Die Hard: With a Vengeance

1995

2h 8m

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7.3/10

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New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.

Directors

John McTiernan

Writers

Roderick Thorp(characters by)

Jonathan Hensleigh(writer by)

Stars

Bruce Willis

Samuel L. Jackson

Jeremy Irons

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John McClane

Zeus Carver

Simon

Chief Walter Cobb

Joe Lambert

Ricky Walsh

Mathias Targo

Charles Weiss

Connie Kowalski

Katya

Michael Alexander Jackson

Dexter

Raymond

Officer Jane

Dr. Fred Schiller

Mischa

Dexter's Friend

Rolf

Roman

Directors

John McTiernan

Writers

Roderick Thorp(characters by)

Jonathan Hensleigh(writer by)

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7/10

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.

RalphRahal02 Feb, 2025