*DIE HARD* is my favorite Christmas movie!!

[@chocomog9567]

No matter how many times I see this movie I can't help but remember the true meaning of this movie...proper foot care and the importance of taking an extra second to put on shoes

[@leek619]

🤣💯👍

[@richelliott9320]

Lieutenant Dan would agree

[@mem1701movies]

It didn’t help SOL ROSENBERG

[@jkfozul2316]

I remember reading an article where an American soldier was woken up by a firefighter in Afghanistan so he put on his boots and vest and helmet and went out to work. He was photographed in his gear and boxers and apparently was reprimanded for not being fully dressed. I'm like the guy had his rifle his helmet and his boots, what else did he need??

[@Laochri]

It's a Christmas movie! If you take out the Christmas aspect, John is still on the East coast. There would be no party, so No one would be in the building that late. Hence; No Plot.

[@andersthomsen3409]

I love it when Ellis is talking to Hans, Karl is bringing him a Coca Cola.... Ellis probably asked for "some coke" and they misunderstood

[@robinkulbay]

Damn! Never thought about that 😂

[@tsloan2100]

He likes Coke in all its forms

[@Quixotic1018]

Filmmakers said that was the intended joke and not too many people got it at the time.

[@GeneralZodFDNY77]

Holy shit. 33 years and that never occurred to me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@erikawilliams9558]

I never noticed that lol. That's hilarious

[@Dazbog373]

Even as a villain, it's hard to hate Alan Rickman's characters. He's also the best thing about Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Can't believe already almost 6 years since he passed.

[@michaelearl6765]

And Snape, of course, could have easily been a disaster in the Harry Potter films but Rickman nailed him.

[@Dazbog373]

@@michaelearl6765 most complex character in the books.

[@sigridmflclfmd1662]

I agree. He's amazing

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Break down of Rickman's classic Die Hard performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hovXgHZjqKaBn5Y

[@michaelccozens]

"Why a spoon?"

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Ironically, Bruce Willis was on a hit TV show at the time called “Moonlighting” which was a comedy and many were skeptical of him being an action movie star. Today, that seems incredulous.

[@Otokichi786]

Do you remember "Atomic Shakespeare?": kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5u4o2mmbd2GeK8

[@rogerw5299]

I like him a lot better in action comedies, such as RED, Fifth Element, and Hudson Hawk than I do more pure action movies like this. Still good, but he needs to show is comic roots to really shine.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@Otokichi786 Classic episode. Such a great show.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

@@rogerw5299 Yes. I still want one final “Die Hard” film with Benedict Cumberbatch as Hans Gruber’s son. “Die Hardest”

[@rogerw5299]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ That might be interesting, actually. Considering that he would be after John for both his father and uncle...

[@jonmercano1138]

Alan Rickman’s reaction when he’s dropped is genuine. They told him they were gonna let go on 3 and they let him go on 2

[@kratosGOW]

I thought he had an extraordinary reaction, especially as a first movie for him, but I laughed so hard when I learned that behind-the-scenes tidbit. 😆

[@dnf-dead]

Is it 3 and go or 1,2 and go on 3? 😁

[@richieclean]

@@kratosGOW It may have been his first movie but it certainly wasn't his first acting job 🙄 He was in the RSC and had performed in London's West End and on Broadway well before this. So I think he would have been more than capable of pulling off an "extraordinary reaction" without being let go early...

[@kratosGOW]

@@richieclean Yeah I know. My point was that those who didn’t know him and his background like me then were very impressed with his acting chops for his “first time”.

[@-Epiphany]

@@dnf-dead great question cuz I'm suing everybody!!😂😂😂

[@Myth-zd6ko]

John McClane has a troublesome marriage but wants to get to celebrate christmas with his wife and children. Some evil grinches show up and do evil things so he tries to do the right thing and in the end John realizes, that nothing is more important to him than Holly and the kids. Being thankful for those in your life that you love. If that's not a Christmas story I don't know what is.

[@chrisallen9638]

*slaps desk* THANK YOU!

[@ItsAsparageese]

Not only is your argument perfect, but also I hadn't considered before that his wife's name being "Holly" is also absolutely thematically consistent with Christmas lol

[@SgtPnkks]

I once timed this movie so well the "merry Christmas" line as the vault opened hit right at midnight on Christmas day

[@mitchellneu]

That takes some practice…well done!

[@Drazzz27]

You should rightfully be proud.

[@legoslask1]

Thats awesome. Its if you time LOTR Two towers so when the new year starts he says : So it begins :D

[@Asher8328]

A lot of this movie deals with redemption and reconciliation. Mix that in with the Christmas scenery and music and it's pretty hard not to call this a Christmas movie, at least for me.

