*DIE HARD (1988)* Is A CHRISTMAS Movie!! (First Time Watching)

[@michael3349]

When Alan Rickman passed away in 2016, the New Yorker created a special comic square in his honor, featuring John McClane and one Harry Potter. The two are in a bar together sharing a toast. The caption reads: "Here's to the best damned antagonist a guy could ask for". Truer words were never spoken. RIP to the legend.

[@yasminareacts]

Rest in peace Alan

[@tanelviil9149]

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[@AmphibianWitch]

In my country, it's Christmas until the 6th of January, so you're good 😁 Happy new year!

[@yasminareacts]

Happy New Year!!

[@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

[@cchavezjr7]

Yup, I remember the talk of Willis leading up to this. They only saw him as a romcom kind of actor from the tv show Moonlighting he was in and nobody every thought he was "Action" material. This movie changed that completely 180 degrees.

[@glennwelsh9784]

And I'm glad that Yasmina is firmly in the camp of "Die Hard is a Christmas movie." It takes place on Christmas Eve, there's Christmas music in the soundtrack and Christmas decorations as set dressing, Christmas is referenced numerous times, and John McClane is there to reconcile with his wife *Holly.* But even more than that, the themes and vibes of the movie are actually very uplifting. It's about a man trying to overcome miraculous odds and good triumphing in the face of evil despite all obstacles. Tell me that doesn't capture the Christmas spirit.

[@davidisles4009]

My mother and I watched it together, every Christmas season

[@MrSilentBill]

4:10 I think, this is called the corporate yes-man-laugh. :D

[@glennwelsh9784]

2:52 Talking about Christmas at the airport, wait until you see Die Hard 2...

[@erikthompson619]

Truer words were never spoken!

[@theylied1776]

Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie. The movie everyone watches at Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, only has 18 minutes dedicated to Christmas. In Die Hard, either one of the characters directly mentions Christmas or there is a visual representation of Christmas.

[@ghostn9ne]

Trivia: When Hans fell from the building, the look on Rickman's face was authentic. There was a countdown he was expecting before they released him for his fall, and the director went early, so that look was him being genuinely surprised at falling.

[@yasminareacts]

Haha that’s awesome that it was a genuine reaction

[@ghostn9ne]

@@yasminareacts I know right. Hey, while I have you here, I know you get a lot of suggestions but if you can add Orphan Black to your viewing schedule I think it will become one of your top 5 shows ever. So different from anything else. Tatiana Maslany gives one of the greatest performances in television history. Incredibly underrated show. If you decide, don't read anything about it. Just dive in. Happy New Year!

[@charlesmaurer6214]

In some traditions Christmas extends for 12 days after hence the song shifting it to almost a week into January.

[@krdragon6950]

Reginald VelJohnson (Al Powell) and William Atherton (Richard Thornburg) were both in Ghostbusters. And VelJohnson played a Jail Guard in Ghostbusters.

[@jindas4217]

Reginald VelJohnson also seems to have played police officers alot.

[@santiagorodriguez9849]

I loved your reaction, it's definitely one of the best reactions to this movie that I've had the chance to see. Thank you Yasmina. Happy New Year and may 2025 bring you and your channels lots of success.

[@yasminareacts]

Thank you!! Happy New Year!! 🎉

[@eridan-zumaya]

💜🎄it's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza🎄💜

[@thomasoa]

Since Hans calls McClane "cowboy," John's choice of the name Roy is a likely reference to singing cowboy actor Roy Rogers, perhaps the least macho of the cowboy actors.

[@grife3000]

It's a line in the movie "I was always kind of partial to Roy Rogers actually."

[@HeidiDenoble]

No one under 60 gets the reference. At the end when McClane says "Happy Trails Hans" that was a reference to the song of that name that Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans sang at the end of their TV show.

[@Madbandit77]

@@HeidiDenoble I got that reference.

[@TheBlond49]

Still an iconic movie of action genre. Also it introduced us to Alan Rickman

[@yasminareacts]

Still can’t believe this was his first movie role!

[@ElewIV]

If you think about it. Die Hard has almost exactly the same plot as Home Alone.

[@adamwells9352]

I just go around from Die Hard reaction to Die Hard reaction pointing out that this is a Christmas movie because the bad guys think Christmas is about the presents, while the good guys learn that family, friends, and forgiveness are what really matters. Plus it ends in a snowstorm as reunited lovers reconnect. Christmas magic! Your reactions are always immensely charming. Have a great new year.

[@jefferyoetter6884]

Great reaction ❤️. And yes, despite what people say? It really is a Christmas movie. If it isn't? Then neither is Home Alone.

[@cchavezjr7]

For such a small role., Argyle was awesome!

[@citpeks2000]

Next Christmas, check out the listings at your local theater. They usually run screenings of this.

[@19wulfy69]

Glad to catch your reaction to this Christmas classic. When the trailers for this showed in theaters most people laughed and the producers where worried about it's success because before this Bruce mostly did comedy most well known for his role in the show "Moonlighting". I'm going to recommend another Bruce Willis movie "The Last Boy Scout" (1991) I think you will really enjoy it.

