he was convicted of wiretapping his employees.

[@jdnaz1288]

@@jasfan8247 No

[@jdnaz1288]

And, while it was a few years later...Die Hard with a Vengeance.

[@jasfan8247]

@@jdnaz1288 💩 i am so mistaken. Probably connecting McTiernan's "Thomas Crown Affair".That was John Glen on Bond. Excuse my shite🙏

[@jazzyd312]

I worked across the street from the Fox Towers in Century City which was used as Nakatomi Plaza. It was surreal to see crashed helicopters and debris which was left in place during filming. As compensation, we all received screening passes to a sneak preview and a bunch of us from work went. It was one of my favorite movie-going experiences and we knew it was a bonifide hit!!!

[@TampaCEO]

Interesting note... Reginald VelJohnson, the actor who played "Sgt. Powell" became instantly famous after this film. He went on to star in a sitcom called Family Matters (which brought Steve Urkel to fame).

[@traveldoc1234]

Winslow!

[@rmhartman]

Many years later, in a TV spy comedy called "Chuck" (played by Zachary Levi) when there was a hostage situation at the Buy More, Al Powell (again played by Reginald VelJohnson) showed up, and it turns out he was the cousin of Chuck's boss. So Chuck and Die Hard are officially in the same world.

[@wfly81]

Yeah, they know that.

[@Reggie2000]

Family Matters is technically a spin off of Perfect Strangers, soooooo..... that means..... ?

[@DrPaul-xf4no]

He was in Turner and Hooch as well

[@AAA-mb6qk]

Gotta tell ya, y'alls enthusiasm and expressions are so adorable! I was lucky enough to see this in the theater when it was released. The explosions were massive with the "surround sound" back then. I love reminiscing while watching you guys, seeing and hearing these films and music for the first time. I was lucky enough to live them in real time! Y'all keep your channel alive, I LOVE your personalities!

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Thanks AAA 🍿❤️ We appreciate your comment, much love

[@SG-js2qn]

The pesky reporter who got punched in the nose? He was also the nasty EPA inspector in "Ghostbusters." Bearer's bonds are basically bank notes / money that have a high dollar amount (like a million per bond), and can be redeemed at any bank, no questions asked. They're not that commonly used in this age of digital transfers, but in the old days of paper money, that's one way you could hold or transfer ridiculously large amounts of cash.

[@arizona_anime_fan]

all US issued bonds are $1000 each (except for treasury bonds), but everything else you said about bearer bonds is correct.

[@johndododoe1411]

@@arizona_anime_fan Bearer bonds can be issued by anyone, not just governments. All bonds are IOU documents where the issuer promises to pay back the money later, but bearer bonds say the debt must be paid to whomever has the original piece of paper, other bonds have to be signed over by the previous owner. Like if Ford Motor Companies sells cars on credit, the car buyer would need to pay back the credit to the financing division or get the car repossessed. The financing division would pay the car dealership and Ford itself full price up front, then sell bonds to get the cash. When people pay back the loan and interest, the financing division pays back whomever bought the bonds. The bonds would be in practically handled amounts like $10000 each. The bond buyers would typically be banks and pension accounts, so if someone has $100,000 saved for retiring in 30 years, they might put $10,000 into buying a Ford bond due to be paid back with interest in 5 years, then use the payout to buy another etc. They would register ownership with Ford so Ford knows where to send the $10,000 . And obviously need a signature from the previous bond owner to confirm they no longer claim the money. But if its a bearer bond, Ford won't know and have to put a notice somewhere that the bond holders need to mail in their bonds or show them at some office that will pay out the money and mark the bond as "paid". This is how bearer bonds can be used as oversized cash, while registered bonds can't.

[@dcmslife3772]

Oh, I thought they were talking about Barry Bonds! jk jk jk 🤣

[@MegaSkills9]

There were 5 Die Hard Movies. 1988, 1990, 1995, 2007, and 2013. Bruce Willis stared in all of them.