[@Logan_Baron]

Along with Christmas being important to the plot rather than JUST the background setting. John's whole reason for flying home is for the holidays with his family. The only reason everyone is there in the office building so late is due to the Christmas party, which is also the reason Hans chooses that time, and also the only reason John would be there to stop it, rather than Meeting Holly after she gets off work, outside the office. Christmas is easier to replace in Home Alone than it is in Die Hard/More integral to Die Hard than it is to Home Alone, and Home Alone is not disputed as a Christmas movie.

[@tru3sk1ll]

Natalie: "I love this movie so much" Also Natalie: "I don't remember any of this movie"

[@Pixelologist]

Was thinking the same thing. :D

[@eolsunder]

but she sure is enjoying it weather she remembers it or not, some big smiles

[@thenamesplissken3549]

Nail hit so hard.... Spot on👌🏻

[@dragnet42]

Alan Rickman taught me that I could love the bad guy. I wish they did an alternate ending where he got to the beach earning 20%

[@Otokichi786]

That would be this movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGiwfoeji7-WjNU

[@nihildark]

Die Hard is Christmas through and through. The music, the setting, the dialog, the themes. It would be a lesser film without the holiday spirit.

[@JayM409]

And his Wife's name is Holly.

[@rogerlie4176]

And around here "Yippee Ki Yay, Motherfucker" has been the Christmas greeting of choice for generations.

[@pieceofgosa]

You can blow all of the concrete out of a skyscraper & the steel skeleton should remain standing. What happened in NY in '01 was that the burning jet fuel weakened the integrity of the steel to the point that it could not hold up the weight of the building anymore causing a catastrophic structural failure.

[@ItsAsparageese]

BuT jEt fUeL dOeSn'T mElT sTeEl bEaMs ... I'm not one of those people lol, I just hadn't thought of that memeified line in forever and have never had occasion to say it even sarcastically so couldn't resist

[@pieceofgosa]

@@ItsAsparageese Totally get it, no worries :D As it happens, it doesn't melt them but it sure as hell makes them soft enough that they can't hold weight anymore.

[@vfplayer]

Reactors keep asking, “Can’t Argyle hear the gunshots?” Or something similar. He is in the basement garage of a skyscraper. The shooting is happening on the 30th floor! You probably wouldn’t hear gunfire if you were on the 28th floor. The building materials aren’t just plywood and some carpeting or hardwood like at your house, it is basically concrete making up the floor, of each and every floor, no one is hearing crap.

[@szeddezs]

And he has music blasting.

[@AngeloBarovierSD]

I've worked in office highrises and the 30th to 28th is a bit extreme (ask anyone who has been annoyed by nail guns and drills a few floors up). Not only that, but where you are vs the noisemakers also matters. If you're next to a sound channel (stairs, elevator, or HVAC shafts), loud bangs or shrill noises do carry. You're definitely right about the parking levels vs 30th floor, though. Plus, Argyle is in a vehicle and listening to music.

[@michaelceraso1977]

exactly I have been in skyscrapers a lot, and theres no way some gunshots can be heard in a garage! Theres clear evidence the only people are on that 1 floor for the party

[@OscarStinson]

Best Christmas Movie Ever!!! I'll fight people with you Nat

[@thecustomizer2008]

Didnt expect to see you here? Nice suprise

[@mem1701movies]

Not a Christmas movie because it was released in the summer and can be watched anytime without feeling weird.

[@Logan_Baron]

@@mem1701movies Is Miracle on 34th Street not a Christmas movie? It was released on June 11th. There are actually a lot of Christmas movies, even having "Christmas" and "Santa Clause" in their titles, that were released in the summer or other months not November or December. Home Alone is universally considered to be a Christmas movie, that can be watched anytime.

[@chrisallen9638]

@@mem1701movies Look up "Christmas in July." Admit you're wrong.

[@darthcarnage12]

Just a genuine question for people who think of Die Hard as a Christmas movie: do you consider Iron Man 3 to be a Christmas movie?

[@Imabassplayer2]

I love how Hans is so cool and calm throughout the film and what hits a nerve is Holly calling him a common thief. Just the of writing is unreal and the acting along with the directing it truly stands the test of time. Also this was Alan Rickman's first film role and what a role it was. To give that performance and it be so iconic speaks to how talented he was. He nailed it from start to finish. He was an unknown English actor. After this he wasn't. So sad he is no longer with us, but his work will always be there to enjoy. Especially every Christmas because yes Die Hard is a Christmas movie no if's or buts. No matter that it was released in July. Although it was released in February here in the UK so it's close enough.

[@antoineporche-rideaux4841]

thank you natalie , die hard is a christmas movie and i'm tired of people saying it's not when part of the storyline revols around a christmas party

[@DougRayPhillips]

Back then, this was normal. Post-911, armed cops on planes are either (1) transporting a prisoner, or (2) undercover Federal Air Marshals. Everyone else checks their heat into the underbelly luggage.