[@SchulzEricT]

It's so hard to narrow down my recommendations to a small, focused few so that you aren't overwhelmed... but let's do: -The Fifth Element (the Sci-Fi super-fun action flick with heart starring Bruce Willis. Maybe even more fun than Die Hard?) and -Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (a top-2 Christmas action flick; a new noir starring Robert Downey Jr, among others - Val Kilmer, Larry Miller, Michelle Moynahan, Shannyn Sossamon, Corbin Bernsen - with an incredible script, fantastically written dialogue. Very funny. The movie that got RDJ the role of Iron Man, or so I've heard.)

[@AbhishekKr.Singh1609]

Happy New Year Yasmina May this year hold endless joy and prosperity for you

[@biguy617]

The hockey puck bomb is like a stun grenade.

[@BobCrabtree-ev4rz]

I started watching this December 31 and and it's now 12:05 January 1 2025.I need a nap.Glad you enjoyed the movie.

[@DannyWalker1963]

I just found your channel.. I am gonna give you a whirl.. Happy New Year Yasmina! I am seen to many lady's named Yasmina these days.. Your reactions are very natural..

[@tx3rn0bill]

Earned my thumbs-up for being on team "this IS THE Christmas movie"!

[@Jumpman67]

I used to work at an airport. The absolute worst time to fly is around Thanksgiving. Second is Christmas.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

It's a Christmas movie has been a thing for decades. Even Joey on friends brings it up in some old episode from long ago.

[@petermachare5711]

12 days of Christmas goes to January 6, so you're good.

[@roderick8167]

Let's Go ! , this is one of my favorite action movies of all time you definitely picked a great movie to watch to end the year with 🤘🔥, also in my opinion Die Hard is definitely without a shadow of a doubt a Christmas movie 😁😂🎄🎁

[@megafan2000]

Took a picture in front of the building last Christmas

[@paulalexandredumasseauvan2357]

GREAT REACTION! 😁 THANK YOU for adding SO MUCH FUN to the movie! 👍☺

[@johndaily263]

I liked the comment I saw on another reaction video: a heist movie where the only successful heist was a candy bar. Glad you finally watched this. Bruce Willis made some other fantastic movies I’d recommend: RED, Sixth Sense, and Unbreakable are at the top of the list.

[@johndaily263]

I neglected to mention: the TV show Community, season 1, episode 23 (“Modern Warfare”) also ends with a terrific Die Hard callback.

[@ChaseDixon-ws2lg]

My favorite Christmas movies are Jim Carrey in THE GRINCH, DIE HARD 1 , LETHAL WEAPON 1, GHOSTBUSTERS 2, BATMAN RETURNS & HOME ALONE 1990

[@KennyMrTerrellThisIsTheWay2024]

Happy New Year Yamsina .🎆🎊🇺🇸👉🦅 Die hard is one of my favorite Bruce Willis movies. Glad to watch your reaction to it !!

[@MikeBrown7799B]

Hello Yasmina!😊I can't believe you are just watching this classic. I know you know a lot of the references from B99 and Jake. The first three Die Hard films are very good and worth reacting to for sure. Number four is a bit disappointing. Great reactions to this well made action film, Yasmina!!!!🎬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You should see Alan Rickman in "Galaxy Quest" (1999).😉 Happy New Year, Yasmina!🥳🥳

[@biguy617]

RIP Alan Rickman

[@Youngie761]

The 2nd Die Hard would be more relatable to your Christmas situation I would think.

[@josiahgreen11235]

Hiya Yasmina, Die Hard has a nice mixture of action, thrills, humor, and heart. 💚

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Omg Yasmina I am really glad you got a chance to see this movie it is awesome love your black nails and hair you look nice happy new years to you and best of luck to your 2025 😊

[@gregorygant4242]

Alan Rickman the smartest , sleekest ,most well spoken villain in any movie ever. RIP Alan Rickman .

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Yasmina happy new years and you look beautiful ❤

[@DannyWalker1963]

Took a look at your Playlists.. Criminal Minds.. Thats cool you pick tha series to review.. One of favorites shows on crime..

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hi Yasmina hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@CoastalNomad]