[@TampaCEO]

36:00 - Alan Rickman (Hans Gruber) actually did this fall stunt against a green screen. While he wasn't falling from a building, he still had to fall 40 to 50 feet (which obviously made the actor nervous). Director John McTiernan had his hand on the lever that would drop the actor. He told him he would fall on a count of 3 - but he actually pulled the lever on a count of 1. The surprised look on Alan's face is authentic as he was completely caught off guard. He was very upset about being tricked, but it was definitely worth it in the end. R.I.P. Alan Rickman.

[@davidharrison3711]

The director counted to three, and told him that there wouldn't be a "four"! LOL

[@RolandjHearn]

A predictable script, no A list actors, standard action movie jokes and the conclusion you expected, put it all together and what do you get - one of the greatest movies ever made. How did that happen? I watch this movie every few years just to remind myself that a good story is a good story. This was so much fun watching you guys enjoy this movie. Loved the movie, loved this reaction.

[@rythe24]

I think something else that it did is it showed the battle wounds of Willis' character, something action movies didn't really do. It felt more real because we watched as he slowly gets f***d up over the course of the movie. It also did a good job inserting the heartwarming moments, such as when Willis' and Johnson's character meet in person and share a hug like two people who just went through some stuff. Not to mention, the soundtrack was on point. And the Wrath of Khan reference at the end? Genius. I could go on and on, but I think that's an example of why this movie is so beloved.

[@wendell6468]

saw this when it first came out and i was living in San Antonio. i can remember coming out of that cold theater into 97 degree weather outside and saying, "WHAT WAS THAT!? that had to be the greatest movie i have ever seen"! 😳😳😳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤ one of my all-time favorites...this is gonna be GOOD!!! ☺☺☺

[@Ivy94F]

Same here! Walked out of that theatre like, this is the best movie made ever ever ever!!! And that was my FIRST action movie. I didn’t think I would be into that genre (I was more sci fi fantasy at that age), and had no idea that I just experienced one of the best ever made. Loved action ever since.

[@andreacollins3204]

I grew up to this. As a 1980 baby these are still my fav movies. My dad is so similar looking to Bruce so I always loved him. Now his dementia diagnosis just breaks my heart. 😢

[@lethaldose2000]

This was such an important movie to the action genre… You have to understand that at the time, guys like Bruce Willis were not action heroes. And the film was ripped off many many times. Diehard on a bus... SPEED. Diehard on a boat... UNDER SEIGE. Diehard on a plane... PASSENGER 57. Diehard on a mountain... CLIFFHANGER. Supremely influential film

[@susanalexander6721]

I do love Under Siege and Cliffhanger.

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Is that Patrice you're somewhat quoting?

[@chriscurran981]

Not bad for a movie that started life as a sequel to Commando with Swarzenegger. Commando two got passed on, and rewritten into Die Hard. Mash it up with The Towering Inferno, add Bruce Willis. Fantastic results.

[@iandor1381]

Passenger 57 was alright though. Lol

[@davidharrison3711]

Don't forget "Air Force One" with Harrison Ford. "GET OFF MY PLANE!"

[@terrylandess6072]

The 80's was full of testosterone, imagination and 'blockbusters'. There's enough material to keep you guys busy for quite some time. Enjoyed this ride with you both.

[@brianhetzer8421]

McClain's dialogue when talking to himself is very realistic of the coping mechanism cops, firefighters, and military have. And the dialogue between Powell and McClain is also beautiful and realistic of those in high risk careers. We may not know each other, but we know what they are going through and we have each other's backs.

[@CrimsonRoseDancer]

Even though my hubby and are no longer in the army we still do that. Lol

[@NeuroticNicky87]

Talking to yourself isn't a bad thing for numerous reasons. I do it and have never been in a high risk job. It's helps with problem solving and stress (venting).

[@brianhetzer8421]

@@NeuroticNicky87 yes, but in the context of this movie, it is a coping mechanism.

[@mariotorresgo]

Wow, that's a very interesting fact I never knew about. You learn something new every day.

[@jefferyoetter6884]

There's nothing wrong with talking to yourself because it's a stress reliever. It's time though to get help though if you answer yourself.

[@oobrocks]

Alan Rickman’s first film; however he was a veteran stage actor. Amazing job by him!