[@jsmarty1]

My one and only true Christmas tradition is at midnight on Christmas Day, I watch Die Hard and eat a bowl of spaghetti-o’s. It’s so satisfying. Can’t wait to do it in a couple days

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Fun Fact: Bonnie Bedelia (Holly)is also Macaulay Culkin's aunt.

[@apapapspsnews8281]

Fun Fact: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaiUaoZ3oZaCeLM May I ask what name of the movie in video opinion what year is yes

[@coyotefever105]

In real life?

[@shanialover]

Die Hard 2 is also a Christmas Movie. And it includes the reporter that Holly punched and Al, the cop.

[@micamojo]

I worked with the wonderful Alan on Quigley down under. A most gracious man that treated gaffers like a king or queen. A lovely luvvy. I only knew him for a short while but he really was an exceptional human.

[@tarmaque]

Thanks for confirming what I always suspected. I always liked him in roles where he didn't play the villain. Like The Metatron in _Dogma,_ or Alexander Dane in _Galaxy Quest._

[@Jaxom35x]

YES! It is a christmas movie! Too many people don't understand that.

[@Silentnarcotic]

I know you'll appreciate this point, in high school in my English Media class our teacher showed us Die Hard in 2000 (not that I hadn't seen it 20 times by then), but she paused it every 10 min or so and pulled out so many points, the writing, the setups, the lighting to create elements of tension. Always loved it but it became on another level because of the direction and writing. I thought I would not enjoy your reaction because you've seen it before but it was better because you just loved it so much.

[@Caseytify]

You forgot the music cues. One of my favorites is at the end when Karl re-appeared & Al shot him. It slowly rose in intensity until they focused on his face, when it reached a triumphant crescendo.

[@44excalibur]

Fun Fact: Beethoven's 9th symphony, ‘Ode To Joy,' is sprinkled throughout the movie by composer Michael Kamen. Hans Gruber's theme has elements of Ode To Joy, specifically the opening notes.

[@mem1701movies]

When Karl is shot it sounds like music from STAR TREK 2.

[@44excalibur]

@@mem1701movies That's because the music in the scene where Karl is shot by Al is not part of Michael Kamen's soundtrack. It's actually unused material from James Horner that Horner had composed years earlier either for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, or Aliens, I'm not sure which.

[@44excalibur]

@Kristopher Chavez I looked it up, and it's unused music from Aliens. lol Sorry.

[@danishprince2760]

Don't care what anyone says, Die Hard is a Christmas movie and I will happily die on that hill! Happy holidays everyone

[@queenannsrevenge100]

It’s a Christmas movie, and I will die on that Nakatomi Tower!

[@Tommysimonsen]

Every one agree to! Think it`s fake controversy to say it`s not.

[@coldnorwegian4716]

I'll stand by your side on this hill brother God Jul!

[@itachiuchiha6604]

Im with you on that hill

[@JackMellor498]

Natalie, is absolutely is not a bold statement! It is god tier action filmmaking. It gets everything right: It portrays and sets up a vulnerable hero with issues to resolve, a hero who cares about innocent people, a hero who isn’t there just to fight terrorists, he just so happens to be the only guy left who can take care of the situation. And then there’s everything else: The quotes, the music, the camerawork, the kinetic grit, hell…the sounds of the guns, it all adds up and the result is a way above average action movie!

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

The building was the brand new Fox headquarters, which was still under construction. They worked some of the unfinished floors into the film.

[@Milleniumlance]

Helped with the budget

[@DylansPen]

I worked in an office for years and the Christmas parties were great. The whole holiday season was great, cookies, chocolate, cake every day. I was there for quite a while and we got nearly 30 days vacation a year and I always lined up 5-7 days off at Christmas. Loved it.

[@scarlettmi]

Hey, Natalie. Just a heads up, the thumbnail for this video has a "First Time Watching" banner on it.

[@Ion1953]

Yeah, came here to comment this, replying to boost.

[@kingfadal4711]

Click bait baby why would she change it

[@garmisra7841]

Great work Nat...so hard to imagine how many people deal with food insecurity in our country - it's awesome to see people doing their part and more. And I LOVE your reaction to this movie! It is most definitely a Xmas movie - I mean, it's not Xmas till Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi plaza, LOL.

[@BatFan1]

For the time it came out, most of the 80s action movies were the typical Arnold/Stallone/Van Damme "big guy" ripped muscled action hero, Bruce/John McClane changed that and made it so the "every guy" can be a hero type. This movie was a game changer as it also had a very simple yet "complex" plot that had twists and turns, reveals, that made it a complete movie, which was also lacking in most of the 80s action movies.

[@DanielS2001]

The scenes that take place at the Nakatomi Building, the underground garage and the streets near it were actually filmed at Fox Plaza, which was a new building mostly unoccupied and under construction at the time, in Century City. In fact, the floor that John pulls the fire alarm on was actually under construction and they incorporated it into the filming and required little set dressing to give it the appearance of it being worked on.

