DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE (1995) - FIRST TIME WATCHING - MOVIE REACTION!

[@ErisRising]

The writer of the film was interviewed by the FBI because when they were sent a copy of the script to review for security purposes, they realized that the basics of Simon's plan to distract the NYPD and burrow through to the money could actually work. He had to explain to them that every piece of information he'd used to plot it out was from publicly available sources and guided tours. They actually had to implement new security procedures at the Federal Reserve due to the movie so that this couldn't happen in real life.

[@barisbal7782]

now thats a mother fucking interesting fact. imagine how much swag you can have as a writer. i would bragging that shit any chance i got.

[@alexeilindes7507]

Good to know. I have a much diffrent plan..

[@alexeilindes7507]

Simon says...

[@rangstar7835]

The alphabet agencies must have been pissed... damned script writer set em back six years.

[@Lakrimoz]

Its a shame they didn't interview any of the writers from the dozen or so pandemic movies that came out in the 90's...

[@markr1354]

"Two and a half men". 🤣🤣🤣 Keep 'em coming Addie. We all enjoy your reactions.

[@SpurrBlack]

You said it. i dont smile much. this got me

[@botondbolgar7449]

OH MY GOD Somebody actually did a reaction on this masterpiece.

[@Drew-cv2jl]

I KNOW right?!!! I've always looked for this movie reaction but very few do it.

[@CYB3R2K]

Masterpiece? If 5th wouldn't be that awful this would be my least favourite movie of the series

[@joeblankenship377]

This one is so much better than part 2. Jeremy Irons and Sam Jackson are top of their game here.

[@CYB3R2K]

@@joeblankenship377 not really

[@ss2gora0]

@@CYB3R2K really

[@jgrado3]

This is probably my favorite ensemble cast of the entire franchise. Every dynamic from Walter to Joe to Charlie to Connie is so good and they’re all so colorful in their roles. It’s a shame this is the only movie we got with all of them. I could watch a whole series just based around this one department.

[@gusfernanddes]

Totally agreed!

[@hernanpisano7913]

Great police team

[@isaackellogg3493]

Scene does not contain Graham Greene recommending the use of Recreational McDynamites, eh?

[@kevinmaurice6018]

This movie is so much fun. Nice to see someone finally react to it.

[@mythdusterds]

Die Hard with a Vengeance is a great film. It is one of the best of the Die Hard films.

[@totterdell]

Second best one after original

[@sumnerhayes3411]

The Die Hard movies follow the same quality curve as the Indiana Jones ones, with #1 and #3 head and shoulders above the rest.

[@scottgibeault1717]

Fill the 3 gallon jug. Pour the 3 gallons into the 5 gallon jug. Refill the 3 gallon jug. Fill the 5 gallon jug by pouring 2 gallons from the 3 gallon jug. That leaves 1 gallon in the 3 gallon jug. Empty the 5 gallon jug. Pour the 1 gallon remaining in the 3 gallon jug into the now empty 5 gallon jug. Fill the 3 gallon jug. Pour it all into the 5 gallon jug. You now have exactly 4 gallons in the 5 gallon jug.

[@bryanb3352]

Yes. It always bothers me that they don't explain the solution.

[@tenchraven]

And sometimes the hokey pokey IS what is all about. :P

[@chrischarlescook]

I know DH original is special. Especially Alan Rickman's insanely great performance. But DH3 is my favourite by far. The chemistry between Willis and Jackson, the casting, the way NYC is a character too. The script has zero fat. And within 30 seconds you are IN the story. Love it 😀

[@LordVolkov]

My favorite of the series! Sam and Bruce have great combative chemistry and I think the way 3 ties to 1 is really good. Watch the 4th (Live Free or Die Hard) but skip 5.

[@Billinois78]

People keep saying that but I recently watched 4 and 5 and I liked 5 more than 4. For me, it goes 1-3-2-5-4.

[@mycroft16]

5 is very different than the rest of the franchise. I love it for what it is, but it's a pretty big shift from what 1-4 are. That's probably why a lot of people dislike 5.

[@JarMar3296]

That, and the fact that it's terrible...