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Asia and BJ, this was the 1st movie where the action hero didn't look like Arnold. (As well as one of Bruce's 1st movies) He changed the stereotype of the action hero. It was also Rickman's 1st movie which makes his performance even more awesome. The actor who played the reporter was harassed by ppl in real life for decades after this movie.

[@OriginalLictre]

This is among the movies that made the 'everyman hero' a prominent theme in American cinema. John McClain wasn't an elite SWAT officer, or Special Forces soldier; he was a normal man with a dangerous job, put into a position where his job skills and determination carry him through a situation where most people would be counted among the casualties. He makes a number of mistakes, and decisions that aren't perfect, which just make the character more believable and relatable.

[@WarGamerGirl]

The actor who played the reporter is William Atherton. He was probably harassed for playing Walter Peck in Ghostbusters too.

[@davidharrison3711]

He (William Atherton) also played the prick EPA guy in the original "Ghostbusters", who ordered the storage facility shut down.

[@dhavaram8064]

Before this movie Bruce Willis was known as a comedic actor. He was in a show called Moonlighting with Cybill Shepherd. When this came out, it was like "WHAT?! Bruce Willis as an action hero?! I don't see it!" Boy, was I wrong! Such a great movie!

[@hobbypassion]

Now you know why the Die Hard series is so successful. Can't wait to see your reactions to the others.

[@sheldondyck8631]

@@carlossaraiva8213 you are correct sir. Only Die Hard movies worth watching are 1 and 3. The rest are trash.

[@bryanb3352]

@@carlossaraiva8213 #2 is a fun movie, but I'll admit not as good as #1 and Vengeance... A Good Day to Die Hard is just over the top, silly goodness.

[@chearreview]

Every Christmas our family does a "Die Hard" Movie Marathon.

[@ScottLovenberg]

"Ho, ho, ho. Now I have a machine gun!" I love that bit more than I should.

[@Spurgeon2w1]

I was 12 years old and saw this in the theater opening weekend. My most vivid memory was watching people give this movie a standing ovation!

[@lethaldose2000]

Asia and BJ, What took the writing in this movie to the next level is the built motivation of John not only trying to save his wife, but trying to change their last moment. So it's not the fight in her office bathroom. The writer was stuck during the development process of the script to find this deeper motivation. Until one day when he almost died driving on the 405 highway in L.A. He had a fight with his wife earlier in the day and thought the last memory she would have of him is the fight they had that morning. This motivation plays out during the quite moments of the film. And gives the film that deeper staying power from just a typical action movie.

[@technopirate304]

Exactly. McClane really looks scared and overwhelmed throughout the movie. When he is asking Al to find his wife if he doesn’t make it is some real stuff. McClane in that moment looked at his bloodied feet is thinking he won’t make it out alive. Wounded soldiers on the battlefield have asked a similar favor of their comrades. I love that Al Powell hears the defeat in his voice and tells him to not give up.

[@bradpriebe9218]

If nobody else has suggested it yet, The Last Boyscout is another great Bruce Willis action movie and a classic with lots of memorable lines.

[@rothed16]

Highly underrated movie! Good pick

[@sheilaburns8977]

@@rothed16 I agree, it is a good movie, and I think I'll rewatch soon. Even though I have access to a lot of new movies, I always go back and rewatch movies.

[@perrycampbell6499]

I can’t stop laughing, Asia has blank look on her face when something happens and BJ looks to see Asia reaction and does a double take when seeing her blank face lol great reaction

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Thanks 🍿❤️

[@perrycampbell6499]

Whodat!!!!!

[@obxtasy626]

Bearer bonds are unregistered securities that function like cash - the 'bearer' (holder) is the owner. No paper trail. If you hold it, you own it. Just like cash. And if you wondered why the tall blond guy moved like a dancer, it's because he was. His name was Alexander Godunov. He was a Russian ballet dancer who defected to the US in the 70s and branched out into movies. Can't wait to see your reactions to the rest of the franchise!

[@frankdtank7444]

This movie has one of best established conflicts between a hero and a villian of all time. McClane and Gruber have an chess match going on where there is a move and a counter move back and forth between them both. Most action films before (and since) had a very simplistic hero vs. villian butting heads plot. Die Hard upped the game on what you could do in an action movie. Then you also add Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber, one of my favorite movie villains of all time.