[@tawilliams]

Die hard is a Harry Potter movie. He sneaks around a tower at night avoiding Alan Rickman. It's a Harry Potter movie.

[@ArlanKels]

The reason the whole building didn't collapse is because the explosion spread out across the entire floor, rather than being pointedly directed at the supports.

[@Moctop]

His wardrobe was not as simple as it seems. Apparently they had 17 versions of tank tops of various condition...must've been quite a chore to keep continuity.

[@AmedeeVanGasse]

And still there was a continuity error... from white to army green.

[@Keanine]

I wonder if they made it a simple costume on purpose so that it was easier to deal with all those versions

[@Caseytify]

His shirt changed color so quickly when she noticed it because he had been crawling through the air ducts. Lots of dirt & dust in there.

[@AmedeeVanGasse]

@@Caseytify so how does dirt change the color from white to army green in a uniform way, and how did the cut of his shirt change? Continuity error.

[@AmedeeVanGasse]

@Kristopher Chavez would you agree with me that the shirt has a different cut before and after? Making it a different shirt? Anyway the exact shade of color can be discussed and is open for interpretation, the Romans already said "de gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum". What I'm getting at is, and this has already been long established since the movie came out in 1988: there is a continuity error. Are you going to deny that there is a continuity error?

[@kenlangston3451]

I love that you have a different bleeping graphic appropriate for each movie.

[@taiwanwhite5762]

The whole plot happens on Christmas Eve at a Christmas party. Nobody can convince me that this isn't a Christmas movie.

[@kratosGOW]

I don’t think it’s just about when the movie takes place. I think it’s about reuniting with family, making new friends, rewarding good people/deeds and reprimanding bad people/deeds. If you know this movie well, you know everything mentioned above is in this movie.

[@jawbone78]

Does anything in the movie play out differently if it's set during a random office party at any other time of year?

[@marcdejonge6569]

I'm gonna use the same reasoning to call 'Spencer' a Christmas movie :)

[@kratosGOW]

@@marcdejonge6569 It’s not JUST about the time of year.

[@marcdejonge6569]

@@kratosGOW There was a family meeting to celebrate Xmas too ;) Just the 'reuniting with family' was a bit turned on its head :D

[@mikeortiz6008]

Natalie Natalie Natalie!!! The fact you already saw this movie doesnt even matter your reactions are PRICELESS!! Yes you are so right about this being a Christmas movie from beginning to end the feel of Christmas from John having the bear as a gift to either Holly or Lucy his daughter to the Christmas Party to the fact that John needed a Christmas miracle to get through everything to get back to his family this movie IS written very well!! This movie came out in 1988 I met my wife in 1994 who never saw this movie because she never liked action movies NOW this is her favorite Christmas movie also and we have been watching every year since!! I hope you have reacted to other Die Hard movies I would love to see your reactions!! Merry Christmas stay safe!!

[@bigneon_glitter]

Check out: '96's _The Long Kiss Goodnight_ 💋 starring Geena Davis & Samuel L Jackson, from _Kiss Kiss Bang Bang_ screenwriter/director Shane Black. Another Christmas Action 🎄💥 classic worth adding to the list. Davis plays one of cinema's most badass [albeit, little known] Action heroes.

[@macelven]

I love that movie!

[@Doublebarreledsimian]

Because Chefs do that.

[@ExcentricDragon]

Oh, so now you're a sharpshooter?

[@Doublebarreledsimian]

@@ExcentricDragon lol man that movie had great zingers.

[@MrSuperHappyPants]

Fun fact - a detonation of C4 produces a shock wave that travels at approximately 18,000 MPH (8 km/s if you prefer metric). My mother was a pacifist, and she forbade us from watching violent movies for the most part when I was a kid - but she LOVED Die Hard. So... thanks for the clip, this is a treat.

[@MrD5914]

"Yippie Ki yay, melon farmer" was the dubbed in part heard in the TV version for years lol

[@ADDISON396]

Yea that's an urban legend lol

[@CalciumChief]

Did you hear Snakes on a Plane's "Monkey-fighting snakes on this Monday-to-Friday plane"?

[@WNN_PaddyPower]

It was dubbed over for tv release … it was … kimosabbi

[@coyotefever105]

They used “motivator” for “motherfucker” in one of the Resident Evil movies on SyFy

[@jasonscottjenkins]

This is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps. Larry! This is what happens!