[@jeffthompson9622]

Part of this was filmed where I had previously worked on the construction of submarines for General Dynamics in SC. They brought a subway train from NY to crash inside the final assembly building. The storm sewer was built beside that building. A friend who worked on this said that Bruce Willis was likeable but very professional and focused. I of course asked about Sam Jackson but he didn't interact with him. I had one of the "gold" bars from this until I moved from South Carolina.

[@OpenMawProductions]

Was it lightweight or did they fill it with sand to make it beleivably heavy for the actors?

[@jeffthompson9622]

@@OpenMawProductions It was lightweight molded, painted plastic. I lost it in my last move. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some heavy ones, also.

[@nealhoffman7518]

Yes, snap back on a high tension line can bisect a body. It's caused quite a few instant amputations in the navy when docking over the years

[@nealhoffman7518]

And it's terrifying when you have that knowledge, and hear the lines tightening

[@BlackieNuff]

"A lot of blood, but at least we have shoes on" LOL!!!! Everyone references the shoes (or lack thereof) from the first movie, haha.

[@hayatotheninja]

This movie ties for awesomeness with the first one! Love it!

[@mycroft16]

Jerry is the absolute MVP in this movie. They got more useful information out of him than anyone else. :D And everyone in this is actually doing their job reasonably well. Responding to threats appropriately as the situation changes. They don't whine and moan at John, they just shift their actions as new info comes up. Simon is just many steps ahead of them at the start of this.

[@j.m.marshall669]

One you might enjoy is Air Force One from 1997, starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Glenn Close 😊

[@danh8804]

This is low-key the best Die Hard movie. Point of interest, it was not written as a Die Hard film; it was a standalone action thriller called "Simon Says", which was picked up and turned into a sequel in the Die Hard franchise. Even though it turned out to be a misdirect, I think one of the most badass things in any movie is Charlie, the EOD specialist, turning back to keep working when he learns there are still children in the school.

[@TheLottolandus]

I am guessing you are 20 years old. Am I right?

[@OneAndOnlyMe]

I also liked that Simon "was a soldier, not a moster", that was nice character touch.

[@danh8804]

@@TheLottolandus you're not quite half right

[@TheLottolandus]

@@danh8804 Low Key. Really? That is a under 30 term... DOT DOT DOT

[@beetlebob4675]

@@TheLottolandus I'm 33 and i say that. 🤷

[@michaelbaumert9533]

Some people don't like 4 but I enjoy it they scale it up in every movie 1st a building, 2nd an airport, 3rd a city, and 4th ................ I'll let you find out.

[@JonathanReynolds1]

The Canadian actor playing Joe, Graham Greene, played the Sioux Medicine Man in “Dances With Wolves”. He also played a Native American chief in Mel Gibson’s film “Maverick” and the Jackie Chan film “Shanghai Noon”.

[@passionsquietrage]

Simon isn't the only villain Jeremy Irons has played. He also voiced Scar in the original Lion King. He's a damn good villian actor.

[@ChillSun-Music]

Lmao every time he does the tough Muslim voice on The Alchemist audiobook 😂

[@ArchaosAngel]

Live Free or Die Hard is actually my favourite in the series. It is so entertaining. Hope to see you do a reaction to it!

[@osirisianplays8089]

so glad that you enjoyed the movie :) the die hard series are one of my favourite movie series. lots of ridiculous situations, humour, and great suspense

[@tehdesp]

Mr. Jeremy Irons, who played Simon Gruber, also did the voice of Scar in The Lion King.

[@sgray001]

Solving the 4 gallon riddle: Step 1) Fill the 5 gal jug all the way up. Step 2) Pour from the 5 gal jug into the 3 gal jug until it is full, leaving exactly 2 gal of water in the 5 gal jug. Step 3) Empty the 3 gal jug and pour the 2 gal of water from the 5 gal jug into the 3 gal jug, leaving exactly 1 gal of empty space in the 3 gal jug. Step 4) Fill the 5 gal jug all the way up again, then pour from the 5 gal jug into the 3 gal jug until it fills the 1 gal of empty space. 5 gallons of water minus 1 gallon of water equals exactly 4 gallons.

[@AllsparkSupremacy]

Idk why I forget that riddle everytime I watch this movie lol🤦🏾‍♂️ Thanks for explaining it👍

[@sgray001]

@@AllsparkSupremacy The movie never tells you how they figured it out! It drove me nuts!