[@technopirate304]

37:04, you guys didn't show it but I love the moment when John introduces his wife to Al and calls her "Holly Gennero". In that moment he is letting her know, no matter what she calls herself she is his wife, he loves her, respects her career and will do anything for her. Holly recognizes this and immediately corrects him and says "I'm Holly McClane". She lets John know she loves him and respects him as well. It's a small note but always gets me.

[@nickmanzo8459]

A bearer bond is basically the international version of a cashier’s check. It’s basically exchangeable for currency anywhere that can redeem a bearer bond, and because it’s specifically cash turned over to whoever has it in his possession (the bearer of the bond), it’s virtually untraceable.

[@jannathompson2262]

Is that what Eddie Murphy's friend who got murdered in Beverly Hills Cop had?

[@walterf5502]

You two make watching movies so much fun. Would love to watch a movie with you two LIVE. Thanks for the reaction. Die Hard is a classic. Love the chemistry between Argyle, McClain and Officer Winslow (ha ha). All action, all great entertainment. Have a bless week

[@sergiodavila5269]

“Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…..” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣…all the lines Bruce & Mr. Rickman give in this flick are classic y’all. Great reaction!!!!

[@mariotorresgo]

This movie is amazing. A classic of action cinema. And seeing you guys enjoying it so much and just being shocked and surprised by it makes it all the better... I miss this type of movies, the masterfully executed action and set-pieces, keeping you on the edge of your seat, the pacing, the editing, the effects that still hold up more than 30 years later, every single detail taken care of.

[@BoondockRoberts]

This is what we're talking about when we say CGI ruins movie making. Look how gut punching real everything feels when you have practical effects great acting and a fantastic script.

[@jannathompson2262]

I hate CGI. I love watching these reactors and want them to dive into 70's movies...real car chases!

[@BoondockRoberts]

@@jannathompson2262 Every kid that grew up on Fast and the Furious needs to watch the Bullit car chase and get back to me on what's awesome.

[@jannathompson2262]

@@BoondockRoberts The French Connection also;)

[@tinacorrine5392]

Almost every GenXer will tell you this is the GREATEST Christmas movie ever!!

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Gremlins

[@TheRaidernation33]

Arguably the Greatest Action movie ever made John McClain one of the best characters put on film. Y’all reactions are always a good time keep’em coming

[@pauls.arts.and.craft.]

Steven Spielberg was once asked, is there a movie that he had not directed, but he would have liked to claim he did, he replied 'Die Hard' because it was so good.

[@deepnthought.]

Bruce Willis had also did his own stunts in this movie.

[@whome1629]

Bruce Willis was still shooting the tv show moonlighting when die hard went into production.

[@deepnthought.]

@@whome1629 He certainly was lol. A few episodes can be found on KZbin too

[@karlsmith2570]

"I Don't Even Know What Bearer Bonds Are" They're basically a form of currency that can be used anywhere around the world and they don't depreciate

[@hazi5961]

Greatest action movie ever made. It aged extremely well too.

[@ryanstarkey3011]

I kicked off the Christmas season this year watching Die Hard!😅 It is a classic! I remember the TV commercials for it with John jumping from the exploding roof and I knew I had to see this movie. Still a great watch 35 years later!!

[@windsorkid7069]

I've seen this movie several times, and I think I'm gonna love it watching with you guys as much as I have ever because of Asia's infectious laugh that I adore. This movie is a classic Bruce Willis blockbuster.

[@glennwisniewski9536]

Argyle crashes through the garage gate at the end because his limo is already wrecked by his previous heroism against Theo the computer guy. By the way, actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. who played Theo went on to become a regular on TV's Matlock (85 eps) and then Walker, Texas Ranger (196 eps!).

[@nickurchin9579]

Hands down the best reaction I've seen to Die Hard (and I've seen far too many lol) - you are both extremely sincere with your reactions and I don't get an overperformance kinda vibe or anything of the sort - you're both just locked into the film and it's wonderful. Cheers.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

Wow Nick ❤️❤️ Thanks so much, that’s so nice of you to say. Appreciate your great and glad you’re pulling up to watch with us

[@pwmel1]

Another great reaction! I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this already or not, but Karl, the big blonde bad guy, in real life, he was a famous classically trained ballet dancer. He nailed his role as a bad guy!