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

the coolest thing is that when john is talkign to hans, he lies saying he "got invied by mistake" this is a good moove to protect his wife

[@Polymathically]

You probably already know the major fun facts, but here are a few more from the director's commentary. He was very worried about the rooftop sequence, particularly about having that many people standing underneath a real hovering helicopter. He knew that one mistake could kill a lot of people, so he called it off after only two fly-bys. Hence why you don't get a good look at the roof from the helicopter until after it's evacuated. Also, the roof explosion wasn't done with a miniature; to get the scale, they set up a camera 5 miles across the city. The director's favorite moment is the elevator "ding" right before it explodes. Bruce Willis suffered permanent 2/3rds hearing loss in his left ear after shooting that one terrorist through the table. Also, Alan Rickman's "Alas, your Mr Takagi did not see it that way, so he won't be joining us for the rest of his life" and chowing down at the buffet table was ad-libbed. Same goes with Al Leong, the guy who munched on a candy bar while waiting for the police infiltration.

[@michaelceraso1977]

ty for those film facts, IM really surprised that Bruce W lost some hearing since i always thought that the Bullet loud noises (maybe dubbed in now since those action films) were not close to real loud.

[@Wyrmshadow]

I like how all the reactors are doing Die Hard this past week.

[@ueno1]

It's a wonderful life, isn't it?

[@SquiresIsle]

Whether it is or isn't a Christmas movie on its own merits (it is), the very fact that it enters the public conversation EVERY SINGLE YEAR after Thanksgiving makes it a Christmas movie by default.

[@righthandoftyr947]

That, and I think it would be more debatable if it was only the first one that took place at Christmas. But the fact that the sequel also take place at Christmas creates am ongoing pattern of Christmasness, thus reinforcing the idea that they are in fact Christmas movies.

[@mem1701movies]

It’s not a Christmas movie because it was released in the summer and can be watched anytime without feeling weird.

[@Logan_Baron]

@@mem1701movies Is Miracle on 34th Street not a Christmas movie? It was released on June 11th. There are actually a lot of Christmas movies, even having "Christmas" and "Santa Clause" in their titles, that were released in the summer or other months not November or December. Home Alone is universally considered to be a Christmas movie, that can be watched anytime.

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@mem1701movies ... Any good movie can be watched anytime without being weird. Time is a frickin' construct in the first place lol it means absolutely nothing

[@ItsAsparageese]

Nailed it, OP! That's a really good point lol

[@brandontex945]

This is my favourite Christmas movie of all time, my tradition is I watch this on Christmas Night every year for the last 8 years. Also Jingle All The Way is one I watch every year too

[@captainchaos3667]

His shirt changing colour is actually a (rather large) continuity mistake. 😄 It's not because it gets dirty. The scene where he misses the ventilation shaft and catches the one below is the stuntman really missing the shaft he was aiming for. It looked so good that they incorporated it into the movie.

[@ErizotDread]

Die Hard is as close to a perfect movie as it's possible to get, I think...and with the Christmas spirit, it's the gift that keeps on giving!

[@beldavius]

Donated, even though I don't agree with your assessment of Lethal Weapon! I hope you're able to smash that 10K goal!

[@rogersjgregory]

You're right about the script, it's so tight, nothing is thrown in there for no reason, everything matters. This is Bruce at his best, his acting in this doesn't get enough credit, he's perfect.

[@ninevoices9401]

For all the reasons you mention in this reaction - This is absolutely a Christmas movie and it is the action movie by which all others should be judged. Merry Christmas! Ho-Ho-Ho!

[@benperkins6657]

Alan Rickman's first movie role 42 years old. Amazing. There is a great dissertation of how and why his character is so impactful. Love his performance. So nuanced and intentional.

[@d.-_-.b]

"Oh Jesus! All of his pastries!" I see your priorities are in order LOL. The dopamine rush on every classic line is visible!

[@thereturningshadow]

"Han's Bubby!" was actually an adlib and the look on Rickman's face was genuine to the adlib.

[@tuckercline5477]

Yippee ki yay

[@apapapspsnews8281]

Yes kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaiUaoZ3oZaCeLM May I ask what name of the movie in video opinion what year is yes

[@ToylandChairman666]

In the novel the Bruce Willis character is actually Joe Leland, a retired World War II fighter pilot and police detective. He was pushing 70. I suspect author Roderick Thorp wrote the book with Frank Sinatra in mind. Sinatra starred as Joe Leland in the 1968 adaptation of Thorp's previous novel THE DETECTIVE. Just some fun trivia for any fan that didn't realize THE DETECTIVE is spiritually part of the DIE HARD franchise.

[@BrighamMike]

Loves Alan Rickman? time for Galaxy Quest!

[@passinthru216]

Yes holly berries are real ,they grow on a holly bush or holly tree that have dark green hard shiny leaves. Have a holly jolly Christmas is also a song.I used to think of the movie as a action film set at Christmas, but all your logic has earned you another convert! merry Christmas to all !!!

[@Accolonian]

I just realised how fucked up it is that Al's character arc is resolved by him being able to kill people again.