[@thedrizzle06925]

You could also fill the 3 gal up pour it in the other, fill up again and pour it in. You'll have 1 gal. Empty the other jug and pour your one gal in. Fill the 3 gal and pour in with your other and you'll have 4

[@timm934]

“Some kid could…” foreshadowing that Simon’s crew aren’t actually planning on bombing a school.

[@leojamesclune1730]

Never thought of that

[@thetankgarage]

"Next time you have the chance to kill someone, don't hesitate". He really took that advice from the first movie to heart didn't he

[@isaackellogg3493]

No more taaaable!

[@randallshuck2976]

The next one is set during the Fourth of July. I really liked it. Another generation of Bruce Willis films that you might enjoy are the RED and RED2 films. Lots of action and great casts. Thanks for reacting to this one.

[@RealNazrax]

Yes! I can't believe no one reacts to those.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Yeah, Red would be a great choice for a reaction.

[@isaackellogg3493]

In the Expendables 2 (had to look up the title, kept thinking of “Deplorables” from the meme) Bruce plays a slimy corporate type, CIA iirc.

[@mycroft16]

I liked the 4th one. Timothy Olyphant did an amazing villain in that. And yes... the RED films are amazing. Talk about power house cast.

[@zhorenlogg]

I love that part when the public phone is hanging down while Simon is laughing 8:25. It's so funny

[@benlongstreth]

It was originally based on a Screenplay called Simon Says about a cop named Alex Bradshaw. They rewrote the second half which is why the “Simon Says” trope disappears after the Wall Street bomb.

[@musicstar693]

OMG TALK ABOUT intense die hard with a vengeance is up there with every action movie ever made I especially love Jeremy irons portrayal of Simon. Omg he gives such an incredible performance of the perfect bad guy Because of his voice #1 movie ever of Jeremy irons and Samuel L Jackson's careers Bruce Willis is ok in this one But I definitely need to give both Jeremy irons and Samuel L Jackson credit for their roles. Absolutely brilliant

[@danielmorency2242]

You'll love the Lethal Weapon film series... They have the same vibe, with characters created by the same writer. Funny/serious action movies. Quite fun.

[@lanagievski1540]

This was my first Die Hard and my favourite. Was lucky to catch it on TV just over 20 years ago

[@benlongstreth]

This is a great action movie, New York movie, and sequel. It’s so fun. My dad took me to see it on a Friday afternoon when I was in 6th grade. That was a good weekend.

[@hamzah5643]

This third installment is to Die Hard what Last Crusade is to the Indiana Jones series.

[@cowboy1165]

This movie is so much fun. Thanks for the reaction, Addie.

[@antoineporche-rideaux4841]

addie the actor who played the cop who was killed and john saw 1 of the terriorist with his badge was also in the 1st die hard , he was working with al powell and he said "something about double cross"

[@randallwright1973]

I love this movie because the bridge scene (and apparently a few more scenes according to the comments I read) was filmed in Charleston, SC, long before they tore the bridges down and put up the new Arthur Ravenel Bridge, so this is now the only place I can see the two Cooper River Bridges anymore.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

5:06 “Why do you keep calling me Jésus, do I look Puerto Rican to you?” I don’t know why, but that line always gets me 😂 23:18 😂 that’s some dark humour Addie. Now that you’ve seen, and enjoyed, the first 3 Die Hard movies, I highly recommend 12 Rounds.

[@SilentBob731]

Awesome! The second-best Die Hard movie, in my opinion, and the first reaction to it that I've noticed. Happy Sunday, Addie. 👍✌❤

[@Dr.Acula76]

There's a couple other good reactions. TBR Schmitt and you, me, and the movies

[@thedarkhorse1990]

Your reactions are always priceless 🤣

[@luxurybuzz3681]

John McTiernan (Die Hard, Predator, Last Action Hero) directed this.

[@BloodDona]

At 25:00, I always thought that McClane's Beretta 92FS was the same gun Katya had towards the end of the movie at 27:55, when she shoots at the above helicopter

[@alextan1478]

Yippy-ki-yay, Addie. John McClane's adventure continues here. After two Christmas situations at the Nakatomi Building & Washington Dulles Int'l Airport, McClane is now in a NYC situation. How many more situations can John McClane get himself into?