Die Hard is a Christmas Movie!!!...... Spoiler Alert: Only Die Hard 1&2 happen at Christmas....... So can watch the others at any time.... The Script is based on the 1979 novel, NOTHING LASTS FOREVER, which was a sequel to THE DETECTIVE, which starred Frank Sinatra in 1968. This Movie has some Firsts: - First Action Movie role for Bruce Willis, before this he played on a TV Comedy called "Moolighting" - First Hollywood Movie Role for Alan Rickman, He was nervous about playing a villian in his first movie being the villian, He almost turned down the role... Other Early Alan Movies "Quigley Down Under," "January Man," "Robin Hood: Prince of Theives"..... Line up of actors seen in other projects: - Bonnie Bedelia (Holly Gennero/McLane) Played the lead in "Heart Like a Wheel" the Shirley Muldowney Story, - Reginald VelJohnson (Sgt Powell) later played the father on TV show "Family Matters" - Clarance Gilyard (Theo the Hacker) Prior he had played "Merlin" in "Top Gun" 1986, And after Played Ranger JJ Trivette on TV's "Walker Texas Ranger" with Chuck Norris, - Alexander Godunov (Karl) Played a composer in "The Money Pit" with Tom Hanks & Shelley Long, and an Amish Person in "Witness" - Paul Gleason (Assist Chief of Police Robinson), was the Assistant Principal in "The Breakfast Club" - William Atherton (News reporter Thornton) Played the "EPA Inspector" that turned off the Ghost Containment Unit in "Ghostbusters" - Robert Davi (FBI Agent Johnson (other one)) Played a Goon in Goonies, and other Parts, - Grand L Bush (FBI Agent Johnson) Played in Lethal Weapon 1 & 2 - Mary Ellen Trainor (Blonde Newscaster) Played Physcologist in Lethal Weapon (1-4) Other Info/References: - Phrases "Yippie Ki Yi Ya" and "Happy Trails" come from songs Roy Rogers sang in his Movies/TV Show..... - For the "Drop scene" they told Alan they were gonna drop him (he was in a safety harness) on a counted number (I've heard both 3 & 5) and they dropped him early to get the shear panic reaction..... - I heard, the "Bill Clay" scene was added after they started shooting and found out how good Alan was with mimiciking accents..... - Not hearing the sound of gunfire - 30 stories at 10 feet a story would be 300 feet in the air then add in the contruction Materials to deaden the sound.... - Not seeing the gunfire on roof of building, Building that tall have strobes and marker lights on the Roof, so aircraft don't run into them.....

[@krono5el]

Awesome that you get all the rferences now and hope you at least get to the 3rd which is prob one of my faves just like the first.

[@benjaminwellington8297]

My favorite Christmas movie

[@MikeWood]

Had to rewatch b99 s3e10 after this. Hadn't seen any reactors make that connection before. :)

[@d_mosimann]

Very glad you liked this. Can't wait until you watch / react to the 2nd and 3rd Die Hard movie. Unlike most sequels, theese are getting better. No. 4 is debateable, no. 5 is a waste of time.

[@Otokichi786]

"Die Hard": This little-known song sums up "John McClane" and "Holly Gennaro": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYqrnZh8e82ffM0

[@MidniteRider-ls8df]

I really enjoyed your reaction to this movie. Do you think you will react to more old movies like Die Hard? If so, I've got plenty of 80's movies to suggest.

[@geody3001]

It is undeniably a Christmas classic, but not a "Christmas movie" in the strict sense. Neither actual Jesus nor Santa is a character, and it isn't about the holiday itself, like in How The Grinch Stole Christmas (The 1966 TV special narrated by Boris Karloff, not the movie, which I haven't seen and most likely won't since it looks like warmed-over barf). Die Hard happens at Christmas so there is Christmas music and imagery, a Christmas party, and some sly winter references like the snowstorm of papers at the end. But, Trading Places, for example, has a Christmas party, a Santa suit, and Christmas music, but it is not a Christmas movie either, and not just because it carries over to New Year's Day. It isn't even a holiday movie. It just takes place with the backdrop of the holidays, so if you want Trading Places to be your Christmas movie then Merry Christmas, it's yours. But what is the great thing about not being a Christmas movie? Anyone can enjoy it, of course! Would you deny it? It is for everyone, be ye Christian, Jewish, Shinto, or otherwise. You don't need to celebrate Christmas or believe in the central tenet of the holiday of Christmas, the birth of the Christian savior, to be fully within the target audience of Die Hard. That's the difference.

[@dupersuper1938]

The police chief, the FBI agents or the emergency line operator: who is worse at their job? Discuss.

[@jackson857]

You should watch the honest trailer for Die Hard Yas, it's great. Learned some cool things like this was Alan Rickman's very first movie. First four movies are all worth watching in my opinion.

[@grife3000]

Should have warned you that he didn't say yippy kayak other buckets.

[@aaronz1326]

I'm surprised that you weren't at all moved by John asking Al to pass on a message to his wife.

[@EmmanuelEtouMongo]

I love this movie Die hard 👍

[@specialforcesoffaith8585]

Hate to break it to you but Bruce Willis admitted that Die Hard is a Bruce Willis movie NOT a Christmas movie.

[@catindigo9907]

Toe fists works

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Groovy

[@melanieparker]

Even Bruce Willis himself has said that this is not a Christmas movie. I respectfully disagree...

[@DannyWalker1963]

I see you are a cinephiles and film enthusiast..You would loved the youtube channel "Movie Night Extravaganza"

[@StevenFleming-x7q]

WOW Did you really say McClane is better off with bare feet? Omg! (P.s Stuff Brooklyn 99) DIE HARD is not a Christmas Movie. DIE HARD is Thee Christmas Movie Ho-Ho-Ho!

[@vabeachkevin]

This is not a christmas movie. Its heist movie that happens to take place at christmas time. You can remove every christmas reference and you would have the exact same movie, therefore christmas is not vital to the plot, therefore not a christmas movie.