[@michaelriddick7116]

Idk ... I think it's just the vehicle used to show A: he's finally been able to forgive himself and B: genuinely cares for John and wasn't going to let his shame put John (or his wife's life) in danger.... Plus, Karl needed to go! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@barrymcguffin6119]

Al uses his weapon to save lives. This is what makes the difference between a hero and a villain.

[@michaelriddick7116]

Also can we just stop a second and appreciate how awesome the scene at end between Al and John is? John's just been through the most harrowing crisis and the only person there the entire time to support him and try to help hold him together is a disembodied voice over the radio :) Seeing John shed tears of abject joy as he hugs Al, is what Christmas is all about imo :)

[@DocuzanQuitomos]

Keep in mind also this: it's implied that he's become kind of the stereotype of a "cowardly/useless office cop" since he had not come to grips with the trauma of his mistake (he is not killing people, either by mistake or in justified ways... but he has built a shell that makes him, basically, useless) to the point he even disregards things at the beginning (his life was in danger if he had walked all the corridor... but it's interestin he was willing to do the whole search as the protocol says and then he just said "why bother") until John/things force him to be again the cop that he used to be (which includes using a gun to take a life, in case he needs to).

[@telocity]

27:40 "He dropped the one (detonator) and saw what that could do" Well he dropped C4 with detonator and the bad guys had put their rockets, extra explosives and armaments on that floor as backup, so that is why it was such a big explosion.

[@teoj9618]

There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who know Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and those who are wrong.

[@terryotoole3265]

I adore your reactions! First time or commentary, they are Golden! 🤘❤🤗

[@markbartlett6287]

I like how they played Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" when the bank vault opens. Not Christmas music exactly, but pretty damn close.

[@gawainethefirst]

Ode to Joy is often played during Christmas.

[@christianwise637]

I love it when action films work classical music into the soundtracks - "Ode to Joy" in this film, "1812 Overture" in V for Vendetta, "Ride of the Valkyries" in Apocalypse Now. It just works so well and I have no idea why

[@kanklescrew]

It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber is thrown off Nakatomi Plaza.

[@stonechen2480]

Die Hard is Home Alone for adults. If Home Alone is a Xmas movie, so is Die Hard.

[@CorinaStadler]

I love how much you love this movie, and heck yes it's the best Christmas movie ever made! I watch it every year!

[@gregghelmberger]

Re: how the bad guys dress, that was the 1980s Hollywood conception of Euro a-hole style. When I saw it in the theater I knew the bad guys were European before they opened their mouths.

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

No only could you smoke in airports, you could smoke in hospitals! You could smoke in airplanes (in the smoking section). Seatbelts were just suggestions....as well as motorcycle helmets. At the time of release of this movie, over 2,500 high school campuses still had competitive rifle teams. This is a completely different country than when this was made.

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Holy s**t. Someone doing a rewatch. It's nice to see such love for this Christmas movie there's a few films I have in my "unconventional holiday films" list. Fun fact this film has 3 actors from the Ghostbusters films

[@Soundtracks92]

Die Hard is my favorite Christmas movie as well! I’m currently watching it on Christmas Day chillin next to the tree and my warm fireplace enjoying a delicious glass of eggnog 🧑🏻‍🎄🎄

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

As much of a schmuck Ellis was, you have to respect that he did not give up John's wife.

[@steriopticon2687]

He didn't get the chance to have the 'negotiations' progress to that point.

[@scotth3276]

@@steriopticon2687 Holly was never part of his negotiations tactics, it was Ellis pretending to be John's friend who invited him to the party, and Ellis pretending his life was in danger to get John to give himself up. The OP was correct, props to Ellis in that respect.

[@DocuzanQuitomos]

To an extent it's an interesting choice he didn't give up John's relationship to Holly right away. But then keep in mind Ellis has been trying to hit on Holly for quite some time, as the opening scenes of the movie show. We can assume Ellis doesn't give Holly away because he is saving her for later. If John is captured and killed, Holly is free of any ties. If John is captured and not killed, Ellis could argue he saved John's life (and the life of everybody, for what he understand of the situation) and maybe play the "hero card" to influence Holly, (their marriage is not going well, it could be finally over, if Holly had the right motivation to move on). I don't think he was honorable, he was just protecting his interests with John's wife. His selfish and high mind doesn't get, though, that the guys don't plan to let the hostages (Holly and himself included) go, in any case.

[@Jason-kg8fx]

Yes it is a Christmas movie an action Christmas movie that’s like home alone is one of the most action movie-ish Christmas ever made

[@SoStreetable]

Home alone is literally just die hard for kids 😂

[@MrGpschmidt]

Arguably the best action film ever (I'd say a tie w/RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK). Yes it's a Christmas movie! I love the fact that both Willis & Rickman have amazing chemistry in their thrusts & parries. Great choice Nat - Merry Christmas :D

[@tomgeorge7281]

Not Raiders. As Big Bang Theory fans know, Raiders has a fatal plot hole.