[@stobe187]

Everyone loves Jerry, as they should.

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Now watch Live Free or Die Hard Unrated Version. It shows everything 👌.

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

Jeremy Irons voice is iconic

[@danielmorency2242]

Near the beginning of the movie: That police woman screaming at the top of her lungs when the paper clip explodes near her... Cracks me up every time! LOL!!

[@erictaylor5877]

Great reaction! I go back and forth on whether I like this one or the original better. The next one is really good but make sure you watch the UNRATED version, if only to get the full unedited Yippie Kyaye!

[@houdin654jeff]

In case you ever need to solve the 4 gallon puzzle, here’s the sequence… Fill the 3 gallon jug all the way, empty it into the 5 gallon jug. Refill the 3 gallon jug and use it to fill the 5 gallon jug the rest of the way, leaving you with 1 gallon in the 3 gallon jug. Empty the 5 gallon jug and pour the 1 gallon left in the smaller jug into the now empty 5 gallon jug. Refill the 3 gallon jug and add it to the 5 gallon jug, giving you exactly 4 gallons. Who knows, might save your life in a park fountain.

[@matthewpaterson6435]

28:38 As a resident of Canada, yep, we're more than just hockey and donuts.

[@jeffthompson9622]

I had forgotten this until seeing it, but a gun dealer friend provided the pearl grips for the Walther PPK/pistol used near the end of the film.

[@denver989]

Fun fact about this movie. The writer of the script was interrogated by the FBI because the plan for the robbery would have actually worked. The banks and the government were actually kind of mad that they had to now plan for this type of attack.

[@andarporbuenosaires]

Die Hard 4.0 is also very good, and more set in these modern times, and everything that has to do with technology, networks, computers, etc., hence the 4.0 in the title.

[@maximillianosaben]

Such a fun one, and the same director as the first. Excited for Live Free or Die Hard. That was one awesome movie.

[@alextan1478]

Speaking of John McTiernan, who directed Die Hard (1988) & Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), I suggest Predator (1987, WARNING!: There are two brief SNAKE shots in this one, but don't worry, it doesn't serve the main plot), The Hunt for Red October (1990, the first of the Jack Ryan film series), Medicine Man (1992), Last Action Hero (1993), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), The 13th Warrior (1999), and Basic (2003).

[@mycroft16]

4th had arguably one of the best villains. Olyphant can be downright scary when he wants to be.

[@maximillianosaben]

@@mycroft16 - Can't help but disagree on that one. I enjoyed him plenty, but it's not the strongest villain, other than the damge he's causing (which can't go unstated). But even Olyphant has spoken about why it wasn't a good role.

[@truboddie3358]

"Live Free or Die Hard" is part 4. So be sure you do a reaction to the extended cut of that😁🌠🌈 I'll tell you about part 5 later

[@Ootlander]

Best Die Hard movie, just brilliant casting.

[@gusfernanddes]

this is my favorite of the franchise, I remember my dad had recorded it on vhs and I watched it almost everyday lol. Jeremy Irons is amazing in this movie

[@totterdell]

He's amazing in every movie awesome actor and plays awesome villains

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

And this scene you can call "Two and a half men" ..... slight change.. "Two and two half men" Been a while since I've seen this. Gonna have to watch it all over again. Glad you enjoyed seeing SLJ here! Take care, Addie!

[@SlavaPunta]

The water puzzle always seemed to confuse people: 1) Fill the 3 gal jug, pour into the 5. 2) Fill the 3 gal jug again, top off the 5. This will subtract 2 gals from the 3 gal jug, leaving 1 gal. 3) Empty the 5 gal jug. 4) Pour the 1 remaining gal from the 3 gal jug into the now empty 5 gal jug. 5) Refill the 3 gal jug one more time. Adding that to the 1 gal now gives exactly 4 gallons in the 5 gal jug. - or - 1) Fill the 5 gal jug, pour into the 3. 2) Empty the 3 gal jug. 3) Pour the remaining 2 gallons into the 3 gal jug. 4) Refill the 5 gal jug again. 5) Top off the 3 gal jug again. Because it already has 2 gallons, it will only take 1 more gallon. Leaving 4 gallons in the 5 gal jug.

