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Die Hard 2

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A year after his heroics in L.A, detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this time at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he is waiting for his wife (Bonnie Bedelia). That same night, South American politico and drug profiteer Ramon Esperanza (Franco Nero) is arriving in U.S. custody. McClane takes action when a treasonous ex-colonel (William Sadler) seizes control of the airport, threatening to crash every inbound flight unless Esperanza is freed.
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It lacks the fresh thrills of its predecessor, but Die Hard 2 still works as an over-the-top -- and reasonably taut -- big-budget sequel, with plenty of set pieces to paper over the plot deficiencies.

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Wendy Ide Times (UK) It’s a solid sequel, bigger in spectacle but not the equal of the first film. Jul 24, 2023 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek The filmmakers know the audience is challenging them to top themselves, and they've risen to the bait. Harlin and company build suspense the old-fashioned way. They earn it. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times This is the most cheerfully preposterous film of a jaw-dropping summer, which is not to say it's not fun, it's simply orchestrated Looney Tunes. Apr 3, 2015 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review In every way that Die Hard was original and something new, Die Hard 2 fails to honor that by resigning to more of the same. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 6, 2024 Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk Plays it very safe with the plot by copying a lot of what made the first work but sadly the villains of the piece are far, far less interesting. It does have some fun scenes and Bruce Willis is still on fine form so still worth a watch though... Rated: 4/5 Dec 26, 2022 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Die Hard 2 is ubiquitous and sensationally entertaining. [Full review in Spanish] Dec 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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David C Si está buena tiene una escena chistosa pero está un poco lenta la película Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/25 Full Review Ralph R Die Hard 2 (1990) is a solid action movie that delivers high-energy sequences and a familiar setup, but it lacks the magic that made the first one a classic. The plot follows a similar structure, with John McClane once again caught in a high-stakes situation, but the tension does not feel as sharp this time. The script has its moments, keeping McClane's signature humor and attitude intact, but it leans more on spectacle than smart problem-solving. The airport setting feels expansive, but it does not create the same sense of claustrophobic intensity as Nakatomi Plaza, making the action feel bigger but less impactful. Renny Harlin's directing keeps the pace fast, and the cinematography does a good job of maintaining momentum, but the action sequences feel more chaotic than calculated. Bruce Willis still carries the movie with his charisma, but the villains are less memorable, and the overall conflict does not feel as compelling. The score and sound design are effective in keeping the energy high, but they do not add much beyond standard action beats. Die Hard 2 is an entertaining sequel with plenty of action, but it feels like it is trying to recreate the first film rather than build on it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review William B Great sequel. I really liked it. Absolutelly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Vents Z yo, its me. wife left took the kids part 2 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/25 Full Review Jack G It's still great but lacks a lot more than the first one I wasn't much of a fan of the villans but it still worth a watch Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Robert C This is a Top Script, game in many ways, because it has a look at terrifying misbehaviour within the ranks of The Military. Some of the close quarters violence can shock some to the core, so totally unexpected, and frankly quite appalling to some. But therein lies the Script-Writers Message, Violence can sometimes come literally out of nowhere, and even sometimes from those you have been been brought up to totally trust. The Song at this Film’s End, “ Let It Snow, “ sung I think, from memory, by Vic Damone is a winner in my view from “ DIE HARD 2’s “ Director for its almost hypnotic effect by way of inviting The Viewer to reflect upon what they have just seen. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A year after his heroics in L.A, detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this time at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he is waiting for his wife (Bonnie Bedelia). That same night, South American politico and drug profiteer Ramon Esperanza (Franco Nero) is arriving in U.S. custody. McClane takes action when a treasonous ex-colonel (William Sadler) seizes control of the airport, threatening to crash every inbound flight unless Esperanza is freed.
Director
Renny Harlin
Producer
Charles Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver
Screenwriter
Walter Wager, Steven E. de Souza, Doug Richardson
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Gordon Company
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$115.3M
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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