[@Sillydogification]

The building is FOX Plaza in Century City LA. It was under construction at the time, FOX rented the building to itself to produce this movie. The building was also in Lethal Weapon 2. The one line I disliked in this movie - was Hans Grubber says to Holly "I've moved up to kidnapping - so be polite" ... At that point they'd killed several people - including police officers - So he'd already earned himself a death penalty several times over - kidnapping would be an after thought at this point...

[@theexiled3034]

Definitely a Christmas movie, I don't care what anyone says. I watch this every year, it's just so good.

[@PALMERUSA21]

The nerdy guy with Glasses is played by Actor Clarence Gilyard who starred in TopGun, TV Series: Matlock and Walker Texas Ranger. RIP Clarencewe miss you.

[@peterharper3861]

BBC Radio 5 did a whole thing on "is it a Christmas Movie" last night. The consensus: It WASN'T a Christmas movie (release date, themes, whatever the arguments always were). ...but... It IS NOW because the public has willed it to be. I'd agree with that tbh. But then I've always considered it a Christmas movie.

[@chrisallen9638]

There's a really easy response to the "release date" argument. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_in_July

[@queenannsrevenge100]

To me, a “Christmas Film” really represents a subgenre; you can have Christmas Horror films, Christmas Romantic Comedies, Christmas Comedies, Christmas Dramas (a little less popular, but often dramas with religious overtones are common), and this film to me represents the Christmas Action film.

[@arthurcamargo8416]

So much fun to watch! Thank you!

[@dressmup1]

actually, Bruce's wardrobe is surprisingly complex, as there are (no doubt) at least twenty sets, for the varied dirt and blood he's collecting and that movies are 99.9 % of the time shot out of order. Continuity is a strict bitch to please.

[@SmokeDog1871]

Merry Christmas to Nat and everyone watching her amazing videos!

[@matthewsmith2308]

If they make a new Die Hard I hope they do another Christmas movie, the first 2 are Christmas movies but the other three weren't.

[@ueno1]

In the last two Bruce just phones his performance in. Sad.

[@FeaturingRob]

$640 million in 1988 = $1.5 BILLION in 2021. Yes, Natalie...this is one of my favorite Christmas movies, too. The building was actually still under construction and is Fox Plaza...the future headquarters for 20th Century Fox. So, the studio just decided to pay themselves rent and use the construction location for the film. Which actually helped cut down the budget a bit. Prior to this Alan Rickman was basically a stage actor and sometime TV actor in the UK. This was his big break at age 42. He was still riding the high of being nominated for a Tony Award in the Broadway production of Christopher Hampson's 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'. He initially turned down the role, not wanting to typecast himself as a villain. The play Rickman was in was also made into a film...'Dangerous Liaisons' with Glenn Close, John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer, and Malkovich played the same role Rickman played The Vicomte de Valmont (and remade as 'Valmont' with Colin Firth in the role and then adapted to an American high school setting in 'Cruel Intentions' with Ryan Phillipe as Sebastian Valmont).

[@davidmeir9348]

Just the finest action movie ever. Saw it in theatre. Was like blown away scene after scene.

[@coyotefever105]

My mom saw it in theater. She remembered a huge reaction when Bruce threw the body on Al’s car.

[@jackbauer2412]

the thumbnail says first time watching, and it threw me off! BUT definitely a Christmas movie, and an awesome one at that! Awesome reaction as always!

[@leifgunnartoth8070]

"Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie! It is a Bruce Willis movie!!" - Bruce Willis. He's never been more wrong in his life! xD

[@coyotefever105]

A Bruce Willis Christmas movie

[@mattmcc72]

It's a Bruce Willis movie, that he appears in for more than 10 minutes! Take the win. :D

[@scotth3276]

For once, he should be honest and call it a Bruce Willis Stunt Double movie. Not that having a stunt double is bad, unless you constantly lie in interviews how you do your own stunts when it is painfully obvious you don't.

[@mikedignum1868]

Ellis is an HR Dept nightmare. Bruce Willis, a good singer and had a few albums released. The Return of Bruno was Bruce Willis' debut album and featured backing musicians including Booker T. Jones and The Temptations.

[@jstmarton]

Shoot the Glass!!!! Love this film 😀

[@davem1951]

I appreciate that, within the context of your reactions, you also add comments on the shows from a movie making perspective because of your experience. You articulate your thoughts and emotions very well and you allow yourself to be immersed in the world. I thought you, of all reactors to this film I've seen, would appreciate this little known (today) fact. Whether it was intentional or not, Al Powell (the cop on the radio who shoots Karl at the end) and his tragic backstory reflected a real incident that was still fresh in the memory of the Los Angeles audience. I saw this movie three times in the theater when it came out and the audience had this collective groan of anguish because the real thing happened just like the character said. When he got his redemption at the end, proving to himself he could still pull his weapon when it was needed, audiences let out a deafening cheer, which I think was more than appropriate. I thought you'd appreciate this context. And, YES, Die Hard is a Christmas movie, even though it came out in the middle of summer and was not expected to do so well.