[@cinb3448]

I Love this movie!! As someone commented earlier, Best Christmas movie ever!! ❤️😁🔥

[@timbola]

yEP

[@denroy3]

Don't confuse setting with theme...not a Christmas movie.

[@cinb3448]

@@denroy3 Not confused, that's kind of an on going joke about the movie thats been going on for years!

[@denroy3]

@@cinb3448 yea, but...haha, Bruce Willis agrees with me. Lethal Weapon is also set during Christmas, like that one too.

[@moonakieater2308]

@@denroy3 What so confusing about it? The decorations, the presents, the music, the office Christmas party, a "miracle" and it even has a "snowfall" at the end. It's set around Christmas time so it's a Christmas movie😜 It just takes place in hot and sunny LA and not in some other ideal winter city.

[@kristenboren7853]

i just can't get enough of your videos! i've watched a lot of couples reviewing movies and lord, oh lord... they NEVER shut up!! i can't even enjoy what little of the movie i can see. BOTH of you are amazing 🥰

[@karena2746]

Hopefully they get around to watching interview with the vampire. Not to many people know that Anne rice passed away. She was my favorite author.

[@julianaFinn]

I loved some of her stuff. The Witching Hour series was great, as far as Interview went, got as far as Lestat and one more book after that and then it got too weird. Knew she passed though and I'm always sad when someone who made a cultural impact dies....

[@teddyj5187]

I wish whoever did queen of the damned actually read the book. Think it was called lestat.

[@jezdfax]

The scene where Hans is about to fall from the building, I read the director wanted a good scared reaction shot from Hans as he fell backward. He told the actor he would count to three before the actor was about to fall. Instead, the director told his crew to release the actor at the count of one. The facial expressions of Hans is the real deal as it surprised the actor before his release.

[@randallshuck2976]

All of the sequels are just as much fun. Another action flick, with Willis staring, that is at least as fun is the "RED" series. Watching you two is almost as fun as watching the flick. Good reaction.

[@WRX2001]

What a movie "when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept. For there were no more worlds to conquer. The benefits of a classical education."

[@tcsam73]

Watching a Christmas movie in August? Why not? It's a Bruce Willis classic, and always worth watching.

[@Divamarja_CA]

They may not have known this is a Christmas movie, which it is.

[@donpietruk1517]

What made Willis into such a star is that he had a completely relatable "regular guy" vibe on screen. Much more so than either Stallone or Schwarzenegger. Another favorite of mine is The Fifth Element. Great action sequences and loved his byplay with Chris Tucker.

[@jeffthompson9622]

This was Alan Rickman's first movie role. He was also memorable in Quigley Down Under, Dogma, and the Harry Potter movies.

[@AzaleaLala]

And Robin Hood where I think he steals the show.

[@jeffthompson9622]

@@AzaleaLalaNot the whole show. I always find Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio impressive.

[@davidharrison3711]

@@jeffthompson9622 Yes, Ms. Mastrantonio was great in "Scarface" and "The Abyss", too!

[@danhirsch6554]

Great video. Fun fact. When Hanz is hanging from the building at the end. The actor who played him was afraid of heights. Now he only fell about 15 feet in real life but the actor wanted to know when they would let him go so he could prepare for the fall. But the director wanted his reaction to the fall to be real so they let him go without telling him... lol

[@jeremygray1331]

One of the great action movies ever. Genre defining. I worked in Century City for years and no one ever called that building by its name, the Fox Tower, it was always the Nakatomi Plaza.

[@naticastrong3490]

You two make movies so enjoyable! There is not A lot of reaction people on KZbin that actually find enjoyment in movies! Some of them just react to rip every movie to shreds! But you both enjoy movies and that's what I love! Thank you!

[@michelleg.9440]

Fun Action packed movie! I’ve seen it bunches of times- But, it was more fun watching with the two of you:) Great reactions y’all:) Glad you both enjoyed it! Another great Bruce Willis movie- The Last Boy Scout . Much Love y’all!🙂🤗♥️😎👍

[@barbaraswinford6677]

This is my favorite Christmas movie. I watch it every year.

