Die Hard With a Vengeance

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Die Hard With a Vengeance

R

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)

11/18/2022

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.

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David Hinckley

New York Daily News

05/07/2021

3/5

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

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Ian Nathan

Empire Magazine

04/02/2019

3/5

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

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

11/16/2024

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

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David Hogan

hoganreviews.co.uk

04/29/2024

5/5

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.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

01/06/2024

3.5/4

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.

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DZ E

@Ziggy88z Jan 4

88/100 My Favorite 2nd favorite Die hard Movie.

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Michael A

@Tomato547 Dec 21

Safe to say, I really liked Die hard with a vengeance. I did think that 2 was a bit better. But I thought this movie was great. It did well what 4.0 lacked. And it was great. I did think the could've made it 1 big bomb instead of a couple small bombs to push it up to a 9/10 but who cares, it's a good movie.

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Jason W

Dec 14

Excellent installment in the series. The John/Zeus dynamic was great and full of comedy. Fun all around.

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Paul J

@Paul_J5446 Sep 6

Easily the second best in the series. Changing the setting up helps broaden the formula and the cast are all on great form. With McTiernan back at the helm he keeps things tense, fresh and exciting. An action masterpiece.

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James P

@JayP1992 Aug 23

My favourite of the 5 Die Hard movies.

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Romas M

@Romas Aug 20

Greetings from Lithuania. "Die Hard with a Vengeance" (1995) is a superb entry into Die Hard franchise. This is one of the rare case when third movie into established franchise was superb. I prefer "With a Vengeance" more lets say Die Hard 2, but i found second film very good action film. This one has superb pair of heroes - John McClane & Zeus and they are superb together - they are one of the reasons this movie does work on highest level. Script is clever, funny and involving. Acting by all 3 leads and supporting cast is very good. Directing by John McTiernan was excellent - at running time 2 h this movie never drags. What is also like very much about third film is that it looks and feels kind of epic - because it was shoot mostly on location in New York - kind of opposite for the first movie setting. Overall, while not being perfect film, I'm still voted "Die Hard with a Vengeance" a 10/10. For me this is near perfect action film with clever plot, funny and very good screenplay, good directing and good acting. Great entry into great action franchise.

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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: Fox, 20th Century 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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