[@EmoDragracer]

I hope it hits 10k! Donated. Love the channel Nat. And no fighting necessary. We watch this movie every Christmas Eve right after "A Charlie Brown Christmas" :D

[@RetiredSailor60]

Merry Christmas Pretty Natalie!!

[@michaelgonzalez6295]

18:36 Sure, you COULD call the offices during a party but not a person. Cellphones were still rare then and still almost the size and weight of bricks. but smaller than the one Danny Glover whips out in Lethal Weapon. Argyle's phone in the limo is even older technology radio telephones which existed since 1946 as MTS (mobile telephone service). The whole whole phone unit weighed tens of pounds! They lasted until the FCC pretty much outlawed their use when everything went digital and killed that industry (RIP 2008).

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

She wasn't talking about the offices, she meant get a list of employees and call their homes.

[@michaelgonzalez6295]

@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps And who would they get that list from at this time of night with no cellphones and the robbers/terrorists in charge of communications in the building. "Hello, Nakatomi Lobby Security. ... Well Lieutenant, who are you looking for? ... Oh. I don't know if I can do that. I can go see if someone with authority from Human Resources is at the party to provide that list. Yes, we have a office party going on right now. ... Oh, we can go check that out. Well, yes you are welcome to come by. See you soon." 😈

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@michaelgonzalez6295 Japan. EDIT: And like I said, it's got nothing to do with communications in the office building that mysteryman on the radio has told them is entirely taken over by hostage-takers.

[@michaelgonzalez6295]

@@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps No, not Japan. You and Natalie think too much in modern day terms. This is 1988 before The Web though general Internet existed. So not much news from the US, only CNN on cable(1980). Before 9/11, even before the 1992 World Trade Center bombing. So modern terrorism (post-9/11) procedures were not even thought of yet. No one would ask Japan until the FBI was formally involved IRL, or in this movie universe do you see the competance level of the FBI? EDIT: I did say "Oh, we can go check that out." That was left intenionally vague to adress such difficulties.

[@Mansplainer2099-jy8ps]

@@michaelgonzalez6295 Oh for crying out loud. It has nothing to do with cellphones or the Internet or the FBI or terrorist procedures. Natalie's point is the LAPD would try to get a list of who'd be at that Christmas party from _anywhere_ outside that building so they can check if they're _not_ in that building. Because someone claims they are hostages in that building. That _anywhere_ includes Japan, "Nakatomi corporation? This is the Los Angeles Police Department. We have reason to believe your employees at this address in LA are held hostage by terrorists. Fax a list of said employees to LAPD HQ ASAP.", but I assume there'd be somewhere more local to call first since the whole point of bureaucracy is to have information like that accessible.

[@Loke6661666246]

Die Hard is a perfect script. Everything, every little detail ties into a payoff.

[@MrDaniDG]

"YES THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE!" ... insta LIKE.

[@lollycardoza9114]

I blame the guy on the plane for the whole escalation!! And I also think of him every time I step out of the shower and squeeze my toes on the plush bath mat lol

[@klamtkp]

What makes this a Christmas movie is Christmas is integral to the plot not just part of the setting; remove it, and the whole script needs to be reworked. Compare to Lethal Weapon, remove Christmas from that and nothing changes.

[@44excalibur]

The Christmas setting was not part of the original novel that Die Hard was based on. Also, the film was released in July of 1988.

[@mikegarrens5286]

Not only do I think this is a Christmas movie when somebody says name a Christmas movie I put this one first

[@Jaden_The_Celestial]

Thank you for addressing this glorious film as a legit Christmas Movie! It is! Has always been! And will forever BE a Christmas movie!

[@LBrobie]

July 15, 1988 was the original release date. do christmas movies usually come out in the middle of summer?

[@JayM409]

The Actor who played Karl, Victor Godunov, was a Ballet dancer with the Bolshoi. He defected in 1979.

[@20ecupirate13]

Fun fact! The look on Alan Rickman's face when he falls at the end is genuine horror! The stunt coordinator made him think he wasn't really going to fall but actually let him fall 40 feet onto a crashpad.

That's cruel 🤣

[@TheBenperri]

And they told him it would be on the count of five and actually dropped him on two

[@RichO1701e]

Errr... No. He knew he was going to do the fall, they just dropped him before the agreed countdown.

[@chaospoet]

I've never been able to decide a winner, but in terms of just a solid, anyone can follow it, no character no matter how annoying feels contrived, you need every bit of it because everything is connected so there is no filler to be cut out, just what you might call The Perfect Movie it's between this and Back To The Future.