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Die Hard With a Vengeance

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Die Hard With a Vengeance

R

Released May 19, 1995

2h 8m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is now divorced, alcoholic and jobless after getting fired for his reckless behavior and bad attitude. He is called back into action, however, when a cryptic terrorist (Jeremy Irons) takes New York City hostage in a lethal game of "Simon Says" and refuses to speak with anyone but McClane. Teaming up with a street-savvy electrician named Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), McClane dashes through the city, trying to stay one step ahead of a murderous plot.

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Critics Consensus

Die Hard with a Vengeance benefits from Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson's barbed interplay, but clatters to a bombastic finish in a vain effort to cover for an overall lack of fresh ideas.

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Barbara Creed

The Age (Australia)

If you are an action fan you will love Die Hard With A Vengeance. All you need is a strong stomach and a penchant for masochism. If you can endure the pain threshhold, you won't mind the glaring plot inconsistencies, woeful stereotyping and banal story.

Nov 18, 2022

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David Hinckley

New York Daily News

Samuel L. Jackson ensures that Bruce Willis' third stint as the ragged detective John McClane is a triumphant one.

Rated: 3/5

May 7, 2021

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

Die Hard With A Vengeance is better than Die Hard 2, but not as good as the peerless original.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2019

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

There are times we like this one more than the original.

Nov 16, 2024

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David Hogan

hoganreviews.co.uk

Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson are a fantastic double act and only add to the fun action scenes. Easily the second best Die Hard film and one of the best action films full stop.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 29, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Whereas Die Hard 2 downgraded Bruce Willis’ McClane to your average invincible superhero, all too common in action flicks, this 1995 release returns humanity to the character.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 6, 2024

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Stephen C

****ing ***holes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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William B

A shame we could not see Reginald VelJohnson. The rest was fantastic. Great third part.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Cecilia S

my favourite of them all

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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David C

Si está buena aunque truene una escena con efecto chafa

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Ralph R

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) is a step up from the second movie but still does not capture what made the first one great. The plot skips any buildup and throws McClane straight into a city-wide puzzle game, which keeps the pace fast but makes everything feel more scripted than natural. Instead of building tension, the movie rushes from one scenario to the next, making it feel like the characters are just following a trail without questioning anything. The script has some great banter, especially between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, whose dynamic carries a lot of the movie. But the overall story feels more like a structured game than an unpredictable survival situation, which takes away from the suspense. John McTiernan’s directing is solid, and the cinematography makes good use of the New York setting, but the action never feels as intense as it should. Jeremy Irons as the villain is decent, but he lacks the presence and impact of Hans Gruber, making the conflict feel less personal. The score and sound design keep the energy up, but they do not add much beyond standard action beats. While this is the better sequel, it still lacks the raw tension and creativity that made Die Hard a classic. It is fun, but it feels like a well-organized maze rather than a high-stakes battle for survival.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Emil P

Not as good as the first Die Hard but not bad. If you like action, you will probably like this.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Synopsis

Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is now divorced, alcoholic and jobless after getting fired for his reckless behavior and bad attitude. He is called back into action, however, when a cryptic terrorist (Jeremy Irons) takes New York City hostage in a lethal game of "Simon Says" and refuses to speak with anyone but McClane. Teaming up with a street-savvy electrician named Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), McClane dashes through the city, trying to stay one step ahead of a murderous plot.

Director: John McTiernan
Producer: Michael Tadross, John McTiernan
Screenwriter: Roderick Thorp, Jonathan Hensleigh
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Cinergi Pictures Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $99.5M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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