[@timstackii]

Piece of trivia. This was originally written as a Lethal Weapon sequel then later repurposed into a Die Hard sequel.

[@Caseytify]

Finally, someone reacted to #3. It seems like everyone and their brother has reacted to 1 & 2, but nothing else. Well done, you! "Two and a half men." Groan. #4, Live Free or Die Hard, is just as good as this one. Justin Long (Galaxy Quest) is his partner in that one, and Tim Olyphant is an excellent villain. Avoid #5, A Good Day to Die Hard. Garbage.

[@TLZ]

This movie was originally a script called "Simon Says" but they later turned it into DieHard 3.

[@K.dot9]

This is my favorite die hard movie! Im biased since im from NYC. Mid 90s NYC is so nostalgic.

[@BlackieNuff]

"Two And A Half Men" LOL! You are ON today!

[@4UGOY]

Absolutely love this part and the first one. McTiernan is the best.

[@FrancisXLord]

'Simon Says' was the original title for the spec script that had nothing to do with John McClane. The script was amended to fit as a Die Hard script.

[@transformersrevenge9]

I hear it was also supposed to be a lethal weapon film at one point, which explains the team up.

[@Renegade2786]

Throughout the Die Hard series, John's right shoulder always take a pounding. 1. Gets shot 2. Get stabbed 3. Get a piece of wiring stuck in it. 4. Get shot again, twice.

[@transformersrevenge9]

This film has a lot more serious alternate ending (it should be up on youtube). Basically Simon took all of the gold and betrayed his own team too. John (who has lost his job) finds him in a bar, and they play one last game, this time with a rocket launcher.

[@sinelo3965]

Very good 'Two and a half men' joke!! 😅😅Bruce Willis has many recommendable movies. I would recommend you not to miss these: 'The Last Boy Scout' (1991), 'Death Becomes Her' (1992), 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), The Fifth Element' (1997), 'Unbreakable' (2000), 'Sin City' (2005), '16 Blocks' (2006), 'Surrogates' (2009), 'Red' (1 and 2), 'The Expendables' (1 and 2), and 'Vice' (2015)

[@krstrid]

Two fun action thrillers you'd enjoy are Speed and Point Break with Keanu Reeves. Also would be fun to see the Lethal Weapons (first one is during Christmastime too)!

[@j.m.marshall669]

Didn't she already react to Speed? 🤔

[@krstrid]

@@j.m.marshall669 not yet, although there are other KZbinrs that have done Speed

[@isaackellogg3493]

@@krstridstrategic capitalization to not get demonetized. Besides, most do adderall or m3th today.

[@leemacpeek2698]

"Two and a half men" absolutely hilarious. !!!!

[@marksullivan7766]

23:14 🤣🤣🤣 "and this scene we can call two and a half men"

[@Flastew]

Great reaction young lady. I agree with the other comments in that you should watch the next one and then watch the two "RED" movies they are both very fun and very different.

[@donaldfleming5049]

For those who are still trying to figure out the 4 gallons of water in the 5 gallon jug riddle & how McLane & Zeus ended up with 2 gallons in the 3 gallon jug & 5 gallons in the 5 gallon jug, here's the solution: You first fill the 5 gallon jug. You then pour 3 gallons of water into the 3 gallon jug, leaving 2 gallons of water in the 5 gallon jug. You then empty the 3 gallon jug & pour the remaining 2 gallons from the 5 gallon jug into the 3 gallon jug (you now have 2 gallons of water in the 3 gallon jug). You then refill the 5 gallon jug & then pour 1 gallon of water from the 5 gallon jug into the 3 gallon jug, ending up with 3 gallons of water in the 3 gallon jug & 4 gallons in the 5 gallon jug.

[@nealhoffman7518]

I always preferred this one over 2... Samuel L Jackson is awesome. The 4th and 5th are okay... although, when you watch 4 I will point out the bit that bugs me most :😜 I'm wondering if you would like Bruce Willis in Hudson Hawk. It's a little silly, but I've always had fun with it. Samuel L. Jackson is pretty intense in Sphere

[@RABrillantes]

23:00 nice one Addie. 29:00 dang Addie, you got some dark humor 😂

[@inarar5334]

Ever seen Clue? The woman cop is played by Colleen Camp, Yvette.