[@Lynn705Hal]

Awesome movie. I've probably seen it 50 times. I've never seen anyone count the number of lives Bruce Willis was going through though. 🤣 Great reaction as always. Thx.

[@timfoxworth7809]

I love how y'all put movie full screen. ,lice y'all's reactions y'all are the best.

[@aranerem5569]

Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber

[@annw291]

Alan Rickman is the best.

[@stefanhuddleston6816]

That look of fear on Rickman's face when he falls is real when they dropped him into an airbag in the studio they told him they were going to count down but dropped him before the countdown to get a real reaction.

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

My favorite parts of this reaction was Asia hiding behind her fingers. You should definitely check out the rest of the Die Hard franchise 2-5.

[@ReelinwithAsiaandBJ]

🫣 Thanks 🍿❤️

[@michaelb535]

They can skip 5.

[@SlayerO013]

It always cracks me up when she does that. Eyes wide open, peeking between her fingers. 🤣🤣🤣

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

@@zerpblerd5966 the third one I don't care for. There're some elements I like of die hard with a vengeance.

[@thegoodgunner]

1 and 3 are the only good one,2 is decent at best and the rest are trash

[@blackknight1013]

The 80's was my high school period (16 when this came out) and I loved the eighties for some of the movies we had in that period. The 80's action flicks were a lot of fun. Die Hard was a great pick for Bruce as it boosted him from TV into movie A list quite quickly.

[@BlanketMan]

Die Hard is definitely in my all-time top ten movies. I saw it five times at the theater in college back in ‘88. Couldn’t wait to take different friends to get their reaction… which was much like yours! So much fun seeing you respond to my favorite scenes. One of my favorite parts, that you didn’t discuss afterward, was when John gives his gun to “Bill Clay.” So much tension, and Alan Rickman is SO good. I’m surprised you didn’t seem to recognize him as Professor Snape!

[@kdm71291]

John: "Can't you play any Christmas music?" Argyle: "This IS Christmas music", and it's Christmas In Hollis by RUN-DMC, haha! Reginald VelJohnson always plays a cop...remember, he was also a cop in Ghostbusters! Most popular line in the movie: "Yippie ki yay, muthu f....."! Haha! So is this a great movie, or what?! It was Bruce Willis' first big film role and his film career took off after this.......and there's 4 more Die Hard movies!

[@ericantonsen8536]

You guys are the bomb! I REALLY enjoy your reactions! I’m writing this BEFORE I watched this because I’m that confident.

[@lynettecummins2438]

Asia hands covering her face are the best.❤️ Great reaction guys. 😃

[@griffincrib]

One of the best action movies ever! Watching Asia's reactions during the movie was PRICELESS. 🙂

[@alaingaudart3432]

Again I saw this in 1988 when it came out. They really don’t make action packed movies as much like this. Again love to see people enjoy this as much as you guys. Reminds me of myself back then enjoying

[@SilentBob731]

13:58 One of the keys to making a truly classic action movie is having an interesting and formidable villain, and Hans Gruber is one of the greats,. Alan Rickman was a brilliant actor, it's too bad that so many people only know him as Professor Snape.

[@imbwildrd3693]

I'll say it over and over again, the relationship between you two is so tight and connected. I love how you express your love for each other, down to those little side glances you give each other. :) Thanks for giving us such great reactions!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@scozz6139]

Nice job guys! I love watching Asia watching action movies, she's very entertaining with the faces she makes, especially when she grabs her blanket!! LOL

[@fernandof.2225]

Asia is so adorable and funny. She looking through her fingers was great. Looking for "protection" by holding BJ's right shoulder... so sweet. Great video-reaction.

[@windsorkid7069]

"Yippee kiyay m**********r!!" Great movie.

[@kck9742]

Fun fact: the scene where Hans falls, the actor Alan Rickman was in a harness and was supposed to be dropped 40 feet on the count of 3. Well, the director wanted the terror on Rickman's face in the slow-mo close-up to be as authentic as possible, so he had him dropped on 2 instead. He wasn't acting 😂