[@datisalaee4693]

I just subscribed Addie. Your 2 and a half men comment cracked me up 🤣 If you liked Samuel L. Jackson in this role you should definitely watch "The Long Kiss Goodnight" with Geena Davis, written by Shane Black!

[@generic_sauce]

"My name is Zeus!" * Kratos in the distance *: Zeus? ZEUUUUS!?

[@shogunn2517]

This was the first movie that I went to go see without my parents. I drove myself, bought my own tickets and popcorn... and missed the first 5 minutes. Took me like 5 years to see that first bombing.

[@Brooklyn_Bleek]

This is easily my favorite Die Hard flick. Honestly, you could put SLJ in any movie & it'll just be better for it. *If you haven't seen "The Long Kiss Goodnight" with Samuel L. Jackson & Gina Davis... definitely worth a watch & it's another great example of proof."*

[@stephenkoroneho6576]

Samuel Jackson was asked by Jimmy Fallon for his top 5 characters he has played. Number 1 Mitch Hennesey in The Long Kiss Goodnight, with Geena Davis. Number 5 is Nick Fury. Highly recommend TLKG.

[@noah_ncl0223]

During Harlem’s scene, Bruce Willis had a white board and the sentence in the movie is CGI. Whatever it’s a great reaction Addie 😊

[@ToniMcGinty]

I dunno if it was a bluff, but I saw a photo way back in the day, in which the board read "I hate everybody".

[@noah_ncl0223]

@@ToniMcGinty Firstly the board was white and after the director decided to write « I Hate Everybody »

[@ToniMcGinty]

@@noah_ncl0223 Ain't it nice in this day and age when everybody's right? Love it!

[@kotkaconforza]

It's a great action movie. Relevant to point out that Die Hard is known for a franchise that pick ups good action scrips and works them for the character. I don't think any of them are written as Die Hard's after the first one.

[@jeffthompson9622]

Jeremy Irons(Simon Gruber) more recently played Alfred Pennyworth in "Batman v Superman" and "The Justice League."

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Okay. Allow me to try and produce the simplest solution to the jug problem. Step one: fill the three gallon jug all the way to the top, and pour it into the five gallon jug. Step two: fill the three gallon jug all the way to the top again and pour two gallons into the five gallon jug. And step three: pour one gallon out of the five gallon jug into the three gallon jug, leaving you with four gallons in a five gallon jug. Bingo.

[@daver18qc]

Yess! This was always my favorite :D

[@vl4581]

I love this movie. It's my favorite Die Hard.

[@doctornick0]

The best of the Die Hard movies!

[@earledmondsjr789]

Great reaction my favorite one 🔥🔥💯💯🔥

[@jorgezarco9269]

There were more payphones back then. The Apple iPhone didn't hit the market until 2007. My Mom once had a rotary phone in the living room.

[@thbemky827]

cant wait for all the reactors to catch up to this one... ITS THE BEST ONE

[@MsDboyy]

Being from NYC it was always cool to see movies in your own city lol 🗽💯

[@MikeTaffet]

The plot to steal gold in this movie was so realistic/possible that the FBI got in touch with the Director.

[@The_RedVIII]

Easily the best Die Hard sequel.

[@Rufus0122]

Good reaction! Its a real good movie. You should watch Die Hard 4 next for sure. You can skip the 5th movie though.

[@stephenlackey5852]

This movie did at least reference Christmas when John said to the fake dumptruck drivers that somebody had been through there with eight reindeer

[@TheNotoriousCheeto]

The fourth movie, Live Free or Die Hard IS a holiday movie. It is an Independence Day movie.

[@garethhackney4814]

Another film you might like as you like these is The last Boyscout (1991)

[@draculimpaler4507]

Now granted my lady and I were a bit drunk when we watched this and neither of us are good at math skills but we did figure out the water jug puzzle pretty quick...we were so proud of ourselves lol.....great react as always

[@Orv129]

An elephant is always ready to travel because it has a trunk.